iHeartMedia has tapped Stefan Schellhas as its new Market President for Cincinnati, effective immediately.
In his new role, Schellhas will oversee all operations across the Cincinnati cluster. Managing a portfolio that includes broadcast, digital, social, and live event assets. He will be responsible for expanding advertiser relationships and driving new revenue opportunities across iHeart’s platforms while strengthening the company’s connection with local audiences.
Schellhas will report to Dave Carwile, Division President of the Midwest and Southeast for iHeartMedia.
“We’re thrilled to welcome Stefan Schellhas as the new Market President for iHeartMedia Cincinnati,” said Carwile. “Stefan brings not only a strategic vision and proven leadership, but also a deep-rooted understanding of the Cincinnati market. Having spent years building relationships and driving results across the region. He knows the pulse of the city and what resonates with our listeners and advertising partners.”
Schellhas joins iHeartMedia from Sinclair. Where he most recently served as Vice President and General Manager of Local 12 News, Star 64, and CW Cincinnati. Before that, he was the company’s Director of Sales. His career began in radio at WGRR-FM, giving him firsthand experience in the medium he’s now returning to lead. A graduate of Xavier University, Schellhas is well-known within the Cincinnati business community for his local insight and collaborative approach.
For Schellhas, the move represents a homecoming.
“My career started with an internship at 700 WLW, so returning truly feels like coming full circle,” Schellhas said. “While consumer media habits—driven by technology—have evolved exponentially, what hasn’t changed is that ‘content is king,’ and iHeart continues to lead the way in the audio space. I’m honored to work alongside such a passionate team here in Cincinnati, and together we’ll continue to serve our advertisers and the Greater Cincinnati community.”
The appointment comes as iHeartMedia continues to emphasize its multi-platform strength and local market leadership. With a mix of broadcast radio, live events, and digital products—including its iHeartRadio app—Cincinnati remains a key hub for the company’s Midwest operations.
iHeartMedia’s Cincinnati portfolio includes some of the market’s most recognizable brands and influential personalities, and Schellhas’s addition signals a continued investment in local leadership.
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