iHeartMedia has hired Chuck Deskins as Senior Vice President of Inside Sales. Deskins joins iHeart from C3 Media Advertising where he was a partner. He began his career as an AE for Jacor in Cincinnati and moved to their Tampa market in 1992, where he remained when the company was purchased by iHeartMedia, rising to the position of Director of Sales. After spending 14 years with the Tampa market, Deskins was named Market President and General Manager for iHeartMedia Atlanta in 2006. He also served as Director of Sales for iHeartMedia Miami from 2008 until 2009, and as Vice President of Sales for iHeartMedia Tampa from 2009 until 2014. His recent experience also includes serving as the owner/publisher of Coastal Angler Magazine and as a partner at Advantage Marketing advertising agency. Deskins is a graduate of Ohio University.
Deskins will report to James Donovan, Executive Vice President of Inside Sales for iHeartMedia, and will be based out of St. Petersburg, Florida. Donovan said, “iHeartMedia Inside Sales is poised for significant growth under Chuck’s leadership. We’re excited about his deep local radio background and the enhanced sales practices his experience will bring to our fast-paced and talented team.”
Deskins said, “I spent most of my career at iHeartMedia and couldn’t be more excited to help our clients tap into such a powerful combination of marketing assets. The iHeartMedia Inside Sales team is the best in the business and I look forward to working with our great team of professionals.”
