St Louis-Indy Radio: John Beck Exit Causes Leadership Change

iHeartMedia St. Louis and Indianapolis have announced a leadership transition as seasoned media veteran, John Beck, serving as Market and Area President for nearly four years, embarks on the next chapter of his career.

John Beck

“I want to sincerely thank all of my colleagues, St. Louis and Indy leaders, and iHeart corporate leadership for giving me a chance to make a difference in St. Louis and Indianapolis,” said Beck. “It has been an amazing four years full of accomplishments. I will truly miss working with my iHeart family. I will now have more time to devote to my own family, consulting business, legislative advocacy and the various charities civic organizations that mean so much to me.”

“We are deeply grateful for John’s remarkable contributions to iHeartMedia. His leadership has boosted ratings, enhanced our culture and improved revenue in both St. Louis and Indianapolis. He has also been a fierce advocate for the entire radio industry, championing our cause in state capitols and Washington, D.C. We appreciate all he has done for us and his communities,” John Karpinski, Division President, iHeartMedia.

Following a distinguished broadcasting career with more than 40 years of radio industry experience, Beck will continue operating his media consulting service, John Beck Media Strategies. He will also remain a trustee of the National Association of Broadcasters Political Action Committee (NABPAC), Legislative Chair of the Missouri Broadcasters Association, along with other charitable and civic involvements.