iHeartMedia Albany Names Rob VanDerbeck Market President

RADIO ONLINE | Thursday, October 17, 2024

Rob VanDerbeck

iHeartMedia appoints Rob VanDerbeck as Market President its cluster in Albany, NY, effective immediately. He brings over 26 years of experience in broadcast sales, with the last 12 years in several iHeartMedia markets. VanDerbeck will oversee the operations of all seven Albany stations while continuing to serve as Market President for Poughkeepsie, NY, and Sussex, NJ.

VanDerbeck started at iHeartMedia in 2012 as Senior Vice President of Sales in Hudson Valley and Sussex, NY. In 2022, he was elevated to Market President for both markets. Prior to his tenure with iHeartMedia, he served as Director of Sales at Albany Broadcasting for two years and as Vice President of Sales at Cumulus Broadcast for nearly ten years.

"Rob has been exceptional in leading our stations in Poughkeepsie and Sussex, and I am looking forward to working with him as he expands his oversight into the Capital Region," said iHeartMedia Upstate New York President Bob Morgan.

"I am excited for this next chapter. As a lifelong competitor, and I look forward to competing once again in the Albany Market and working alongside our strong, talented team to deliver great results," added VanDerbeck.