Boston Radio: DJ Pup Dawg Promoted To PD At WJMN

iHeartMedia Boston’s WJMN JAM’N 94.5 “Boston’s #1 For Hip-Hop and the Best Throwbacks,” has  announced DJ Pup Dawg has been promoted to Program Director. 

Pup will continue to host his highly rated program weekdays from 3 p.m.- 9 p.m. and contribute to Ashlee and The JAM’N Morning Show with DJ 4Eign and Santi.  As Program Director, DJ Pup Dawg will be responsible for the brand vision and musical direction of JAM’N 94.5, as well as overseeing the station’s programming staff. He will report to Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Boston.

“Pup’s hustle is legendary,” said Dylan Sprague, Senior Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Boston. “The man literally does it all and there is no better person to lead our talented JAM’N team. He has been a constant at our station for 20 years developing strong relationships with artists, managers, community leaders and his dedication is reflective in its success. Most of all, I am excited about his vision for JAM’N’s future.”

DJ Pup Dawg started his radio journey at 92.3 The Beat in Los Angeles and joined the JAM’N 94.5 team in 2002. He became the music director in 2008, moved to mid-days in 2013 and nights in 2015. In 2017, DJ Pup Dawg was promoted to assistant program director and afternoon drive. Outside of his radio work, DJ Pup Dawg has dedicated his time to charitable organizations such as the David Ortiz Children’s Foundation, DJ Dream Fund, and the Juice Foundation.

“I’m humbled to see my journey in radio lead to running a hip-hop station,” said DJ Pup Dawg. “I followed my dreams and made a hobby into a passion and career. Los Angeles raised me, but Boston made me! Radio has given me the opportunities people dream of. I’m living the dream. This was all made possible with guidance from my boss and mentor, Dylan Sprague. I’m so grateful that he took the time to develop me for this next chapter. I’ve come up in this business and made real life-long connections. JAM’N is my family!”