Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Interests
Websites
Timeline
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Ponch Hudgens

Ponch Hudgens

Kansas City,KS

Summary

Dynamic and unique media, marketing, and PR professional with extensive experience in crafting compelling narratives, executing successful campaigns, and building strong brand presence. Expertise in media relations, public speaking, digital marketing strategies, and crisis communication. Skilled at leveraging various media platforms to enhance brand visibility and drive social media engagement. Mental health advocate and mentor who firmly believes that treating people well is not only beneficial for business but also the right thing to do.

Overview

33
33
years of professional experience

Work History

Morning Show Host

Audacy KZPT-FM
08.2018 - 03.2025
  • Delivering engaging and entertaining content.
  • Serving the community with various charity events.
  • Achieved consistent Top 3 placements in the 25-54 female demographic.
  • Built a loyal audience with high ratings, showcasing strong and humorous conversations about relationships and mental health.

Executive Vice President of Pop

Strange Music Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2020
  • Leading the label's pop division and strategic direction.
  • Associate Producer.
  • A&R, scouting, developing talent, and guiding artistic vision.
  • Spearheaded marketing and PR initiatives, enhancing brand visibility and artist promotion.

Vice President of Programming

Steel City Media/CBS-Viacom KMXV
01.2000 - 08.2018
  • Managing station programming and content strategy.
  • Morning Show Host, delivering top-rated content and connecting with a diverse audience.
  • Led programming efforts, shaping the station's brand and audience engagement over 16 years, 8 months.

Morning Show Host

New South Radio WYOY
10.1997 - 12.1999
  • Driving ratings and creating engaging content for 2 and a half years.
  • Assistant Program Director, shaping the station's programming and music strategy.

On Air Personality

IHeart Entertainment KJYO
10.1991 - 09.1997
  • Served as an Intern, promotions assistant, sales assistant and on-air personality.

Skills

  • Public Speaking
  • Media Show Host
  • Actor
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Sales
  • Event Planner

Interests

Food, Film, Music and Mental Health


Timeline

Morning Show Host

Audacy KZPT-FM
08.2018 - 03.2025

Executive Vice President of Pop

Strange Music Inc.
11.2016 - 04.2020

Vice President of Programming

Steel City Media/CBS-Viacom KMXV
01.2000 - 08.2018

Morning Show Host

New South Radio WYOY
10.1997 - 12.1999

On Air Personality

IHeart Entertainment KJYO
10.1991 - 09.1997