Friday, April 24, 2026
iHeartMedia names programming pro Christopher Layfield vice president of programming for the company’s Louisville station group that includes news/talk WHAS, talk WKJK, and sports talk WKRD, plus five music brands. iHeartMedia 
Louisville area president Kristy Beebee says, “Christopher brings an exceptional track record of leadership, creativity and strategic vision, and will be a tremendous asset to our teams and listeners. Louisville is a dynamic, growing market, and we’re excited to see the impact he’ll make as we continue to elevate and strengthen our brands, talent and community connections.” Layfield most recently served with Cumulus Media as SVP of programming for Indianapolis.