iHeart Names Hadley SVP/Marketing

• iHeartMedia has hired Eric Hadley in the newly created role of Senior Vice President of Marketing. Hadley will report to Gayle Troberman, EVP & Chief Marketing Officer for iHeartMedia, who said, “As the leader in audio, we understand more than anyone that we’re at a key moment when all things audio are growing. It’s important that we have someone who understands data, content, planning and creative. Eric’s experience on the client, agency and media sides of the table will help us continue to lead the way with audio.”

Hadley was most recently was Chief Marketing Officer of the location marketing platform, GroundTruth. He has also worked at Microsoft, The Weather Channel, and Outbrain. Hadley has been named an American Advertising Federation Hall of Achievement winner and an Ad Age Media Maven. His work has also earned industry recognition at the Effie awards and at Cannes Lions. “I’m excited to join the iHeartMedia team,” said Hadley. “As the leader in audio, iHeart has the complete offering needed to help marketers drive results. There are few companies today that have the daily reach and impact of iHeartMedia.”