iHeartMedia announced that Chris Long has been named Region President for its Dallas operations, effective immediately. In his new role, Long will oversee the company’s multiple platforms in the market, including broadcast radio, digital, social media, and live events.
As Region President, Long is charged with expanding advertiser opportunities, accelerating revenue growth, and amplifying the reach of iHeartMedia’s brands and on-air personalities. He will report directly to Eddie Martiny, Division President for iHeartMedia’s Texas Region.
“I am excited to have Chris lead our talented Dallas team,” Martiny said. “Over the past 20 years, I’ve seen him inspire and drive growth across some of the most well-respected companies in our industry. His diverse background and leadership make him the perfect person to lead the Dallas market to the next level.”
Long joins iHeartMedia from Gemini XIII, where he served as Chief Revenue Officer. His career in media spans more than two decades, including leadership positions at Sirius XM as Vice President, Pandora as Vice President of Sales, and Clear Channel Radio as Director of Sales. He is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
“To succeed in our highly competitive industry, you need two things: great people and premium content,” Long said. “iHeartMedia offers an amazing opportunity with both, and I am excited to start working and winning with the Dallas iHeart team.”
iHeartMedia is a leading media company in the Dallas market, leveraging a combination of broadcast stations, live events, and digital platforms. Its portfolio includes iHeartRadio, the company’s free digital music, podcasting, and live streaming radio service, available on more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashboards, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions, and gaming consoles.
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