iHeart Lights Up Atlantic City
• iHeartMedia, which just acquired four stations in Atlantic City, NJ from Equity Communications — 95.1 WAYV, 100.7 WZXL, 96.1 WTTH and 99.3 The Buzz — announced that two veteran Equity executives — former longtime Director of Marketing and Promotions Shannon Wray-Norris and Digital Sales Manager Phil Nappen have joined iHeart’s new AC team — Wray-Norris as SVP, Programming & Operations, and Nappen as SVP, Sales.
Both execs will report to Brit Goldstein, Area President for iHeartMedia Pennsylvania, who said, “Shannon and Phil are both uniquely talented, highly skilled and exceptionally well prepared to take iHeartMedia Atlantic City to unprecedented heights. We are so excited to see them flourish in these new roles.”
Wray-Norris remarked, “I’m thrilled to once again represent the same company that first launched my radio career. As part of the iHeartMedia team, we now have an unlimited number of resources to offer to our listeners, our talent and our partnerships. This combination can only elevate our position in the market and strengthen relationships locally, regionally and beyond.” Nappen noted, “iHeartMedia is best in class, and we are excited to empower our local partners with new and enhanced broadcast, digital, mobile and social capabilities in transforming their businesses into unforgettable brands.”