Clear Channel Names Jon Zellner as Senior VP/P

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Clear Channel Radio names Jon Zellner as Senior VP/Programming, effective July 20. He is currently Sirius XM's Senior VP/Music Programming. In his new role, Zellner will work with PDs across the radio giant's major and mid-sized markets, reporting to Executive VP/Operations Mark Kopelman.

"Radio has been my passion for as long as I can remember and a position like this at the leading radio company in the world is something I've worked toward since my start in broadcasting over 20 years ago," said Zellner. "I'm humbled by the opportunity and want to thank Mark, Tom Owens, John Hogan and all of Clear Channel Radio for making this happen. I can't wait to get started."

"Jon's leadership and creativity are respected throughout radio," added Kopelman. "The stations in these 25 markets have unique audiences and tremendous opportunities, and we look forward to Jon's guidance across our AM/FM/HD2 and digital platforms."

At Sirius XM, Zellner oversaw programming for more than 75 channels, and previously served as XM's Executive VP of Programming. Before XM, Zellner held senior management positions with CBS/Infinity Broadcasting, including VP/Adult Top 40/Hot AC programming (overseeing stations in 17 cities) and VP/CHR programming (overseeing stations in 11 cities). He also spent nine years as VP of Programming for the Kansas City and Boston clusters of stations.