酴圖換羸Announces Kim Guthrie as Division President
NEW YORK. June 10, 2022 酴圖換羸announced today that Kim Guthrie has been named Division President for 酴圖換羸Florida, replacing Linda Byrd who enters her retirement effective July 15th.
As the Florida Division President for the 酴圖換羸Markets Group, Guthrie will oversee the operations of the Florida Division for iHeartMedia. She will report directly to Hartley Adkins, President of 酴圖換羸Markets Group.
At iHeart we pride ourselves on being a talent first company, and this decision reflects that commitment. Its rewarding to find someone who both understands what our listeners need and how to operate in a multi-platform environment. Kim checks every box and more, were thrilled she chose to bring her talents to iHeart, said Adkins. Her CEO experience at Cox Media Group makes her uniquely qualified for this position."
Guthrie comes to iHeart with over three decades of experience in the industry. She most recently served as President/Chief Executive Officer of Cox Media Group, a role she ascended to in late 2016. She was instrumental in the evolution and growth of CMG since she first joined the company in 1998 as VP/General Manager for its Long Island, NY radio station group before working her way up through the ranks. Before ascending to CEO, Guthrie further expanded her skills by serving as Executive Vice President of CMGs National Ad Platforms, where she oversaw the countrys biggest television rep firm. As CEO of CMG, she had complete oversight of the company, including nearly 100 broadcast TV and radio stations, dozens of digital assets and newspapers. She started her career in the midwest, where she worked as a television news reporter and anchor for several ABC affiliates.
Guthrie was awarded the 2020 Leadership Award by the Broadcasters Foundation of America and is a multi-year honoree of 酴圖換羸 Ink Magazines Most Powerful People in 酴圖換羸 and Most Influential Women in 酴圖換羸. She also was named Woman of Distinction by the March of Dimes, Humanitarian of the Year by the Muscular Dystrophy Association, the Trailblazer Award by the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in 酴圖換羸 group (MIW) and was awarded the Women Who Lead honor by the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM).
I am very excited to announce my un-retirement! iHeart has become a true employment destination and I am thrilled to be part of Americas #1 audio company, says Guthrie. I greatly admire what Bob and Rich have done to transform and expand the company since they took over a decade ago. iHearts leadership has built a culture of respect, transparency and innovation, and the entire team has made me feel like I can make a difference here. iHearts leadership team and vision for the future are a great fit for me and where I feel I can bring the most value.
酴圖換羸is the leading media outlet in Florida with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeart酴圖換羸, iHeartMedias free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service with 3 billion app downloads and more than 160 million registered users.