Licata Promoted In Leadership Role At iHeart

iHeartMedia has announced a new leadership structure for its Markets Group, which oversees more than 860 radio outlets nationwide, following the news that longtime executive Hartley Adkins will retire at the end of the summer. Bob Pittman and COO/CFO Rich Bressler detailed the transition plan, which takes effect September 1.

Ann Marie Licata, currently Executive Vice President of Sales Operations and Client Success, will be promoted to President, Markets Group and Sales Operations. Licata brings more than a decade of leadership experience at iHeart, as well as a background in performance-focused client strategy from her previous work with Madison Square Garden. She will lead the company’s extensive local broadcast operations.

Bernie Weiss, who serves as Division President for the Northeast and Chicago markets, has been named Chief Operating Officer of the Markets Group. Weiss is credited for his success in key markets including New York, Washington, DC, Philadelphia, and Chicago. In his new role, he will work closely with Licata to guide day-to-day operations and local market performance.

In addition, Paul Corvino, Division President of the Southern California Division, will take on expanded duties focused on national new business development. Corvino will collaborate with Licata, Weiss, and Julie Donohue, President of Multi-Market Partnerships, to drive major revenue initiatives across the organization.

The leadership transition comes amid what iHeart described as a period of growth under Adkins’ tenure. In their message, Pittman and Bressler said the incoming team is well positioned to build on that momentum and leverage the company’s unique capabilities to serve audiences and advertisers alike. Adkins, who announced his retirement earlier this week after 32 years with the company, will remain with iHeart in a Strategic Advisor role.