Tony Banks New Talent Director For iHM's Central Division

Tony Banks

iHeartMedia announced today that Tony Banks has been named Director of Talent Development for the Central Division.

iHeartMedia’s Central Division has a strong cross-platform presence, massive consumer reach and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than 300 radio station brands spanning 52 markets, such as 106.1 KISS-FM and 102.9 Now in Dallas, Sunny 99.1 in Houston, KOA News Radio in Denver and 101.3 KDWB in Minneapolis – and produces legendary marquee events including 94.5 The Buzz’s Buzzfest in Houston and KDWB Jingle Ball in Minneapolis.

iHeartMedia’s success is built on its unmatched portfolio of talent and Banks will be responsible for discovering and recruiting new on-air talent as well as coaching, training and mentoring existing talent within the Central Division. Banks will work closely with Tony Coles, Executive Vice President of Programming for the Central Division, and Dennis Clark, Vice President of Talent Development for iHeartMedia, to continue to foster the best on-air talent in the industry..

“The role we created for Tony Banks reflects iHeartMedia’s continued commitment to investing in and growing our on air talent,” said Coles. “Banks’ experience as both a major market talent and a programmer makes him a natural choice. He is a gifted and passionate talent coach, and Dennis Clark and I look forward to working closely with Tony to maximize the potential of our talent.”

“Working with talent has always been my favorite part of the job and I am beyond excited to join Dennis Clark and Tony Coles to focus exclusively on talent development,” said Banks. “For on-air personalities there is no bigger stage than iHeartMedia’s radio stations, and I look forward to working with these great shows.”

“Tony Banks has been instrumental to the growth of individual personalities and morning show teams in all formats in several markets for many years,” said Clark. “Tony’s commitment to coaching talent on a daily basis will grow more shows and benefit stations immediately.”