BIN Adds Gordon, Thompson, Ingram
• iHeartMedia’s BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news service dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news coverage with a Black voice and perspective, announced the addition of three well-respected media veterans — Emmy Award-winning journalist Ed Gordon will serve as an on-air anchor and correspondent, noted radio vet Chris Thompson is named Director of Network Operations and longtime iHeartMedia Chicago communications executive Angela Ingram will become Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement.
In addition to his role as an on-air anchor, Gordon will produce special programming leading up to the 2020 Presidential election and provide exclusive reports covering politics, Black culture and more. “There’s no question that this is the most important election in decades, especially for Black America, and we’re thrilled to have Ed Gordon leading our coverage of this upcoming Presidential race,” said Tanita Myers, Director of News Operations for BIN. “Whether it’s talking with Presidents or just talking about today’s biggest stories, Ed’s well-known hard-hitting, direct and no nonsense style will be right at home at BIN: Black Information Network and further establishes our role as a trusted source for Black Americans nationwide.” Gordon said, “I’m elated to join what I believe will become an important and powerful network. BIN will be a vehicle that allows facts, conversations and opinions that have for too long been silenced or minimized to have a high-profile platform to speak truth to power as well as give people who are seeking more diverse narratives a new outlet.”
• Chris Thompson brings over 20 years of radio experience to the BIN team — he’s the former VP of Radio Operations for Reach Media, Executive Director of Network Operations for Buckley Radio and has successfully managed syndication and affiliate clearances for the 15 nationally syndicated Talk radio programs for the WOR Radio Network.
• In addition to her new role as the Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement for BIN, Angela Ingram will continue to serve as SVP of Communications for the Chicago Region of iHeartMedia Markets Group, where she has worked since 1995. Her additional responsibilities at BIN will include working with affiliate stations to increase their local advocacy efforts and engagement with community leaders and organizations.
Thompson and Ingram report directly to Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network, who remarked, “One of our goals is to attract the best leadership and talent to the Black Information Network. As we continue to expand, this team is vital to providing our affiliates and partners with best-in-class service and support. I’m thrilled to have Chris leading these efforts as our Director of Network Operations and Angela spearheading integral advocacy initiatives as Director of Local Advocacy and Engagement.”
BIN is distributed nationally through the iHeartRadio app, available across more than 250 platforms and 2,000 devices, and on local AM/FM stations in Atlanta, Augusta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cleveland, Columbus, GA, Columbus, OH, Dayton, OH, Detroit, Greenville, Macon, Miami, Minneapolis, Montgomery, AL, Nashville, New Orleans, New York City, Norfolk, Philadelphia, Riverside, San Francisco, St. Louis, Seattle and Washington, D.C.
