TX Radio: iHM Promotes Patrick Davis To VP/Prog. Austin

Patrick Davis

iHeartMedia has announced Patrick Davis will expand his duties as Vice President of Programming to include the Austin market, effective immediately. Davis will now oversee all programming operations for both the Dallas and Austin markets.

He started his career as "Flash Phillips" doing mornings and as Program Director in Waco, Texas for eight years. Davis then became Program Director of WFMF in Baton Rouge and later moved to Dallas in 2002 as Kidd Kraddick's Operations Manager. Two years later he was named Program Director for KHKS, where he took the station from No.12 to No.1. In 2011, Davis was named Vice President of Programming of the Dallas cluster.

"We are pleased to have Patrick leading the programming and brand strategies for both the Dallas and Austin clusters," said Brad Hardin, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia. "This is a well-deserved and great opportunity for Patrick -- he has a proven track record and I know he will drive results and lead both markets to even greater ratings success."

"I am confident that Patrick's reputation for success, thorough understanding of our business and extensive CHR experience will help boost the Austin stations to a heightened level of performance," said Pam McKay, Market President, iHeartMedia Austin. "I am extremely excited to have him as my programming and business partner."

"I'm delighted to have the chance to work with the legendary brands and the amazing team in Austin," said Davis. "A big thank you to Brad Hardin, Kelly Kibler, Pam McKay and Deidre Richter for this incredible opportunity."