iHeartMedia’s Z100, New York’s #1 Hit Music Station, announced today that radio veteran, Mark Adams has been named Program Director effective Wednesday, May 1. Adams will remain Vice President of CHR and replaces Mark Medina, who has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming in Phoenix. Adams will report into Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia.
“Z100 is one of the country’s most iconic stations and brands with an incredible legacy of programmers and talent,” said Adams. “It represents the absolute pinnacle of our industry and to find myself a part of that history is honestly humbling. I’d like to sincerely thank Bernie Weiss Division President, Thea Mitchem EVP of Programming, and Tom Poleman President, National Programming Group & Chief Programming Officer for the opportunity to join their amazing team at Z100 and iHeartMedia New York”.
“Mark Adams was the perfect choice to build on the iconic legacy of Z100 New York’s #1 Hit Music Station,” said Thea Mitchem Executive Vice President of Programming. “His brand experience, commitment to talent development and track record of success makes him the ideal choice to lead Z100 into the future.”
Mark Adams joined iHeartMedia in 2013 as VP/Programming for their Portland OR stations before moving the following year to San Francisco to program “Wild 94.9” KYLD and Hot AC “Star 101.3” KIOI. He has also been VP/Programming for Rose City Radio in Portland and VP/Music Programming for CBS Radio Houston.
Z100, home of Elvis Duran and the Morning Show, continues to broadcast the greatest music, introduce fans to new music, connect listeners to the personalities and brands they love and trust, and produce pop culture promotions and events for millions of listeners including the long-standing holiday concert – the iHeartRadio Z100 Jingle Ball.
Z100 is the leading media outlet in the New York market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – with 3 billion app downloads and more than 160 million registered users.
