Donald Blesse

About Donald Blesse

Over 45 years sales and sales management experience in Broadcasting and Advertising. I have been in the Cleveland market for over 40 years and associated with WTAM/1100 (formerly since 1985. Since then I have taken on additional responsibilities in Sports Marketing, previously representing the Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Browns Radio Network, and currently the Cleveland Indians Radio Network; as well as cross-cluster responsibilities for our 8 Cleveland market radio brands. I can also leverage our company\'s considerable assets across a regional or national footprint as your needs dictate. My specialties include expertise in media research, including Nielsen, Scarborough, Media Audit, and their related software platforms. While I serve a diverse client base, some of my areas of specialization include Automotive, Healthcare, Education, Financial, and Retail. My mission: Help brand and grow your business.

Experience

1. Sr Account Executive

   iHeartMedia

   Jun 1985 — Present · Cleveland/Akron, OH, US

   Broadcast, digital, and sports marketing experience including WTAM/1100 (formerly WMMS/100.7, Kiss 96.5 (WAKS), Majic 105.7 (WMJI), 106.5 The Lake (WHLK), WGAR/99.5, Real 106.1, BIN 99.1, and Fox Sports 1350 (WARF); with access to regional and national iHeartMedia platforms, including Total Traffic & Weather Network, Black Information Network, and iHeartSports Network. Previous IHM experience includes Cleveland Indians Radio Network and Cleveland Browns Radio Network in various sales and management roles.

Education

• Ohio University

  BS