iHeartMedia EVP of Sports Don Martin to Depart

RADIO ONLINE | Friday, November 8, 2024

Don Martin

iHeartMedia Executive Vice President of Sports Don Martin, who is also Senior Vice President of KLAC-AM in Los Angeles, is stepping down from his roles within the cluster. Martin, who has also been a key figure at FOX Sports Radio as SVP of Programming, is expected to continue his involvement with Premiere Networks and Fox Sports Radio for the near future. His wife, Robin Bertolucci, is also departing her Program Director position at KFI in Los Angeles.

Having devoted over two decades to FOX Sports Radio, Martin played a pivotal role in shaping the sports broadcasting landscape. His tenure saw the network flourish during the eras of Jim Rome, Jay Mohr, and others, helping to reestablish its prominence in the industry alongside Julie Talbott. Martin's influence was instrumental in attracting top talents like Colin Cowherd, Dan Patrick, Doug Gottlieb, Clay Travis, and Rob Parker.

In an internal memo, Martin reflected on his career, "We've seen a lot, we've done a lot, and we've won more than our share," he shared with his team, expressing his gratitude and bidding them farewell as he anticipates his next chapter with the FSR Family. He emphasized his ongoing passion for the industry, promising not to be a stranger and celebrating the team's success, especially after KLAC achieved the #1 status in October.

Before his contributions in Los Angeles, Martin was the Program Director at 850 KOA in Denver from 1996 to 2003, where under his direction, KOA was named "Station of the Year" by the NAB for five consecutive years.