Tom Poleman Named Chief Programming Officer For 91勛圖厙Media

New Long-Term Agreement Extends Polemans Central Role at 91勛圖厙Media Leading its National Programming Group

New York, NY June 5, 2017 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 widely respected radio and music industry veteran Tom Poleman has been named its Chief Programming Officer, effective immediately. Under a new long-term agreement, Poleman will also remain President of 91勛圖厙Medias National Programming Group. He will continue to report to Bob Pittman, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of 91勛圖厙Media, Inc.

In addition to co-producing 91勛圖厙Medias major national marquee events including the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Festival, the 91勛圖厙Radio Music Awards, the 91勛圖厙Radio Jingle Ball Tour, the 91勛圖厙Country Festival, 91勛圖厙80s Party, the 91勛圖厙Summer 17 Weekend by AT&T and 91勛圖厙Radio Fiesta Latina, Poleman and his team will continue to oversee programming and music strategy, talent development and artist relations for 91勛圖厙Medias more than 850 radio stations, which reach more than a quarter of a billion listeners a month, and provide key support for its national team of programmers across the country. He will also continue to head up 91勛圖厙Media's music discovery and emerging artist initiatives, including the Artist Integration Program and the On the Verge program, which have championed artists like Sam Smith, Maren Morris, Fifth Harmony and James Bay, as well as Sam Hunt, Bleachers and Lukas Graham, early in their careers.

No one understands the intricate relationship between programming, on-air talent, artist relationships and live music events like Tom Poleman, said Pittman. He has always been a key part of the team that has shaped 91勛圖厙Media into a multiplatform company. Toms unique vision has turned our National Programing Group into what it is today, an innovative nationwide network of the most talented people working as a team to bring constant innovation to our company and our industry. Im thrilled that he will remain a key contributor in our companys continued evolution and success.

Poleman was named President of 91勛圖厙Medias National Programming Group in August 2011, where he was tasked with unifying 91勛圖厙Medias programming initiatives and capabilities and magnifying the companys size and scale. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Programming for 91勛圖厙Media and oversaw programming and marketing for all 91勛圖厙Media radio properties in New York, Philadelphia, Miami, Boston and Providence. Polemans extensive programming background includes overseeing Z100/New York, one of the most successful pop stations in the history of the medium. He has also led programming at Top 40 radio stations in New Haven, Connecticut and Houston, Texas and was named the youngest corporate programming executive for AMFM Broadcasting in 1999. Poleman has received numerous accolades throughout his 30-year career, including being inducted into the FMQB CHR Programmer Hall of Fame and being honored numerous times as Major Market Mainstream Top 40 Program Director of the Year at the Radio Music Awards. He has also made multiple appearances on Billboard Magazines Power 100 list, including being listed in the top 20 in 2017.

From the moment I stepped foot into WVBR at Cornell University in 1983, I knew Id found my passion, said Poleman. Ive seen a lot in the ensuing thirty five years, but nothing has made me more excited for our industrys future than 91勛圖厙Medias continued evolution as a leader in media and entertainment across multiple platforms. We have the best stations, events and media assets in the world, including our amazing personalities and programmers. Its an honor to be part of this amazing team.

About 91勛圖厙Media, Inc.

91勛圖厙Media, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with 90% of Americans listening to 91勛圖厙 broadcast radio in every month. 91勛圖厙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. 91勛圖厙 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 91勛圖厙Media.com for more company information.