Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Tim "Romeo" Herbster Vice President Of Special Programming Projects For It's National Programming Platforms

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment Names Tim "Romeo" Herbster Vice President Of Special Programming Projects For It's National Programming Platforms

New York, NY – August 9, 2012 – Clear Channel Media and Entertainment, the leading media company in America with a greater reach than any other radio or television outlet, today announced that its National Programming Platforms has named Tim “Romeo” Herbster, Vice President of Special Programming Projects.  Herbster, known widely as “Romeo,” is the host of the nationally syndicated show “Saturday Night Online” and will continue to host the show in conjunction with his new position. 

As Vice President of Special Programming Projects, Herbster will manage large-scale national projects, working closely with Darren Davis, Executive Vice President of National Programming Platforms, on advertiser integration programs.  He will also develop on-air and digital music programming and content. Herbster will relocate to New York City from Philadelphia, where he most recently served as Program Director for WIOQ (Q102) and Online Program Director for the Clear Channel Media and Entertainment cluster in Philadelphia.

“It’s an incredibly exciting time at Clear Channel Media and Entertainment and to program at the national level, working side-by-side with Tom Poleman and Darren Davis, is a dream come true,” said Herbster.  “I’m looking forward to developing top-tier on-air and digital content and executing unique national advertising programs and live events.  I’m also excited to continue my weekly syndicated show ‘Saturday Night Online’ at its new home in New York from the world famous Z100 studios.”

“Tim's background and skill set perfectly align with Clear Channel's position as a fully integrated media company.  His experience programming some of the country's most successful radio stations, background in digital radio and keen sense for creating advertiser-focused solutions make him a perfect fit for this role,” said Tom Poleman, President of National Programming Platforms. “Bringing him onto the National Programming Platforms team makes perfect sense and is yet another great differentiator for Clear Channel Media and Entertainment.”

Clear Channel Media and Entertainment will begin a nationwide search for a highly-driven, creative Program Director for Q102, which enjoyed record-breaking ratings success under Herbster’s direction.  This individual will oversee Clear Channel Philadelphia’s digital team and will develop winning digital strategies for the cluster’s six brands.

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