LA Radio: Shocker! Don Martin, Robin Bertolucci Exit iHM

Don Martin, Robin Bertolucci

iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Sports Don Martin, who is also Senior Vice President of KLAC-AM in Los Angeles, is stepping down. Martin, who has also been a key figure at FOX Sports Radio as SVP of Programming, is expected to continue his involvement with Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio for the near future. His wife, Robin Bertolucci, is also departing her Program Director position at Talker KFI 640 AM in Los Angeles.

Prior to moving to Los Angeles in 2002, Bertolucci worked for KGO in San Francisco and KOA in Denver.

Martin played a pivotal role in shaping the sports broadcasting landscape. His tenure saw the network flourish during the eras of Jim Rome, Jay Mohr, and others, helping to reestablish its prominence in the industry alongside Julie Talbott. Martin's influence was instrumental in attracting top talents like Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Doug Gottlieb, Clay Travis, and Rob Parker.

In an internal memo, Martin reflected on his career, "We've seen a lot, we've done a lot, and we've won more than our share," he shared with his team, expressing his gratitude and bidding them farewell as he anticipates his next chapter with the FSR Family. He emphasized his ongoing passion for the industry, promising not to be a stranger and celebrating the team's success, especially after KLAC achieved the #1 status in October.

Former colleague Ken Charles, currently programming Cox Media's N/T WSB in Atlanta, issued a statement: "I am absolutely stunned to learn that Don Martin and Robin Bertolucci have chosen to exit. You won't find two more skilled programming executives and better people than Don and Robin. They did outstanding work in Los Angeles for iHeartMedia FOX Sports Radio KFI Talk Radio 640 AM and Premiere Networks, and deserve to be celebrated for all that they've contributed to the radio business."

Before his contributions in Los Angeles, Martin was the Program Director at 850 KOA in Denver from 1996 to 2003, where under his direction, KOA was named "Station of the Year" by the NAB for five consecutive years.