WAWZ Names New Promotions Director

WAWZ/New York (Star 99.1) announces that Brittney Wright has been hired as Promotions Director of STAR 99.1. Brittney joins STAR 99.1 after being part of the radio promotions team with Capitol Christian Music Group since May 2017. Prior to that, Wright served with the promotions/events department of K-LOVE and Air1 in both the Sacramento, CA and Charlotte, NC., markets. 

Britney replaces Kelly Higgins who resigned earlier this year.

STAR 99.1 Director Of Programming Matt Stockman says, “Brittney brings great experience, passion, and an in-depth knowledge of the STAR 99.1 listener to the team. This is such a key role for the development of our station, and I believe Brittney is the perfect person to help us grow for the future!” Her first day with the team will be May 11, 2020. 

Brittney Wright says, “Being back in radio on the promotions side of things is so exciting and to get to do it in New York and New Jersey at STAR 99.1 is a spectacular opportunity. Working with the team is going to be a fantastic new adventure, and I can’t wait! Why not change things up in the middle of a pandemic?”