BIN Elevates Thompson & Ingram
• BIN: Black Information Network, the 24/7 comprehensive national audio news network dedicated to providing an objective, accurate and trusted source of continual news with a Black voice and perspective, has promoted Chris Thompson to Senior Vice President of News and Programming, and elevated Angela Ingram to Senior Vice President of Public Engagement.
In this newly created role, Thompson, who previously served as VP of Network Operations, will now oversee news, content, and operations for the Black Information Network. And, as SVP of Public Engagement, Ingram will lead BIN’s efforts to build more meaningful public and private sector partnerships and lead the network’s engagement efforts for both the national BIN platform as well as in all local BIN markets while continuing to serve as SVP of Communications for the Chicago Region of iHeartMedia Markets Group.
“Chris and Angela have been integral to the growth and success of the Black Information Network, and these new and expanded roles reflect their leadership,” said Tony Coles, President of BIN: Black Information Network. “Chris has worked with closely with our newsroom since day one and unifying our news and programming operations under his direction will enable us to grow and strengthen our network, podcast, and digital content at a faster pace. I’m equally excited about Angela’s new role, which will enable the Black Information Network to work even closer with leaders in government, business, and non-profits to improve our content, coverage, and impact.”
Thompson joined iHeartMedia in 2020 bearing 20+ years of experience in Broadcast Operations, Programming, Sales, Affiliate Relations and Talent Management. Thompson earlier served as VP of Radio Operations for Reach Media, and as the Executive Director of Network Operations for Connecticut-based Buckley Radio.
Ingram was named Director of Marketing for iHeartMedia Chicago in 1995 after holding marketing and promotions positions for the company’s stations in Louisville and Charlotte. In her current role as SVP of Communications for the Chicago Region of iHeartMedia Markets Group, Ingram has led a number of advocacy initiatives, working with more than 50 civic and business leaders to support education, voter registration, health awareness, volunteerism, women’s issues and other causes. Ingram is the recipient of the Illinois Broadcasters Association’s first-ever Vanguard Award in recognition of her 40 years of service in the radio industry. She is also recipient of the Ad Council’s Public Service Champion Award and the Dress for Success Worldwide — Central’s Luminary Leadership Award.
