Ivey Upped To iHeart Pres./CHR Programming

• iHeartMedia’s National Programming Group has elevated longtime KIIS-FM/Los Angeles PD John Ivey to the new position of President of CHR Programming Strategy, effective immediately. He will report to Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia. In his new role, Ivey will oversee iHeartMedia’s Top 40 and Rhythmic Top formats and work to improve the company’s Top 40 brands in its over 150 markets. He will also continue to guide and develop the company’s roster of Top 40 programmers and air talent, and book artists for events including the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour and KIIS-FM’s Wango Tango. Ivey will also remain PD of KIIS-FM, a role he has held since 2001.

“For over 15 years, John has played a key role in the success of our Los Angeles market brands and CHR stations nationwide,” said Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for iHeartMedia. “We’re thrilled that he’s taking an even larger role within our National Programming Group and helping groom our next generation of extremely talented CHR Program Directors and top on-air personalities. He will be a valuable resource to Greg Ashlock, President of the iHeartMedia Markets Group and to our Division and Region Presidents.”

Poleman said, “John is one of the foremost talents in media today when it comes to programming Top 40 radio and he is a driving factor in why KIIS-FM is the most-listened-to station in its market. He knows what CHR listeners want to hear and we’re confident he’ll help bring similar success to our stations in other markets.” Ivey remarked, “Throughout my career I’ve always loved the opportunity to help new artists and young talent and programmers grow, and I’m thrilled my new position as President of CHR Programming Strategy makes the things I love top priority. Thank you to iHeartMedia for allowing me to get past the 20-year mark in Los Angeles and to continue working with our amazing CHR programming and on-air teams.”