IHeartMedia Names John Ivey President of Contemporary Hits Radio Content Development and Strategy
December 02, 2021 at 02:25 am EST
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iHeartMedia announced that John Ivey has been named President of CHR (Contemporary Hits Radio) Content Development and Strategy, effective immediately. In his new role as President of CHR Content Development and Strategy, Ivey will focus on the recruitment, training, deployment and career growth of talent across all of iHeart's CHR stations. Ivey will work closely with Dennis Clark, the Executive Vice President of Talent Development to coach and develop talent. He will continue to report to Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer and President of the National Programming Group for iHeartMedia. Ivey has served as President of CHR Programming Strategy since 2017. Additionally, Ivey has held the role of Program Director for iHeartMedia's iconic CHR powerhouse station KIIS FM in Los Angeles for the past 20 years and will pass the torch to his successor, which will be announced tomorrow.
iHeartMedia, Inc. is an audio company. The Company operates through three segments: Multiplatform Group, Digital Audio Group, and Audio & Media Services Group. The Multiplatform Group segment includes the Company's broadcast radio, networks, sponsorships, and events businesses. The Digital Audio Group segment includes all of the Company's digital businesses, including podcasting, the iHeartRadio digital service, its digital advertising technology companies, its digital Websites, newsletters and digital services and programs; and its audio industry social media footprint. The Audio & Media Services Group segment provides other audio and media services, including the Company's media representation business, Katz Media Group, and RCS Sound Software, a provider of scheduling and broadcast software to the industry at large. Its iHeartRadio digital service, available across more than 250 platforms and thousands of devices, the Companyâs digital sites, newsletters, and others.