Clear Channel Names SVP of iHeartRadio Programming

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has named Chris Williams as Sr. VP of iHeartRadio Programming, effective immediately. Williams will be based in New York City and will report to Darren Davis, Executive VP and General Manager of National Programming Platforms and work closely with Brian Lakamp President of Digital and his team.
In this newly created position, Williams will oversee all digital content programming, curation and marketing strategies for iHeartRadio, Clear Channel’s industry leading digital radio platform.
Williams will work closely with the National Sales, Marketing and Partnership team, the Digital team and the editorial and marketing teams to coordinate digital contesting and live streaming events like the iHeartRadio Music Festival, iHeartRadio Pool Party and iHeartRadio Album Release Parties.
Williams most recently served as VP of Programming for Clear Channel Cincinnati, where he oversaw all programming for the market’s seven stations. He has been with Clear Channel since 2005, serving in a variety of programming roles in both the Cincinnati and Atlanta markets. In 2011 Williams expanded his role with the company, becoming the Active Rock Brand Coordinator as Clear Channel’s in-house format expert.