A New Chapter For John Beck
• iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis announced a leadership transition, as 40-year radio industry veteran John Beck, who has served as Market and Area President for nearly four years, embarks on the next chapter of his career.
“I want to sincerely thank all of my colleagues, St. Louis and Indy leaders, and iHeart corporate leadership for giving me a chance to make a difference in St. Louis and Indianapolis,” said Beck. “It has been an amazing four years full of accomplishments. I will truly miss working with my iHeart family. I will now have more time to devote to my own family, consulting business, legislative advocacy and the various charities civic organizations that mean so much to me.”
Division President John Karpinski noted, “We are deeply grateful for John’s remarkable contributions to iHeartMedia. His leadership has boosted ratings, enhanced our culture and improved revenue in both St. Louis and Indianapolis. He has also been a fierce advocate for the entire radio industry, championing our cause in state capitols and Washington, DC. We appreciate all he has done for us and his communities.”
Beck began his radio sales career in 1976 at WFFM/Pittsburgh, later joining CBS in Detroit and then serving as VP/GM of KKCI/Kansas City. He arrived in St. Louis in 1984 as SVP/GM for then Emmis-owned KSHEand KPNT (105.7 The Point) before joining iHeartMedia in Feb. 2021.
Going forward, Beck will continue to operate his consulting service, John Beck Media Strategies. He will also remain a trustee of the National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (NABPAC), and Legislative Chair of the Missouri Broadcasters Association, along with other charitable and civic involvements.
