iHeartMedia Ups Brad Hardin To COO/National Programming Group

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iHEARTMEDIA National Programming Group EVP/GM BRAD HARDIN has been upped to Chief Operating Officer of the National Programming Group, reporting to Chief Programming Officer TOM POLEMAN. HARDIN will continue to manage the company's programming efforts and will oversee the EVPs of Programming, the in-house format Brand Management team, talent development, research, and marketing..

“I couldn’t ask for a better partner than BRAD in leading the programming for our stations,” said POLEMAN. “His extensive programming experience gives us tremendous insights into the nuances of station dynamics and opportunities. I’m excited to get to collaborate with him for years to come as we continue to grow iHEART’s programming.”

“It’s an exciting time for iHEARTMEDIA -- audio has never been hotter,” said HARDIN. “I look forward to continuing to work very closely with our programming leadership, market leading brands and influential talent.”

HARDIN's tenure at iHEARTMEDIA, lasting over 20 years, includes stints as EVP/Programming for Major Markets, SVP/Programming for Major Markets, Regional VP/Programming for SOUTHEAST Markets and programming leadership positions in TAMPA, CINCINNATI, DAYTON, and LOUISVILLE.

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