Michael Martin
After nearly two decades with CBS Radio, Entercom and Audacy, Michael Martin has announced that is stepping down from his position as SVP of Programming and Head of Music Initiatives. Audacy Chief Programming Officer Jeff Sottolano shared the news the news in memo.
Martin joined then CBS Radio in 2009 after a successful career at Clear Channel Communications, leading our Bay Area music brands including KLLC, KMVQ and KITS. In 2014, he took on the newly created position of SVP of Programming and Music Initiatives, leading the company’s partnerships with the music industry.
In this role, he has liaised with artists, labels and managers and collaborated with the company’s Format Vice Presidents and Brand Managers to innovate new on-air and off-air experiences for consumers and advertisers. Those innovations have included the development of Audacy’s annual We Can Survive concert. He has also overseen Audacy’s music partnership programs, including the new artist development program LAUNCH.
Sottolano praised Martin by saying, “Michael’s creativity and competitiveness have been a tremendous asset to Audacy. We will sorely miss him as we wish him well in the next chapter of his career.”
Martin commented, “Throughout my career, I’ve had the chance to build and evolve programming platforms, develop meaningful artist partnerships, and create large scale events that connect brands with audiences in real, measurable ways. I’m proud of the work, the innovation, and the results. At the core, I’ve always focused on building brands, developing talent, and creating moments that actually cut through, and that’s exactly what I plan to keep doing moving forward. I’m excited for what’s ahead.”
Martin will be with the company through May 1st.
