CLEAR CHANNEL SETS
BRAND MANAGERS

Clear Channel Radio has appointed 24 individuals to its new Brand Management Team as part of its new National Programming Platforms, which will lead the way into centralized content and the continued erosion of regional broadcasting (see entire list below).

Recently named President National Programming Platforms Tom Poleman will oversee the division, which will focus on developing on-air and digital programming content as well as live events that will leverage Clear Channel’s 850 stations and websites and its iheartradio initiative for listeners, advertisers and strategic partners.

As part of the moves, Kelly Doherty has been named Director of Imaging. Previously Director for KIIS, KYSR and Ryan Seacrest programming in L.A., she will expand her responsibilities and will oversee creative imaging efforts, including the representation for national programming, products, promotions such as the new Artist Integration Program and large contests and events including the iheartradio Music Festival.

The new Brand Management Team, which consists of a Brand Manager and Brand Coordinator for each format, will serve as in-house format experts. The team will help manage the highly effective Premium Choice Network, which imports and exports programming innovation and excellence from region to region, market to market and station to station, providing the highest quality research, talent and programming otherwise unavailable.

The team will also be available to consult with select stations and to assist SVPs of Programming as needed throughout the country, and will gather and share format-specific content, information and resources throughout the field. Other responsibilities will include the development of format-specific contest opportunities and involvement in research and major marketing initiatives executed within their respective formats.

SVP/GM of National Programming Platforms Darren Davis will lead the Brand Management Team.

"The collective expertise of this team is unmatched. I’m excited to have them play a lead role in all facets of leveraging our national on-air, digital and special event content," said Poleman.

Mainstream AC (Adult Contemporary)
Brand Manager: Chris Conley
Brand Coordinator: Rob Miller

Hot AC
Brand Manager: Tony Coles
Brand Coordinator: Brian Check

Classic Hits / Oldies
Brand Manager: Bill Cahill
Brand Coordinator: Keith Abrams

Mainstream Top 40
Brand Manager: John Ivey
Brand Coordinator: Alex Tear

Rhythmic Top 40
Brand Manager: Cat Collins
Brand Coordinator: Dylan Sprague

Country
Brand Manager: Clay Hunnicutt
Brand Coordinator Country: Doug Montgomery
Brand Coordinator Classic Country: Chad Heritage

Active Rock / Alternative
Brand Manager: Brad Hardin
Brand Coordinator Active: Chris Williams
Brand Coordinator Alternative: Julie Pilat

Classic Rock
Brand Manager: Eric Wellman
Brand Coordinator: Joe Bonadonna

Spanish
Brand Manager: Jim Lawson

Urban / Urban AC
Brand Manager: Doc Wynter
Brand Coordinator Urban: Kris Kelley
Brand Coordinator UAC: Derrick Brown

Talk
Brand Manager: Darryl Parks
Brand Coordinator: Ken Charles