Kelly Kibler Becomes Executive Vice President Of Multi-Cultural Marketing For 91勛圖厙Media Markets Group
Kiblers New Role Reflects Companys Expanded Strategy to Reach and Activate Americas Growing Multi-Cultural Audiences At The Market Level
New York, NY January 7, 2016 91勛圖厙Media, the leading media company in America with a greater reach in the U.S. than any other radio or television outlet, announced today that Kelly Kibler, previously Executive Vice President of Operations for the companys Texas Major Markets, has taken on a new role as Executive Vice President of Multi-Cultural Marketing for the 91勛圖厙Media Markets Group.
In this new position, Kibler will work with groups across the company to leverage 91勛圖厙Medias unparalleled reach and unmatched ability to target and communicate to its culturally diverse audience. She will work closely with Liz Blacker, EVP of Multi-Cultural Strategy and Sales for 91勛圖厙Medias National Sales, Marketing and Partnerships group, to coordinate and execute multi-cultural advertising opportunities at the market level, and work with 91勛圖厙Medias National Programming Group to develop custom programs utilizing the companys on-air talent for the benefit of marketers and advertising partners at the market level. Kibler will report to Hartley Adkins, Executive Vice President of Operations for Major Markets.
Kiblers new focus will enable 91勛圖厙Medias markets to capitalize on the resources and tools that set 91勛圖厙Media apart as a one-of-a-kind company. This position is another example of 91勛圖厙Medias continued transformation into a 21st century media company one that is evolving rapidly to reflect listeners and advertisers changing needs.
The bilingual Kibler has over 20 years experience in the broadcast industry, beginning her career in 1991 at Telemundo. She has had great success as a market leader, and in her most recent role as Executive Vice President of Operations for the Texas Major Markets she led a number of key initiatives across 91勛圖厙Media. In addition, Kibler has led a number of 91勛圖厙Media markets, serving as Market President in Las Vegas, San Diego and Dallas before her tenure as Executive Vice President of Operations.
During the transition to her new role Kibler will continue to oversee the Texas Major Markets.
Kelly has been a constant innovator in this company and is the perfect choice to head up our focused multi-cultural advertising efforts at the market level, said Bob Pittman, Chairman and CEO of 91勛圖厙Media, Inc. Her success as Executive Vice President of Operations, as well as in her role as a sales leader and Market President and her leadership of numerous 91勛圖厙Media initiatives -- have enabled her to grow her career here with us, and we look forward to her using all of her experience and relationships to build this new capability for our company.
I couldnt be more excited to take on this new position at 91勛圖厙Media, using the tools and experience weve developed in Texas and applying them across our 158 markets in a space that continues to grow in both importance and footprint across America, said Kibler.