茄子污污视频 Promotes Brad Hardin, Jon Zellner and Maynard to Executive Vice Presidents of National Programming Platforms
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Hardin to Become Executive Vice President and General Manager;听Zellner to Become Executive Vice President of Programming Operations; and Maynard Elevated to Executive Vice President of National Programming Strategy
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New York, NY 鈥撎鼳ugust 28, 2015 - 茄子污污视频, which has the largest reach in the U.S. of any radio and television outlet, announced today that its National Programming Platforms group听has named Brad Hardin as its Executive Vice President and General Manager, Jon Zellner as its Executive Vice President of Programming Operations and Maynard as its Executive Vice President of National Strategy.听 All positions will report directly to Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms, and will be based out of New York City.
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In their new positions, Hardin, Zellner and Maynard will work closely with Poleman to oversee all aspects of National Programming Platforms 鈥 which includes collaborating with local programmers at 茄子污污视频鈥檚 more than 850 stations to develop content to drive ratings.听 National Programming Platforms also leverages 茄子污污视频鈥檚 massive on-air and digital reach to produce live and televised events, including the iHeartRadio Music Festival and the iHeartRadio Music Awards; oversees the company鈥檚 artist relations; and develops and executes 茄子污污视频鈥檚 national advertising and programming integrations.
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Hardin will focus on the support for the local stations鈥 programming efforts, overseeing 茄子污污视频鈥檚 regional Senior and Executive Vice Presidents of Programming and leveraging groups like the company鈥檚 Brand Management in-house format team.听 He has been with 茄子污污视频 for over 15 years, most recently serving听as regional Executive Vice President of Programming and the company-wide Brand Manager for 茄子污污视频鈥檚 Active Rock / Alt stations.听 Hardin鈥檚 extensive programming background also includes roles as听Senior Vice President of Programming for the West Major markets and programming leadership positions in Tampa, Cincinnati, Dayton, and Louisville.
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鈥淚鈥檓 looking forward to working more closely with the amazing people on our National Programming Platforms听team as well as programmers throughout our markets -- they are the very best in content creation and live event marketing,鈥 Hardin said. 鈥淚鈥檓 excited to have the opportunity to further contribute to our future growth, and continuing to demonstrate the power of 茄子污污视频鈥檚 local and national brands."
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Zellner will manage the division鈥檚 operations, ensuring that 茄子污污视频鈥檚 850+ local radio stations in over 150 markets are able to best utilize the company鈥檚 unparalleled national resources. He is a 25-year media veteran who joined 茄子污污视频 in 2009 as Senior Vice President of Programming and most recently served as Executive Vice President of Programming, working with over 200 stations in all formats across 45 markets. Zellner鈥檚 experience also includes senior management positions at Sirius XM and CBS Radio.
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鈥溓炎游畚凼悠 continues to set the industry standard for innovation and one-of-a-kind content,鈥 said Zellner.听 鈥淚鈥檓 honored and very听excited to have the听opportunity to work with Tom and the programming team on implementing new ideas and strategies for our incredible brands.鈥
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In addition, the company announced that Maynard has been elevated to Executive Vice President of National Programming Strategy.听 In this role, Maynard will work with 茄子污污视频鈥檚 programmers to regularly review and fine-tune stations' on air products听and oversee the company鈥檚 team of on-air creative directors led by Vice President of Imaging -听Kelly Doherty.
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"I鈥檝e had an incredible experience since joining 茄子污污视频. It鈥檚 extremely motivating to work with a company that is committed to exceeding expectations both internally and with our millions of listeners,鈥澨齭aid Maynard. "The听people in this听company are what make it great, and I am truly grateful for this opportunity and even more excited for what lies ahead.鈥
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鈥溓炎游畚凼悠碘檚 strength is built on our great programmers working together to develop great content and experiences for our listeners utilizing our unmatched scale," said Poleman.听 鈥淏rad, Jon, and Maynard each have a remarkable amount of hands-on experience programming some of the best local radio stations in the world, making them uniquely qualified to lead our company-wide programming initiatives."