iHeart Elects Smith Pres., Quad Cities

• iHeartMedia has named Jeanne Smith as Market President for the company’s seven-station group in the Quad Cities, IL-IA. Smith earns the 80-mile transfer and executive upgrade from iHeartMedia Cedar Rapids, where she spent the past 4 1/2 years as Senior Vice President of Sales. Before that Smith did sales for 13 years with Citadel/Cumulus Media in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, PA.

Smith now reports to Joel McCrea, Area President for iHeartMedia Des Moines, who commented, “Jeanne’s strong performance in Cedar Rapids earned her this promotion. She is a strong, innovative leader who has worked closely with our Quad Cities team in the past, giving her a genuine connection and solid understanding of our market.”

Smith said, “I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to lead the Quad Cities team and our iconic brands. iHeartMedia Quad Cities has enjoyed a great deal of success for years and I look forward to joining the team and contributing to the market’s thriving energy and ongoing success.” Smith succeeds Scott Bitting, who exits.