Schellhas Named Market Pres., iHeart Cincinnati

• iHeartMedia announced the appointment of Stefan Schellhas as Market President for the company’s eight-brand Cincinnati cluster, effective immediately.

The new gig is a relatively short commute for Schellhas, who has spent his media career in the Cincinnati market, most recently with Sinclair, where he served as the VP/GM of Local 12 News, Star 64, and CW Cincinnati, following an earlier role as Director of Sales. A graduate of Xavier University, Schellhas began his professional career at Cumulus Classic Hits 103.5 WGRR.

Schellhas reports to Division President Dave Carwile, who remarked, “We’re thrilled to welcome Stefan Schellhas as the new Market President for iHeartMedia Cincinnati. Stefan brings not only a strategic vision and proven leadership, but also a deep-rooted understanding of the Cincinnati market. Having spent years building relationships and driving results across the region, he knows the pulse of the city and what resonates with our listeners and advertising partners. His passion for the community, combined with his commitment to innovation and team development, makes him the ideal leader to guide our Cincinnati brands into the future.”

“My career started with an internship at [iHeart’s] 700 WLW, so returning truly feels like coming full circle,” said Schellhas. “While consumer media habits — driven by technology — have evolved exponentially, what hasn’t changed is that ‘content is king,’ and iHeart continues to lead the way in the audio space. I’m honored to work alongside such a passionate team here in Cincinnati, and together we’ll continue to serve our advertisers and the Greater Cincinnati community.”