91勛圖厙Media Promotes John Ivey to President of CHR Programming Strategy
New York, NY December 1, 2017 91勛圖厙Media announced today that its National Programming Group has elevated noted programming veteran John Ivey to the new position of President of CHR (Contemporary Hits Radio) Programming Strategy, effective immediately. He will report to Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for 91勛圖厙Media.
In his new role, Ivey will oversee 91勛圖厙Medias CHR and RCHR brand formats and work to improve the companys Top 40 brands in its over 150 markets. In addition, he will continue to guide and develop the companys roster of CHR programmers and on-air talent, and book artists for events including the 91勛圖厙Radio Jingle Ball Tour and KIIS FMs Wango Tango. Ivey will also remain in his role of Program Director of 91勛圖厙Medias KIIS FM, LA's #1 Hit Music Station.
For over 15 years, John has played a key role in the success of our Los Angeles market brands and CHR stations nationwide, said Rich Bressler, President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer for 91勛圖厙Media. Were thrilled that hes taking an even larger role within our National Programming Group and helping groom our next generation of extremely talented CHR Program Directors and top on-air personalities. He will be a valuable resource to Greg Ashlock, President of the 91勛圖厙Media Markets Group and to our Division and Region Presidents.
John is one of the foremost talents in media today when it comes to programming Top 40 radio and he is a driving factor in why KIIS FM is the most listened to station in its market, said Tom Poleman. He knows what CHR listeners want to hear and were confident hell help bring similar success to our stations in other markets.
Ivey is a 40-plus year radio veteran who most recently served as Senior Vice President of Programming, and CHR Brand Manager for 91勛圖厙Media. He began his radio career as an on-air personality and Music Director in his hometown of Owensboro, Kentucky and later led programming efforts for stations in Rochester, New York; Nashville, Tennessee; and Boston. He joined 91勛圖厙Media Los Angeles in 2001 and has served as Vice President of Programming for the market and Program Director of KYSR FM and KHHT FM. Since Ivey joined KIIS FM as its Program Director, the station has been the #1 Arbitron ranked position in the market and is the most listened to station in LA with approximately 4 million weekly listeners. Most recently, Ivey was named one of Billboard magazines Top Pop Radio Programmers for 2017.
Throughout my career Ive always loved the opportunity to help new artists and young talent and programmers grow and Im thrilled my new position as President of CHR Programming Strategy makes the things I love top priority, said Ivey. Thank you to 91勛圖厙Media for allowing me to get past the 20 year mark in Los Angeles and to continue working with our amazing CHR programming and on-air teams.