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iHeartMedia Sports Names Don Martin EVP of Programming


Don Martin
Don Martin

iHeartMedia appoints Don Martin as Executive Vice President of Programming for iHeartMedia Sports, effective immediately. A 26-year company veteran, he most recently served as Senior VP for FOX Sports Radio and Senior VP of KLAC-AM/Los Angeles. Previously, Martin oversaw the merger of AM 690/1150 and was responsible for moving XTRA Sports 690/1150 to 570. He's also served as Program Director of KOA-AM/Denver. Under his supervision, the station was recognized with Marconi Awards and was named "Station of the Year" five years in a row by the NAB.

iHeartMedia Sports' portfolio includes the iHeartSports Network, the Fox Sports Network and 78 dedicated sports stations nationwide with 150+ NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and NCAA teams. Additionally, it features the iHeartPodcast Network with more than 40 national and 100 local sports podcasts and 11 of the top 30 most listened to sports podcasts -- plus podcast agreements with the NFL and NBA.

In his new role, Martin will lead Sports radio operations and oversee recruiting for air talent, Program Directors and board operators for the iHeartMedia Markets Group and Premiere Networks. In addition, he'll identify opportunities to expand iHeartMedia Sports partnerships - including leagues, teams, podcasting and broadcast. He will continue to oversee the programming, promotions, operations and sales for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Chargers, UCLA and others. Martin will also continue his operational, programming and sales responsibilities for KLAC-AM/Los Angeles.

"The iHeartMedia Sports Network would not be what it is today without Don's years of experience and innovation," said iHeartMedia Sports and iHeartMedia Los Angeles President Kevin LeGrett. "He is the perfect choice to lead our ever-expanding network, bringing us the most exciting new partnerships and team members."

"In life, you are only as good as the family around you," added Martin. "I have had the privilege of working with three of the most incredible families in the business - from KOA in Denver to AM 570 and FOX Sports Radio in LA, and now the family just gets bigger! Thank you, Greg Ashlock, Kevin LeGrett, Julie Talbott, and Tom Poleman for your belief and trust in me. I am a blessed man."

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