Leonard Named EVP of Clear Media Network
• Dallas-based Clear Media Network® has inked Chris Leonard as EVP of Affiliate & Business Development. Leonard brings with him over 30 years of network experience as a VP of Affiliate Sales for the Total Traffic & Weather Network (TTWN), Westwood One and Metro Networks. “We are very excited to have someone with Chris’s network experience, reputation and talent on our team,” said Gary Spurgeon, COO. “Chris will provide a wealth of knowledge, skill and passion to our affiliates and to our network sales operation.”
Leonard remarked, “I’m thrilled to be on the ground floor of this new 24/7 radio network. Mark [McCray, President of Programming & Ops] and Gary are true radio broadcasters who get it! Finally, an affordable format option for radio owners.”
Clear Media Network® launched its 24/7 Music Network — “A Radio Station In-A-Box” on Sept. 1, geared toward the independent radio operator. They recently signed new affiliates in Seattle and Portland, OR to their Adult R&B format. The network currently offers three family, listener and advertiser-friendly formats: AC, Country and Adult R&B. For more information, or to get Clear Media Network® 24/7 music programming for your AC, Country or Adult R&B station, contact Gary Spurgeon at 972-674-3100 or gary@clearmedianetwork.com.
