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Thursday, January 15, 2015

FMQB Breaking News

Patrick Davis Expands VP/Programming Duties for iHeartMedia to Include Austin and Dallas
Patrick Davis
iHeartMedia has announced that Patrick Davis will expand his duties as Vice President of Programming to include the Austin market, effective immediately.

As Vice President of Programming, Davis will oversee all programming operations for both the Dallas and Austin markets. He started his career as "Flash Phillips" doing mornings and as Program Director in Waco, Texas for eight years.  Davis then became Program Director of WFMF in Baton Rouge and later moved to Dallas in 2002 as Kidd Kraddick's Operations Manager.  Two years later he was named Program Director for KHKS, where he took the station from No.12 to No.1.  In 2011, Davis was named Vice President of Programming of the Dallas cluster.

"We are pleased to have Patrick leading the programming and brand strategies for both the Dallas and Austin clusters," said Brad Hardin, EVP/Programming, iHeartMedia.  "This is a well-deserved and great opportunity for Patrick ­ he has a proven track record and I know he will drive results and lead both markets to even greater ratings success."

"I am confident that Patrick's reputation for success, thorough understanding of our business and extensive CHR experience will help boost the Austin stations to a heightened level of performance," said Pam McKay, Market President, iHeartMedia Austin.  "I am extremely excited to have him as my programming and business partner."

"I'm delighted to have the chance to work with the legendary brands and the amazing team in Austin," said Davis.  "A big thank you to Brad Hardin, Kelly KiblerPam McKay and Deidre Richter for this incredible opportunity. "

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