Metzen Named VP/Sales, iHeart Twin Cities

• iHeartMedia Minneapolis has elevated Andrew Metzen to Vice President of Sales, effective immediately.

Metzen, who joined iHeartMedia in 2015 as an Account Executive, brings over 14 years of experience in sales and marketing and has earned multiple accolades, including iHeartMedia’ prestigious CEO & President’s Club award in 2019. His track record of driving revenue growth and fostering client relationships led to his promotion to Local Sales Manager in March 2022.

In his new position as VP of Sales, Metzen will lead a team of account executives in the Twin Cities in generating revenue results through broadcast, digital and podcasts. He will report to Eric Lonnquist, SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia Minneapolis, who commented, “Andrew has always been a standout leader here at iHeart, and we can’t wait to see him bring that energy and expertise to this new role. His strong client relationships and strategic mindset will be instrumental taking our team to the next level.”

Metzen remarked, “We have outstanding products, dynamic personalities, and an exceptional sales team. I’m thrilled to take on this leadership role and look forward to continuing to deliver innovative solutions and elevate iHeartMedia Minneapolis.”

• And there’s more — In addition to Metzen’s VP upgrade, iHeartMedia Minneapolis has promoted Bo Schiffler from Account Executive to fill Metzen’s former LSM role. “We are very excited to welcome Bo to our leadership team,” Lonnquist said. “His extensive experience across all media platforms will help drive business results for our clients and further strengthen the collaborative culture we’ve built here at iHeart.”