Wednesday, July 27, 2022

Portland OR Radio: iHM Names Marshal Burgess As Market President

iHeartMedia announced today that Marshal Burgess has been named Market President for Portland.

As Market President, Burgess will be responsible for developing and managing key partnerships with current and potential clients that grow revenue across iHeartMedia platforms as well as building relationships within the community and providing leadership, guidance and oversight to the team, while fostering an inclusive and high-performance culture with high ethical standards. 

He will report to Tony Coles, Division President for iHeartMedia Multiplatform Group and President of BIN: Black Information Network.

Marshal Burgess
“It has been incredible to witness Marshal’s growth and success over the years,” said Coles. “Few leaders bring the kind of experience, integrity, and vision that Marshal brings to the table. We look forward to Marshal building upon our history of success in Portland.”

Burgess is a veteran of the Portland radio market, having been with iHeartMedia for 25 years. He started out as an Account Executive in 1997, then was named Local Sales Manager in 2003, was elevated to General Sales Manager in 2005 and was promoted to Vice President of Sales in 2015 before being elevated once again to Senior Vice President of Sales in 2018. He began his career at CBS Radio in 1996 and is a graduate of the University of Oregon.

“I’ve spent my entire life in Portland and grew up listening to Z100, not to mention many seasons listening to the Blazers on KEX,” said Burgess. “The support and positive energy I’ve received from Tony Coles and the entire team here in Portland have been unbelievable. I’m very excited for the future and am truly humbled by the opportunity.”

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