NYC, LA, Chicago Radio: iHM Makes Staffing Moves

iHeartMedia announced Friday that Steve DeLusant has been named Region President for the New York market and Adam Kurtz for the Chicago market, effective immediately. DeLusant and Kurtz will report to Bernie Weiss, Division President, iHeartMedia.

“I’m thrilled to promote both Steve and Adam. It’s especially rewarding to find the best candidates for key leadership roles in your own buildings,” said Weiss. “They’re extremely knowledgeable about our ever-evolving business and have built some of the best media sales teams in the country. I’m confident that they will continue to elevate our New York and Chicago operations to even greater heights and continue to drive revenue.”

Prior to his new role, Steve DeLusant has held the position of Senior Vice President of Sales of iHeart New York since January 2020. He re-joined iHeartMedia in 2013, where he advanced through the ranks, holding various sales positions, including Director of Sales and Vice President of Sales. Earlier in his career, DeLusant was Senior Account Executive for Emmis Communications and a sales associate for WLTW.

DeLusant, Kurtz

Adam Kurtz is a seasoned media veteran with 23 years of sales experience at iHeartMedia including 14 years in sales management. Kurtz began his media career at WLIT in Chicago where he was an account executive for nine years. Throughout his career he has built and led high-performing sales teams that consistently delivered results.

Meanwhile, iHM has announced key leadership promotions in Los Angeles. Jeff Thomas, a 26-year company veteran, has been promoted to EVP of Sales and Business Development for the market, continuing to lead sales in addition to now overseeing iHeartMedia Los Angeles' Local News Talk Endorsement Network and iHeartCX, iHeart's retail in-store radio network. Previously, he was RVP of Sales in Los Angeles. Additionally, Adam Wolfson has been elevated to SVP of Sales.

Julie Martzke will also be elevated to SVP of National and Event Sales for Los Angeles. Martzke's long history with iHeart spans 14 years, as she has successfully overseen top iHeart brands such as KIIS, KOST and MYFM. "Julie has an unprecedented track record for leading teams to success and has a passion for experiential partnerships, and we're excited to see her thrive in this new role," said Thomas.