iHeartMedia New York Elevates Andrew Festo to VP of Events and Experiences, Strengthening Experiential Strategy
iHeartMedia New York has promoted Andrew Festo to Vice President of Events and Experiences, effective immediately. The move reflects the company’s continued commitment to expanding its live and experiential marketing footprint across key brands and platforms.
In his new role, Festo will lead the planning, development, and execution of flagship events across iHeartMedia’s New York stations, as well as selected national initiatives. His responsibilities include overseeing event production, managing budgets, coordinating partner integrations, and aligning promotional efforts with programming, sales, and marketing objectives.
Reporting to Joe De Angelis, Senior Vice President of Promotions for iHeartMedia New York, Festo will focus on strengthening client partnerships through integrated on-site activations and multi-platform campaigns designed to drive engagement and measurable business outcomes.
Festo’s leadership has been integral to iHeartMedia New York’s event strategy, combining creative vision with operational precision to deliver large-scale, results-oriented experiences. His promotion underscores iHeartMedia’s emphasis on leveraging live events as a key driver of both audience connection and advertiser value.
A long-time member of the iHeartMedia New York team, Festo began his career as a Promotions Assistant at 103.5 WKTU and advanced through multiple roles within the cluster, most recently serving as Event Director. His new appointment signals the company’s continued investment in developing event innovation and leadership from within its organization.
