Premiere Ups Shapiro To SVP/Sports

• Premiere Networks has promoted Scott Shapiro to Senior Vice President of Sports Programming. In his new position, Shapiro will continue to oversee the daily execution of the company’s sports programming and content, including the FOX Sports Radio Network, its line-up of podcasts and digital assets.

Based in Los Angeles, Shapiro continues to report to Don Martin, EVP of Programming for iHeartMedia Sports, who commented, “Scott is a tremendous leader, incredible partner and wonderful friend. I’m so proud of the talented family we have built on and off the air as we continue to produce the best sports audio content the industry has to offer. [Premiere President] Julie Talbott and I couldn’t be happier to recognize Scott’s efforts with this well-deserved promotion.”

Shapiro joined Premiere Networks in 2015 as VP of Sports Programming. Prior to that, he served as Program Director of ESPN Radio and producer of Mike & Mike. He earlier served as APD & Executive Producer of WQXI-AM (790 The Zone)/Atlanta.

“I’m truly blessed to be working with such great people,” said Shapiro. “Julie Talbott and Don Martin are wonderful tone-setters who have set a world-class culture. The team I’m fortunate to work with on the air and behind the scenes inspires me on a daily basis to put my heart in and give this role my all.”