iHeart Pre-Holiday Executive Upgrades
• iHeartMedia snuck in several pre-holiday executive announcements just under the wire, starting with the promotion of Mark Glynn to Division President of Community Markets overseeing 20 markets, and Jeff Thomas taking on the additional role of Division President of Community Markets, leading 27 markets.
Glynn (left) transitions from Area President of Seattle/Spokane. Now as Division President, Glynn will oversee markets across the Nebraska, Iowa, Pacific, Oklahoma, Arkansas and Alaska regions. Thomas (right) most recently served as EVP of Strategic Sales Development for iHeart’s News-Talk Stations. He will now bring his expertise to a broader portfolio overseeing markets in Upstate New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Hawaii and Mid North regions.
Both will report directly to John Karpinski, President of Community Markets, who said, “Mark and Jeff consistently demonstrate exceptional leadership in developing business, cultivating long-standing client relationships, and building high-performing sales teams. Their strategic vision and deep understanding of our business will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our people and platforms. I’m excited to see the impact they will have across even more markets.”
Glynn remarked, “It’s an exciting time for iHeartMedia as we continue to reach nine out of ten Americans across our broadcast radio stations every month and the growth ahead is tremendous. These markets are the heartbeat of their communities, putting human connection at the forefront. I’m energized to help lead this next chapter.” Thomas commented, “I look forward to bringing my experience to some of the most vibrant markets in America and to continue iHeart’s long-standing commitment to serving our local communities.”
• iHeartMedia concurrently announced that Marshal Burgess (left), President of the Portland market and a 28-year company veteran, has been promoted to Region President of the Pacific Northwest Area expanding his responsibilities to include Seattle, Portland, and Spokane. Burgess will report to Division President, Nick Gnau, who commented, “Marshal has been a cornerstone of iHeart’s success in the Pacific Northwest, consistently driving growth and fostering strong relationships throughout the region. With a deep understanding of the business and a proven leadership track record, he is well-positioned to lead the region and drive success.”
“After more than 28 years with iHeartMedia, I couldn’t be more excited to take on the role of Region President for the Pacific Northwest,” said Burgess. “iHeart has been my professional home for nearly three decades, and I’ve seen firsthand the incredible growth, innovation, and resilience that define who we are. I’m excited to continue building on that legacy while serving our listeners, partners and communities across the region.”
