Cat Collins Goes National For iHeartMedia

Cat Collins

iHeartMedia has announced that Cat Collins will join the company's National Programming Platforms and Strategic Services teams, effective immediately.

He will report to Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms and Clay Hunnicutt, EVP/GM for National Programming Platforms. As part of the National Programming Platforms and Strategic Services teams Collins will work with local stations throughout the country to strengthen and develop programming while also finding new ways to engage and reach listeners.

He will continue in his roles as Brand Manager for Rhythmic CHR, serving as iHeartMedia's in-house programming expert for the format, and as PD for Premium Choice. Collins most recently served as PD for KYLD 94.9 FM Wild 94.9 and KIOI 101.3 Star/San Francisco.

"Cat’s impressive ratings track record makes him the ideal choice for this role.  His programming expertise and industry experience have strengthened our Rhythmic CHR stations and helped us create winning brands across America," said Poleman. "We are thrilled to have him extend his incredibly valuable skill set to our stations throughout the country."

"I can’t thank Tom Poleman and Clay Hunnicutt enough for this amazing opportunity. I am really looking forward to being able to focus all my time and attention on helping all of our existing Rhythmic CHR brands grow, and developing exciting new platforms for iHeartMedia," said Collins.

iHeartMedia-San Francisco will begin an active search for a PD for KYLD and KIOI.