iHeartMedia-Indianapolis announced today that Brad Polston has been named Market President, effective December 12. iHeart’s Indianapolis cluster is made up of Classic Rock WFBQ (Q95), Modern Rock WOLT (Alt 103.3), Urban WZRL (Real 98.3) and Sports WNDE-AM.
As Market President, Polston will leverage iHeartMedia-Indianapolis’ four radio station brands and assets to provide quality programming and create new revenue opportunities. Polston will be responsible for all aspects of the market’s operations including sales, programming, digital, events and promotion initiatives.
“Brad’s ability to create and lead winning teams makes him a perfect fit for this position,” said Earl Jones, President for iHeartMedia’s Kentucky-Indiana Region. “I’m confident that his experience and passion for driving results will lead iHeartMedia to continued success.”
“I am thrilled to join the iHeartMedia family and to lead our efforts in Indianapolis,” said Polston. “Having grown up in Indy, Q95 was a big part of my life and to have the opportunity to work with the great talent at that station, as well as WNDE, WOLT and WZRL, is exciting. I am ecstatic and eager to help build upon our relationships with listeners, advertisers and the community.”
Polston has more than 20 years of experience in the media industry, most recently serving as General Manager for Comcast Spotlight in Indianapolis. Prior to that, he held a variety of sales management positions in Colorado, Utah and the Baltimore region.