Benitez To Run Townsquare Victoria

• Mason Benitez has been named as Market President & Chief Revenue Officer for Townsquare Media’s Victoria, TX cluster — Country KIXS, Top 40 KQVT (Q92), Classic Rock KLUB, and Adult Hits KTXN (98.7 Jack FM). Benitez was most recently with Cumulus Media, overseeing sales for Beaumont, TX and Lake Charles, LA. Prior to that he worked for CBS Radio Houston.

Benitez will now report to Townsquare RVP Kelly Quinn, who remarked, “Mason is an exceptional leader in the local media business with a contagious enthusiasm. His radio and digital experience, along with his focus on our ‘Local First’ strategy will be a huge benefit to our local clients and team in Victoria.” Townsquare COO, Local Media, Erik Hellum added, “Mason is a rising star in our business, with a real passion for building great teams and helping clients grow their business, and I couldn’t be happier that he will be leading our talented Townsquare Victoria team.”

Benitez said, “I’m very excited to join the Townsquare family. When I learned about Townsquare’s game plan and ‘Local First’ strategy from our CEO Bill Wilson I completely bought in. I look forward to helping our local clients in the Victoria market, and I can’t wait to roll up my sleeves and get to work with the new team!”