Walton Named VP/Sales, iHeart’s Phoenix Region

• Sales pro Cressy Walton has joined iHeartMedia as VP of Sales for the Phoenix Region, effective October 9. Walton returns to the Valley of the Sun after nearly 13 years with Alpha Media Portland, OR, where she served as the Director of Sales for the past four and a half years, and as General Sales Manager for eight years prior to that.

Phoenix is where Walton began her career in sports marketing and found her passion for broadcast radio. She’s a graduate of University of Arizona and University of Nevada. “I couldn’t be more thrilled to have Cressy join our team here in Phoenix,” said Nancie Sullivan, who last week was promoted to SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia Phoenix. “With her knowledge of the market and her extensive experience, she will be an integral part of the leadership team who will continue to strengthen our position in the market and in the Phoenix ad community.”

Linda Little, Region President for iHeartMedia Phoenix, commented, “I have been watching Cressy grow her career for many years since she left the Phoenix market and am very excited to have her join our sales leadership team. Her track record of success working with sales teams to help partners grow their business in broadcast, digital and sponsorship is impressive, and I know she will make a big impact with all the assets iHeart has to offer.”

Walton said, “I’m thrilled to be back where my media journey began many years ago and to join the talent-rich sales team at iHeart Phoenix. My goal is to help us grow and create opportunities by bringing together the expertise of the Phoenix team to our advertisers, all while tapping into the incredible reach of iHeart’s iconic brands and massive audience.”