Today iHeartMedia announced that Jon Kurland has been named the Executive Vice President of Business Affairs and Chief Entertainment Counsel, effective immediately. In his new role, Kurland will lead iHeartMedia’s Business Affairs team and focus on strategic deals and relationships with the company’s podcast, music, entertainment, and new media partners.
According to the announcement released by the company, Kurland will be responsible for business and legal affairs across iHeartMedia including multiplatform assets, digital audio, and tentpole events.
He will also oversee the company’s entertainment legal functions across podcasts, live events, and new media initiatives as well as its music licensing strategy, including maintaining and renewing all music industry licenses for iHeartRadio’s digital services and performance licenses. Kurland will be based in New York City and report to Jordan Fasbender, Executive Vice President and General Counsel of iHeartMedia, Inc.
“Jon’s vast experience and dealmaking skills in the audio industry will be incredibly valuable as we continue to innovate and expand our partnerships and opportunities that leverage and enhance iHeartMedia’s position as the leading audio company in the U.S.” said Fasbender.
“As the top audio company in America, iHeartMedia is uniquely positioned at the convergence of music, podcasting, live events, television, and all manner of innovative digital media,” said Kurland. “I’m thrilled to leverage my legal and dealmaking expertise across a wide range of formats and platforms to unlock value for the company, while also empowering artists and creators and serving iHeartMedia’s millions of listeners.”
