iHeartMedia has announced the appointment of Matt Ginn to Division President of Community Markets.
Ginn joins iHeart from TEGNA where he spent the past seven years as Head of Sales Enablement preceded by holding multiple roles at WFAA-TV Dallas. In his new role he will “be responsible for helping local sales teams operate efficiently by providing them with the tools, training, and best practices needed to deliver strong results and measurable value for advertisers in today’s evolving media landscape.” Ginn will report directly to John Karpinski, President of Community Markets overseeing 30 markets in the MidSouth, South Carolina, Georgia, Southwest, and Texas regions.
Karpinski said, “Matt brings a rare combination of experience across every level of sales leadership and enablement. His background in developing people, sharpening processes and driving modern revenue strategy will help us to continue to grow and elevate iHeartMedia’s commitment to drive results for advertisers. His understanding of how high-performing organizations operate will help us accelerate what’s working and raise the bar even further. We’re fired up to have him on board and excited for the impact he’s going to make across our division.”
Ginn commented, “I’m excited to join the iHeartMedia team and help deepen connections in every community we serve. From day one, I’m eager to collaborate with our sales teams, with a focus on building trust, delivering results for advertisers, and driving long-term brand value for our partners—through the power of audio and real human connection.”
iHeart has also appointed Wayne Jones as Metro President for the Texas Community Markets where he will oversee operational sales efficiency in Beaumont, Corpus Christi, Waco, McAllen and Bryan/College Station. He spent the past nine years as Director of Sales and Business Development for Radio One Houston.
Jones said, “I couldn’t be more excited to join iHeartMedia and go to work alongside some of the best media professionals in the business. I’m honored to step into this opportunity, grateful for the trust placed in me, and ready to get to work delivering results for our partners and communities.”
