iHeartMedia St. Louis announced today that media veteran Libby Nolan has been named Market President, effective immediately. iHeartMedia St. Louis is home to six iconic stations featuring a diverse mix of music, talk and news formats with a powerful presence across broadcast and digital platforms.
As Market President, Nolan will oversee all aspects of sales and programming for the St. Louis cluster, driving business strategy and revenue growth. A highly respected veteran with 30 years in the radio industry, Nolan’s expertise spans programming, sales, marketing and executive leadership, giving her a well-rounded perspective on the evolving radio landscape. She will report to John Karpinski, Division President for iHeartMedia.
“Libby’s exceptional leadership, extensive industry knowledge and passion for innovation have driven tremendous local growth across both our radio and digital offerings. With experience spanning nearly every role in a radio station, she is uniquely positioned to lead from a place of deep understanding and drive continued success,” said Karpinski.
Nolan spent the last four years as Senior Vice President of Sales with iHeartMedia St. Louis. Her career began as a Morning Show Producer at KSD in St. Louis. She later joined 105.7 KPNT as Promotions Manager and served as an Account Executive with CBS in St. Louis. Nolan’s impressive resume also includes roles as Marketing Director of KWMU, Sales Manager for KTLK at Emmis Communications, General Manager of Zimmer Radio Group in Springfield, MO, and Market President of Townsquare Media’s stations in Quincy, IL/Hannibal, MO.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Nolan is deeply committed to community engagement. She has worked closely with numerous nonprofit organizations, serving on the board of the Missouri and Kansas Chapter of Make-A-Wish, the development board of the Saint Louis Zoo, and the Cardinals Glennon Children’s Foundation. Currently, Nolan is on the Board of Directors of Duo Dogs, an organization dedicated to training and connecting dogs with people to foster positive change in individuals, families, and communities.
“I’m honored to lead iHeartMedia St. Louis and work with such a passionate and talented team. Being entrusted with the opportunity to lead these iconic stations to its full potential is a gift. People are the heart of everything we do, and together, we will build on this legacy and continue shaping the future of radio in St. Louis,” Libby Nolan, Market President iHeartMedia St. Louis.
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the St Louis 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 – available across more than 500
platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
