TORONTO – Independent radio broadcasting company Evanov Communications on Monday said Andrew (Drew) Suriano has been appointed as assistant program director of its Toronto radio station Z103.5 (CIDC-FM).
“Drew is a veritable home-grown talent who joined the company 20 years ago as an intern. In the intervening years he has been a valuable member of the team, most recently in the role of Music and Programming Assistant,” reads a press release announcing Suriano’s promotion. Danny Raponi (DJ Danny D) will assume some of Suriano’s former responsibilities, the release said.
In his new role as assistant program director, Suriano will work directly with Z103.5 program director Matt Wreggitt (The Hammer) “to keep the station a listener favourite and to expand elements and features that inspire listener loyalty,” the release says, noting Z103.5 “is a Top 40 Toronto CMA station that is rated #1 A35-49 with a 10.7 share.”
“I am very grateful for this milestone in my career and to have this opportunity to work more closely with PD Wreggitt. I am lucky to be able to do what I love best, programming Z1035 and with this radio family I grew up in,” Suriano said in the release.
“Like me, Drew started as an intern with the company and has been with it since. His strong work ethic, expertise in music, programming and in-depth knowledge of Z’s large audience is a perfect fit for us,” Wreggitt said. “This is an exciting time for Z’s growth with Drew’s new role and with the integration of Jaret Sereda and Tyler Carr from PROUD-FM into its on air talent pool.”
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