KATZ MARKETING SOLUTIONS PROMOTES MOLLY WYTHES AND JULIE LANE
TO LEADERSHIP ROLES
Wythes to Lead NY office; Lane Takes Helm in Dallas, Chicago
New York, NY – November 17, 2010 -- Katz Marketing Solutions (KMS), which creates strategic radio-focused multiplatform campaigns for advertisers and their agencies, today announced the promotion of two executives in New York and Dallas.
Molly Wythes will lead the New York office of Katz Marketing Solutions, the national marketing arm of the Katz Media Group. Joining Katz Media Group in 1994, Molly is a veteran of new business development with extensive agency and sales experience. Prior to her position with Katz Marketing Solutions, she was Senior Vice President, Managing Director, for Clear Channel Katz Advantage in New York. Molly also held the position of Vice President, Marketing Manager, for Katz Dimensions.
Julie Lane's responsibilities are also being expanded. In addition to continuing to manage the Dallas office, Julie will oversee the Katz Marketing Solutions Chicago office. A 14-year veteran of Katz Media Group, Lane develops integrated radio programs for advertisers and agencies. She began her career at Katz in 1996 with Clear Channel Katz Advantage, where she held the position of Vice President, Director. Prior to joining Katz, Lane was Vice President of Sales with Interep in Dallas.
“I am thrilled to have Molly and Julie lead our teams in these critical locations,” said Bob McCurdy, President of Katz Marketing Solutions. “It’s imperative that we continue to demonstrate to advertisers radio’s genuine value as an advertising and branding platform, and we’re uniquely positioned to help guide marketers through the rapidly expanding opportunities now open to them. With their proven talents and strong track records, I am positive Molly and Julie will help take KMS to its next level of growth.”
Katz Marketing Solutions is charged with developing new business for radio and creating customized campaigns for national advertisers. Launched in 2008, the New York-based company leads Katz Media Group’s creative charge while working closely with chief marketing officers, brand managers and their agencies in the earliest stages of the communications planning process.
About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group is the nation's leading full-service media sales and marketing firm serving the broadcasting industry. A subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, Katz Media Group is based in New York and has 19 regional offices. Founded in 1888, the company was the nation's first media representation firm and today represents more than 4,000 radio stations, 500 television stations and a variety of digital platforms. Additional information can be found at www.katz-media.com