Audacy Ups Clarke, Hires Thomas To Run Boston
• Audacy announced two major executive moves: 1) Tim Clarke, currently Boston SVP/Market Manager, has been elevated to Senior Vice President, Digital Audio Content on the company’s central digital team, and 2) the company announces the return of former longtime market veteran Mike Thomas to succeed Clarke, effective Nov. 1.
“Tim is a rising star in our industry and we’re excited to add his talents and capabilities to our digital business,” said J.D. Crowley, Chief Digital Officer, Audacy. “He brings rich experience leading content and consumer strategies that we trust will enable him to help us further elevate our mission of delivering dynamic digital audio content through a listener-friendly platform every day.”
Clarke (left) joined Audacy in March 2021 after a lengthy run with Cox Media Group, most recently as VP of Content & Audience. Prior to that, Clarke was Sr. Director of Digital Audience. Other positions with Cox Media Group include Director of Branding & Programming for WPOI (Hot 101.5)/Tampa, Director of Social Media for CMG Tampa, PD of WAPE/Jacksonville and MD of WBLI/Long Island. “I’m truly honored to join our industry-leading digital and content teams as we build the future of audio with Audacy,” said Clarke. “A sincere thanks to the team at Audacy, including Mark Hannon and my colleagues in Boston. I have loved working with the incredible people and brands in this market and look forward to seeing their continued success under Mike Thomas’ leadership.”
Thomas (right) returns to Boston from Chicago, where he has served as Market Manager of Good Karma Brands’ WMVP-AM (ESPN Chicago 1000) since December 2019. Before that, Thomas spent a decade as Brand Manager of Beasley’s WBZ-FM (98.5 The Sports Hub)/Boston. He also spent nine years with CBS Radio as VP of Sports Programming, VP of Programming for CBS Radio Boston and PD of WZLX for 11 years. In his new role, he will oversee the care and feeding of Classic Hits WBGB (Big 103), AC WMJX (Magic 106.7), Hot AC WWBX (Mix 104.1) and Sports-Talk network WEEI-FM/AM & WVEI-AM.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Mike back to Boston to lead Audacy’s leading brands here,” said Mark Hannon, Regional President, Audacy. “Mike’s a proven winner and his leadership will be critical in moving the business forward. I also want to thank Tim Clarke for the exceptional job he has done this past year and wish him continued success as he moves to our central digital team.” Thomas commented, “Boston evokes memories of great times and celebrations. When Mark Hannon reached out about coming back and leading such a diverse group of stations, it was exhilarating! I can’t wait to reconnect with a lot of talented people, some which I spent over a dozen years working side-by-side with, and celebrating many more victories.”
