iHeart NYC Ups Weiss, DeLusant

• iHeartMedia New York announced two major promotions — Bernie Weiss has been named Market President and Steve DeLusant has been elevated to Region Senior Vice President of Sales for the New York group: Top 40 WHTZ (Z100), UrbanWWPR (Power 105.1), Rhythmic AC WKTU, AC WLTW (106.7 Lite FM), Classic Rock WAXQ (Q104.3) and News-Talk 710 WOR.

Weiss (left) most recently served as Region SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia New York. He joined the company in 2004 as an Account Executive for Power 105.1 after holding several general sales management positions in the European radio industry. Weiss will continue to report to Scott Hopeck, Division President for iHeartMedia Market Groups. “Listeners continue to crave companionship and advertisers continue to demand ROI, and broadcast radio delivers on both fronts,” said Weiss. “iHeartMedia continues to be one of the most innovative media players — offering the best content and programming for hundreds of millions of listeners –and I’m looking forward to working with the New York team to build on our already strong connection with listeners, advertisers and in the community.”

Concurrent with Weiss’ elevation to Market President, the company has also promoted Steve DeLusant (right) from Director of Sales to Region Senior Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia New York, reporting to Weiss. DeLusant previously served as VP of Sales for iHeartMedia New York, Sr. AE for Emmis Communications, did promotions for Cumulus Media and was a sales associate for 106.7 Lite FM.

“I’m thrilled to promote both Bernie and Steve,” said Hopeck. “It’s especially rewarding to find the best candidates for key leadership roles in your own building. They’re extremely knowledgeable about our ever-evolving business and have built their personal brands by accelerating the growth of our iconic stations. I’m confident that they will continue to elevate our New York operation to even greater heights.”