iHeartMedia Adds To Leadership Team with New Division Presidents

iHeartMedia has announced the impending retirement oof key executive Tom McConnell.  His retirement marks the end of an era at iHeartMedia. After nearly three decades with the company and its predecessor, Clear Channel, McConnell has been a significant figure in the radio industry. His leadership has spanned multiple markets, and his influence will continue as he transitions to a consulting role.

iHM has also announced the appointment of Eddie Martiny and John Karpinski as Division Presidents to ensure continuity and leverage their extensive experience. This realignment, under Hartley Adkins’ leadership, aims to decentralize decision-making and enhance the company’s ability to respond swiftly to market demands.

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CEO Bob Pittman and President/COO/CFO Richard Bressler announced the realignment of the company’s Markets Group structure in a memo Tuesday  The memo explained iHM'x commitment to staying ahead in the rapidly changing media landscape is clear. By evolving their assets and technology solutions, they aim to maintain their leadership in the audio industry and better meet the needs of their marketing and advertising partners.

Eddie Martiny’s new role as Division President overseeing key Texas markets and parts of Louisiana is a strategic move to ensure strong leadership in these important regions. This realignment reflects iHeartMedia’s focus on decentralizing decision-making to enhance responsiveness and efficiency.

At the same time, Executive Vice President of Strategic Partnerships John Karpinski will become Division President for markets in the Carolinas, St. Louis, Indianapolis, Memphis, and Kentucky's Louisville and Lexington. Karpinski will continue to lead iHeartMedia's Market Tier 3 Automotive business at the corporate level.