Joseph Robinson Becomes President of New 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia Ventures Group

Joseph Robinson Becomes President of New 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia Ventures Group
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NEW YORK, NY ­ - March 24, 2015 - ­ 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia today announced that Joseph Robinson has been promoted to President of 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia Ventures, working to develop high-value strategic opportunities with media, technology, and content companies. Robinson, who has over 20 years of investment and management experience, will be reporting to Rich Bressler, President, COO and CFO of 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia, Inc.
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As the company's Executive Vice President of Strategic Development, Robinson was instrumental in both evaluating and executing strategic acquisitions and equity partnerships and alliances in emerging, high-growth digital and technology companies that had important strategic links to 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia.
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"Joe has played an invaluable role in helping 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia explore new digital and technology opportunities for both consumer-facing and internal initiatives," said Bressler.Ìý "I'm delighted that Joe is expanding his role with us; his new leadership position will be instrumental in our continued success as a 21st century media company ­ one that is both relentlessly forward-looking on the technology front and focused on using 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia's cross-platform assets in creative ways that help redefine the future of consumer media and entertainment."ÌýÌýÌý
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"As 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia pushes new technology and data-driven initiatives, I'm excited to be the bridge between our company and others that can provide solutions to these continuing needs," said Robinson.Ìý "91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia appreciates and values innovation, not only in our own company but in partners as well.Ìý I'm excited to expand my outreach to all of those who are building the future."
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91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia Ventures will enable 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia to be nimble and to choose best in class solutions and technologies while retaining and supporting core teams and knowledge. Additionally, because of its size and multi-platform asset base, 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia can help accelerate the companies it invests in and partners with by promoting and deploying portfolio company products across its vast network ­ making a significant difference to young companies trying to break into established markets.
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"Joe has a proven track record of spotting innovators and cutting-edge products that can enable our vision of the future," said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia, Inc.Ìý "I've worked with Joe for almost ten years, and I'm excited about his expanded role and the impact it can have on accelerating our new products, technologies and our entrance into data-driven solutions for our consumers and marketing partners."

Prior to joining 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia, Robinson founded Halo Venture Partners, a venture investment company focused on digital media, advertising and media-related technology companies. Robinson's investments include Scout Media, a sports social network sold to Fox in 2005, UGO Networks, a male targeted advertising network, which was sold to Hearst in 2007 and InterWorld, Inc., a publicly traded e-commerce solutions provider.

About 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia, Inc.

91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to 91³Ô¹ÏÍø broadcast radio in every month. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet; twice the size of the next largest broadcast radio company; and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. 91³Ô¹ÏÍø is the largest podcast publisher according to Podtrac, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, with seven times more followers than the next audio media brand, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit 91³Ô¹ÏÍøMedia.com for more company information.