iHeartMedia has a new Metro President for its 15 stations in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh as the company appointed D.J. Hodge to the position, effective immediately (h/t Radio Online).
Hodge previously operated as Market President for Cincinnati, and now as the newly appointed Metro President, he will add oversight to the Pittsburgh and Cincinnati markets.
“D.J. is very strategic and balances creative thinking with data-driven solutions extremely well,” said iHeartMedia Multi-platform Group Division President Tom McConnell.
“Not only does he have a great understanding of both content creation and revenue generation, but he is one of the top performing leaders in the division and has earned the opportunity to take on an expanded role.”
Regarding the news media world, Hodge will oversee 700 WLW in Cincinnati, ensuring the station continues growing and becoming a staple in the city.
It is an absolute honor to work with Market President Tim MCaleer and the amazing team at iHeartMedia Pittsburgh,” Hodge added.
“I look forward to supporting them in their continued growth and success with our brands and massive audiences in that region. I appreciate this opportunity and thank Tom McConnell and the entire leadership team at iHeartMedia for putting their faith in me to continue the impressive growth trends for iHeartMedia in Cincinnati and Pittsburgh.”
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