Tim Clarke is getting a promotion. He has been upped from Senior Vice President and Market Manager at Audacy’s Boston cluster to the company’s Senior Vice President of Digital Audio Content. A familiar face in the Boston radio world will step into Clarke’s former role.
Mike Thomas has exited ESPN 1000 in Chicago. He will be the new SVP and Market Manager for Audacy’s Boston cluster. That group includes WEEI, Magic 106.7, Mix 104.1, and Big 103.
During his first run in Boston, Thomas oversaw programming at CBS Radio’s cluster. He helped launch 98.5 The Sports Hub, which went on to win three Marconi Awards for Sports Station of the year under his watch. His boss at that time was Mark Hannon, who is his boss again as the Regional President for Audacy.
“I am thrilled to welcome Mike back to Boston to lead Audacy’s leading brands here,” said Hannon said in a press release. “Mike’s a proven winner and his leadership will be critical in moving the business forward. I also want to thank Tim Clarke for the exceptional job he has done this past year and wish him continued success as he moves to our central digital team.”
Thomas rose to the vice president of sports programming with CBS Radio. In 2017, he stayed with The Sports Hub as the station was sold to Beasley, eventually leaving in 2019 to join Good Karma in Chicago.
“Boston evokes memories of great times and celebrations,” said Mike Thomas.” “When Mark Hannon reached out about coming back and leading such a diverse group of stations, it was exhilarating! I can’t wait to reconnect with a lot of talented people, some which I spent over a dozen years working side-by-side with, and celebrating many more victories.”
As for Clarke’s new role, he will be hands on with multiple digital products. He will oversee the development of digital stations exclusive to the Audacy app. He will also help shape the digital footprint of the company’s broadcast stations.
“I am truly honored to join our industry-leading digital and content teams as we build the future of audio with Audacy,” said Clarke. “A sincere thanks to the team at Audacy, including Mark Hannon and my colleagues in Boston. I have loved working with the incredible people and brands in this market and look forward to seeing their continued success under Mike Thomas’ leadership.”
