Derrick Martin Returns To iHeart Norfolk

• Derrick Martin has returned to iHeartMedia Norfolk as Market President of the four-station group. Martin transfers back to Norfolk from iHeartMedia St. Louis, where he was Region President, overseeing St. Louis, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids & Davenport, IA; and Springfield, MO. Norfolk is very familiar territory for Martin, who previously served as Market President there from 2013 to 2017. He began his career at iHeartMedia Memphis.

Martin reports to Chuck Peterson, Area President for iHeartMedia Virginia, who commented, “I’m excited to bring such a strong performer back to iHeartMedia Norfolk. The market performed exceptionally during Derrick’s previous tenure from 2013-2017, and I see a very bright future again with his return. He earned the trust and respect of our team and the Norfolk community, and I know they will give him a warm welcome back.”

iHeart Division President Nick Gnau said, “Derrick is a proven leader, especially during his time in Norfolk with deeps ties with our clients, the Norfolk community and our staff. I’m extremely excited for Derrick to reconnect with the market and expand our community efforts, our revenue and ratings footprint.”

Martin remarked, “I’m extremely excited to return to Norfolk to lead a great staff of employees and work with advertisers to grow their business while utilizing our company assets. iHeartMedia Norfolk has a cluster of stations that are a fabric in the community, and I can’t wait to reconnect again.”