Clear Channel Radio Promotes Earl Jones to Regional Vice President of Its Chicago Market

Rahilly commented, "Earl's accomplishments in key leadership rolesmake him a natural choice for this position. While he will be missedin Louisville, he has developed a solid management team, and in takingthis step, leaves additional opportunity for the folks in thatmarket."

"The Chicago area features some of the greatest radio stations inthe country. I am eager to work with the very talented group ofoperators there and am excited about the opportunities ahead of me,"said Jones of his appointment.

A 20-year veteran of the broadcast industry, Jones joined ClearChannel Radio in 1998 as Director of Sports Marketing in Atlanta. Overthe course of his career, Jones has also worked for stations in theDetroit and Washington, D.C. markets.

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