Steve Smith (Hot 97.7 New York, Hot 97 San Jose, Power 92 Phoenix) PD, dead at 62

[K.M. Richards]

This will probably get moved to "In Memoriam" but I thought a lot of people who'd want to know wouldn't necessarily see it there, so I would ask Frank to leave it here for a few days before moving it.

The Radio And Music Industries Mourn The Unexpected Loss Of Radio Consultant Steve Smith

It is with a very heavy heart that ALL ACCESS sends out the incredibly sad news that iconic radio veteran programmer and consultant STEVE SMITH passed away in his sleep early on THURDAY morning (7/8) of unknown causes at the age of 62. More details and plans for services are pending.During his...

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Remembering Steve Smith

• We were shocked and deeply saddened today to learn of the untimely passing of longtime programmer and consultant Steve Smith. A Statement From The Family Of Steve Smith reads: "The industry is mourning the devastating loss of veteran programmer and broadcast executive Steve Smith. Steve...

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[Y2kTheNewOldies]

And Steve Smith was with Cox Radio prior to leaving them in November 2021 as VP of Programming according to the article. Nearly 20 years ago when Smith was at Iheart then known as Clear Channel he was one of the people that got Ryan Seacrest to take over for Rick Dees on KIIS-FM's morning show and made that show national all over the Iheart CHR and AC stations.

Legendary Programmer Steve Smith Dies Unexpectedly At 62.

Steve Smith, the veteran programming exec who worked with some of the biggest brands and air talent in radio over a 40-year career, died unexpectedly Thursday according to a statement

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Smith left Cox in November 2021 after 10 years as VP of Programming for its radio division and after consulting its stations for 17 years before that, starting in 1994.


At the time he half-kiddingly told Inside Radio he worked as a VP of Programming for just about every radio group.

At Emmis, he jetted back and forth between New York and Los Angeles, overseeing programing for “Hot 97” WQHT and “Power 106” KPWR. While at Clear Channel in L.A., he was instrumental in moving Ryan Seacrest from KYSR to mornings at KIIS-FM and revamping the legendary CHR. As VP of Programming at Cox, Smith oversaw CMG format leaders and worked directly on radio programming with stations and brand managers.