Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has appointed new Market Presidents for its Washington DC/Baltimore and Philadelphia clusters. Dennis Lamme has been named Market President for DC/Baltimore, and Richard Lewis replaces Lamme in Philadelphia. Both will report to CCME President of Operations for Major Markets Tom Schurr. Lamme, who has been with Clear Channel for more than 15 years, joins his new market from CCME Philadelphia, where he's served as President/Market Manager since February 2012. He also previously held senior market leadership positions within Clear Channel in the Pittsburgh, St. Louis and Albany markets. As Market President, Lamme will be responsible for all aspects of the Washington DC/Baltimore market's operations "including all strategies, programming and sales initiatives," says Clear Channel's news release. "My goal is to grow the Clear Channel Washington, DC/Baltimore market including both our team's capabilities as well as revenue for the cluster," says Lamme. "As Clear Channel Media and Entertainment continues to grow and change, I'm excited to continue with the company." Says Schurr, "Dennis Lamme has been a great leader for both the Philadelphia and Pittsburgh markets which further proves he is the perfect person to take on this role. His success with Clear Channel Media and Entertainment has been recognized and we know he will bring his great management skills with him to lead the Washington DC/Baltimore market to continued success."
Lewis is promoted from within CCME Philadelphia, where he most recently served as VP of Sales as well as a Sales Category Captain for the Retail Category Division. He has been in the broadcast industry since 1975 and with Clear Channel since 1992. Lewis previously served as Market Manager for Clear Channel’s Harrisburg and Allentown markets, as well as holding the position in Philadelphia from 2001 through 2005. "I am thrilled to return to the role as Market President for Philadelphia. It's such an amazing opportunity to work with some of the most talented people within Clear Channel Media and Entertainment," says Lewis. "I look forward to continuing our winning streak through audience and revenue growth." Says Schurr, "Richard has a proven track record of successful revenue generation in Philadelphia. I am confident that Rich will lead the Philadelphia market to continued success in all aspects of our operations."
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