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Townsquare Promotes Mike Pettis to Market Manager for Sedalia, Missouri

Townsquare Media promotes Mike Pettis to market president/chief revenue officer for its Sedalia, Missouri media cluster that serves West Central Missouri. That office operates news/talk KSIS-AMim “News Talk 1050” and two music brands. Townsquare regional vice president Robert Wawrzyniec says, “Mike is the ideal executive to lead Townsquare’s broadcast and digital operations in West Central Missouri. Most important, he knows the Sedalia market and what resonates with its listeners and advertisers. His expertise in creating, developing and executing exceptional local multi-platform solutions for advertising and marketing clients, as well as driving new business opportunities and forging important community partnerships, has resulted in deep client relationships and a strong commitment to listeners. I am looking forward to working with him in his new role.”

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Seth Pitkin to Lead iHeartMedia Des Moines

Sales pro Seth Pitkin is named market president for iHeartMedia’s Des Moines station group. He was most recently vice president of sales for Dealer X. iHeartMedia area president Taylor Walet states, “We are extremely excited to have Seth lead our highly successful team in Des Moines to new levels of performance using iHeart’s many results-focused assets. Seth brings over 20 years’ experience in radio, television, print and digitally focused companies to iHeartMedia.”

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Monica Wittkopp Named Market President for iHeartMedia Madison

iHeartMedia names Monica Wittkopp market president for iHeartMedia Madison, effective immediately. Wittkopp has been serving as vice president of sales for the Madison operations since 2021. As marketim president she’ll continue to lead the sales efforts and is adding oversight of programming and general operations for iHeartMedia Madison, working closely with Dan Lenz, SVP of sales at iHeartMedia Milwaukee. She reports to Jeff Tyler, metro president for iHeartMedia Wisconsin. He says, “I have been nothing but impressed with Monica’s command of company goals and assets and the respect she has earned from every member of the iHeartMedia Madison team. She will be a valuable addition to the overall leadership team of iHeartMedia and a smart, creative partner for our advertising and vendor partners.”

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Blake Fulton Named President for iHeartMedia Alabama Markets

iHeartMedia promotes Blake Fulton to market president for the Alabama markets of Birmingham, Tuscaloosa and Huntsville. Fulton has been serving with the company as a regional SVP of sales. iHeartMedia Midsouth Area president Ronnie Bloodworth says, “Blake will bring his energy and leadership skills to our teams andim help serve our clients, listeners and communities to be the best in the industry. I’m excited for the future.” Fulton comments, “The plan and vision the leadership team at iHeartMedia shared with me, along with the wildly talented teams in Birmingham, Huntsville, and Tuscaloosa, has me beyond excited about the days ahead. I can’t wait to collaborate, both internally and externally, to develop market leading content and drive results for the thriving business communities in these three amazing markets.”

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Karen McCrary Mitchell Named Market President for iHM Memphis

iHeartMedia announces that Karen McCrary Mitchell is promoted to the role of market president for the Memphis operations that includes news/talk WREC-AM and Memphis Black Information Network. She mostim recently served the company as division vice president of digital. McCrary Mitchell says, “I am honored and thrilled to be market president for Memphis & Tupelo. iHeartMedia is engrained in both communities and my stewardship will embrace our alliances and initiate partnerships to strengthen mutual community interests. It’s a privilege to lead this talented team in sharing the iHeartMedia message.”

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NYC Radio Committee Touts Success of Image Campaign

The New York City Radio Committee, a joint partnership of New York City radio broadcasters iHeartMedia, Spanish Broadcasting SystemSalem Media GroupMedia Co., Univision, and Audacy announce the completion of a successful campaign designed to promote the power of radio advertising agencies and advertising executives. The multi-media “Fall in Love with Radio” campaign ran from mid-September to the endLogo - Font of November during which more than 2,800 radio spots were broadcast on 21 of the most popular stations in NYC. The campaign included digital and social media marketing, trade press, and signage at venues during Advertising Week in New York City. According to independent brand lift analysis by DYNATA, ad professionals who saw or heard the campaign were 29% more likely to consider radio for their media Audacy - WINScampaigns compared to those that had not seen the campaign. Of those that saw the campaign, 82% said they were somewhat/extremely likely to consider using radio for their next campaign compared to 53% of respondents who did not see the campaign. Audacy New York market president and NYC Radio Committee chair Chris Oliviero says, “The outstanding results of the campaign prove when we tell our story, with data and creativity, that radio can substantially enhance its position with advertising professionals. While radio continues to earn its place as an essential part of any media plan, we still must communicate our benefits and invite more marketing partners to collaborate together. This innovative multi-platform outreach accomplished just that. My appreciation to all my colleagues in New York City, across several ownership groups, who came together with a commitment to make ‘Fall in Love with Radio’ a success.”