iHeartMedia Phoenix announced today that radio veteran, Mark Medina has been promoted to Senior Vice President of Programming effective Wednesday, May 1. Medina will continue in his role on the CHR Brand team.
iHeartMedia Phoenix has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing more than 8 stations comprised of music, talk and news formats. It also produces a number of legendary marquee live music events including KNIX Secret Show, Boots in the Park and Love Pup Family Fest. Medina will report to Linda Little, Region President for iHeartMedia Phoenix.
“It’s been an amazing decade at the World Famous Z100. I’m so thankful and proud of the entire New York team for all we’ve accomplished the past 10 years in moving this iconic brand forward. I owe a huge thank you to Thea, Brad, and Tom for their partnership, mentorship, and scholarship in programming,” said Medina. “There is only one job on the planet I would leave Z100 for, and it’s this one. I’ve considered Phoenix home my entire adult life, and I have a special place in my heart for those brands from my previous decade there. Thanks to Tony Travatto, Linda Little, and Kris Foley for the return home to the Valley to start another winning chapter.”
“Mark Medina’s programming prowess and leadership are evident in his impressive track record at Z100,” said Linda Little, Region President. “We are beyond thrilled for his return to Phoenix and cannot wait for Mark to put his touch on our already exceptional brands.”
Medina most recently programmed iHeartMedia’s Z100 in New York City. His programming experience also includes Hot 99.5 in Washington DC and Z104.3 in Baltimore. Medina will also continue to be part of iHeartMedia’s talent development coaching team, where he has been instrumental in developing and coaching some of iHeartMedia’s top talent including The Kane Show, Toby Knapp and Johnjay & Rich.
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Phoenix 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.
