Bob Pittman has been named CEO of CC Media Holdings, which is backed by
He’ll remain a member of the private New York investment firm
Mark Mays, chairman of Clear Channel Media Holding—and CEO until dropping that title earlier this year—said, “He has been an invaluable contributor to Clear Channel Radio since last November, and he is the perfect person to take Clear Channel to the next level.”
Added Pittman: “I know first-hand that we have great people and the assets that allow them to do great things. We are so much more than just transmitters and broadcast towers—we leverage our local brands, personalities, strategic relationships and programming expertise to create unique experiences that forge real connections with consumers across our multiple platforms.”
(Fred Schruers is a columnist for The Wrap News Inc., a Thomson Reuters content partner.)