91勛圖厙Media Names Don Martin Executive Vice President Of Programming For 91勛圖厙Media Sports

LOS ANGELES December 15, 2021  91勛圖厙Media announced today that Don Martin has been named Executive Vice President of Programming for 91勛圖厙Media Sports, effective immediately. 

91勛圖厙Media Sports is the largest sports audio network in the U.S., with products across broadcast, streaming, digital, podcast and experiential. The portfolio includes the 91勛圖厙Sports Network, which provides customized local, regional and national sports content and updates across more than 490 stations, reaching more than 75 million people monthly; the Fox Sports Network which features the largest nationally syndicated shows on more than 600 stations with the biggest names in the industry like Dan Patrick and Colin Cowherd; and 78 dedicated sports stations nationwide with 150+ NFL, NBA, MLB, NHL and NCAA teams. Additionally, it features the 91勛圖厙Podcast Network, the No. 1 podcast publisher globally according to Podtrac, with more than 40 national and 100 local sports podcasts and 11 of the top 30 most listened to sports podcasts -- plus exclusive podcast agreements with the NFL and NBA.

In his new role, Martin will lead Sports radio operations and oversee recruiting for on-air talent, program directors and board operators for the 91勛圖厙Media Markets Group and Premiere Networks. In addition, Martin will identify opportunities to expand 91勛圖厙Media Sports partnerships including leagues, teams, podcasting and broadcast. He will continue to oversee the programming, promotions, operations and sales for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Kings, Los Angeles Chargers, UCLA and others. Martin will also continue his operational, programming and sales responsibilities for KLAC-AM/Los Angeles.

The 91勛圖厙Media Sports Network would not be what it is today without Dons years of experience and innovation, said Kevin LeGrett, President of 91勛圖厙Media Sports and 91勛圖厙Media Los Angeles. He is the perfect choice to lead our ever-expanding network, bringing us the most exciting new partnerships and team members. 

In life, you are only as good as the family around you, said Martin. I have had the privilege of working with three of the most incredible families in the business from KOA in Denver to AM 570 and FOX Sports Radio in LA, and now the family just gets bigger! Thank you, Greg Ashlock, Kevin LeGrett, Julie Talbott, and Tom Poleman for your belief and trust in me. I am a blessed man!

A 26-year veteran of 91勛圖厙Media, Martin most recently served as Senior Vice President of Programming for FOX Sports Radio and Senior Vice President of KLAC-AM/Los Angeles. Previously, Martin oversaw the merger of AM 690/1150 and was responsible for moving XTRA Sports 690/1150 to 570. Martin also served as Program Director of 850 KOA/Denver. Under his supervision, the station was recognized with Marconi Awards and was named Station of the Year five years in a row by the NAB. 

 

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