iHeartMedia Names Tony Matteo RSVP/Programming For Central California/Nevada

Ups Tony Matteo

iHEARTMEDIA has tapped TONY MATTEO as Regional SVP/Programming for its CENTRAL CALIFORNIA/NEVADA region, effective immediately. MATTEO previously worked as the RVP/Programming-OMAHA Region based in WICHITA, KS and succeeds JOJO TURNBEAUGH, who segued to similar duties for the DENVER region last MONTH (NET NEWS 5/10). His oversight will include Country KWNR (THE BULL)/LAS VEGAS.

"We're excited to bring someone of TONY's caliber to the CENTRAL CALIFORNIA/NEVADA region,” said Region Pres. GLYNN ALAN. “His experience and leadership will propel our ratings and revenue growth across the region." 

“LAS VEGAS has been on a roll and we’re confident TONY will continue to build the success of brands like SUNNY and THE BULL, while growing THE MOUNTAIN and REAL to new levels of success,” said EVP/Programming-WEST Division STEVE GEOFFERIES. “His experience and steady approach will be a true asset to iHEARTMEDIA’s CENTRAL CALIFORNIA/NEVADA region." 

“I’ve been fortunate to be a part of a group of incredibly talented programmers, on-air talent and managers in the WICHITA Market and OMAHA Region and together we’ve accomplished much,” said MATTEO. “The outstanding brands built by the iHM CENTRAL CALIFORNIA/NEVADA team have a ton of momentum. I’ll be proud to join and help continue the region’s winning streak."

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