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Market Cap:$2.2B
Last Fiscal Year Sales:$6.8B
  • Public
  • US
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The choice for media is clearly Clear Channel! Founded in 1972 and headquartered in San Antonio, TX, Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) is one of the largest media companies in the US. It owns about 1,200 domestic radio stations and a national radio network, as well as equity in other broadcasting companies. It owns or operates 128 live entertainment venues, and owns or programs 39 television stations. Also, it has a large outdoor advertising division. The Company has revenue of $9.4 billion and employs 36,500 workers. Recently, Clear Channel Television launched a web site design and management service.

Global PresidentPaul J. Meyer
Number of Employees 28,900
Contact Information

200 Basse Rd

PO Box 659512

San Antonio, Texas 78209-8328

www.clearchanne...

(210) 822-2828

NAICS Code Radio Networks: 515111

Recent Events

  • Clear Channel taps new programming exec

    6/25/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

  • Clear Channel Media's Impending Demise: Sirius Consequences

    6/15/09 - Bankruptcy Filings - View Story

  • Clear Channel Names William Eccleshare to President and CEO of Clear Channel International

    6/10/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - CEO - View Story

  • Who's News in Sales and marketing

    6/12/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Other - View Story

  • In Brief - June 8, 2009

    6/08/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - President - View Story

  • More Than 80 Celebrities to Come Together at the 20th Anniversary A Time for Heroes...

    6/09/09 - Mgmt. Change Entering - Vice President - View Story

  • Naked Cowboy names WFLZ in trademark infringement suit

    6/01/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

  • Clear Channel loses $418.22M in 1Q

    5/11/09 - Merger / Acquisition - View Story

  • Parent firm of Clear Channel loses $418M

    5/13/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • Arbitron Deal With Clear Channel Worth $69 Million

    5/05/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Aldav LLC Sues Broadcasters For Patent Infringement

    4/20/09 - Lawsuit Filed - View Story

  • Revenue drops for major stations as ‘fear breeds fear’ among advertisers

    4/25/09 - Financial Announcement - View Story

  • CBS RADIO Completes Deal To Swap Five Mid-Size Market Stations for Two Large Market Stations...

    4/01/09 - Joint Venture / Alliance - View Story

  • Mike Lanman

    3/02/09 - Licensing / Contract - View Story

  • More Clear Channel Cuts Emerge

    1/21/09 - Mgmt. Change Leaving - Vice President - View Story

News & Analysis

clear channel communications inc. - All News and Analysis

Decision Makers

Name (plus bio) Position
Paul J. Meyer Global President
Randall T. Mays President
Andrew W. Levin Chief Legal Officer
David Wilson Chief Information Officer
Herb Hill Chief Accounting Officer
Herbert W. Hill Jr. Chief Accounting Officer
Joe Shannon Chief Technology Officer
Lisa Dollinger Chief Communications Officer
Bennett A. Zier Executive Vice President
Lee Smith Executive Vice President
Michael Hudes Executive Vice President, Corp Development
Barry Gabel Senior Vice President, Marketing
Bill Hamersly Senior Vice President, Human Resources
Brian Glicklich Senior Vice President, Digital Media
Chad Dan Senior Vice President, Real Estate
Diane Warren Senior Vice President, Hd Digital Radio Alliance
Jessica Marventano Senior Vice President, Government Affairs
Jim Cooke Senior Vice President, Creative Services
John T. Tippit Senior Vice President, Strategic Development
John T. Tippitt Senior Vice President, Strategic Development
Julie Hill Senior Vice President, Finance
Kathryn Johnson Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations
Kenneth E. Wyker General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary
Randy Palmer Senior Vice President, Investor Relations
Ace Horan Vice President, Financial Systems
Angela T. Fleming Regional Vice President, Marketing
Bates Richmond Vice President, Risk Management
Brian Coleman Vice President
Brittny Shaw Vice President, Marketing & Communications
Carolyn Burek Vice President, Corporate Accounting
Kathryn Koch Vice President, Outdoor Accounting
Lee Clear Reg Vice President
Mark Rowe Vice President, Outdoor Accounting
Mary Stich Vice President
Michael Gayler Vice President & Deputy General Counsel
Omar Thompson Vice President, Marketing
Paul Peterson Vice President, Corporate Services
Rick Mangum Vice President, Broadcast Accounting
Rick Mueller Vice President, Western Reg Booking
Rick Wolf Vice President & Corp Counsel
Sanda Coyle Vice President, Marketing
Stephanie Ro Vice President
Stephanie Rosales Vice President, Corporate Tax
Susan Krieg Vice President, Corporate Reporting
Tony Preus Vice President, Taxi Media
Cammy Jones Director, Communications
James Craven Director, Communications
Jeremiah Xenakis Director, Marketing
Laura Sanders Director for Communication Streams
Mark Abernethy Senior Director, Marketing
Rick Everett Director, Marketing
Robert Thurner Director, Marketing
Scott Quitadamo Director, Vertical Real Estate
Travis Larson Director, Communications, Govt Affairs
Ann Kane Manager, Marketing
Gary Kidd Manager, Production
Helen Cavazos Manager, Diversity
Kevin Neas Manager, Production
Dale Head General Counsel, Live Entertainment Business
Linda Godin Senior Account Executive
Richard Wells Senior Account Executive
Alan D. Feld Director
B. J. McCombs Director
J.C. Watts Director
John B. Zachry Director
John H. Williams Director
John P. Connaughton Director
Kent R. Weldon Director
Phyllis Riggins Director
Theodore H. Strauss Director

Board of Directors

Name (plus bio) Position
B.J. McCombs Board of Directors
Lowry Mays Board of Directors
Perry J. Lewis Board of Directors
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Global President Current
Clear Media Limited Board of Directors Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. CEO, Clear Channel Outdoor, Worldwide Former
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. President & COO Former
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Operating Officer -- Clear Channel Outdoor Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. President Current
Clear Channel Chief Financial Officer and Director Current
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. CFO Current
House of Blues Houston Foundation Chairman Current
Hob Myrtle Beach Chairman Current
Hob New Orleans Chairman Current
House of Blues Chairman Current
Mexico Law Blog Chairman Current
Live Nation Inc. Board Chairman Current
House of Blues Concerts Inc. Chairman Current
Live Music Chairman Current
Kensei Media Ltd. Chairman Current
Hob Chicago Chairman Current
Hob San Diego Chairman Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association Board Member Current
Live Nation Inc. Interim Chief Executive Officer Former
Clear Channel World Wide Inc. President & CFO Former
Cc Media President and Chief Financial Officer Former
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Financial Officer Former
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Executive Vice President Former
Trammell Crow Company Merger & Acquisitions Department Former
Press Release Former
Live Nation Inc. Board Director Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
The University of Texas Bachelors Degree Former
The University of Texas at Austin Bachelors With High Honors Former
Trammell Crow Company Team Member Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Executive Vice President, Chief Legal Officer and Secretary Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Legal Officer Current
Clear Channel Broadcasting Chief Legal Officer & Executive Vice President, Law & Govt Affairs Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Information Officer Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President Former

Herbert W. Hill, Jr. was appointed Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of the Company in April 2006 and has served as Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer of Clear Channel Communications since 1997.

Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Senior Vice President and Chief Accounting Officer Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Accounting Officer Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Technology Officer Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President Former

Lisa Dollinger is Chief Communications Officer for Clear Channel Communications, Inc., a global media and entertainment company with leadership positions in broadcasting, outdoor advertising and live entertainment. Drawing on more than 17 years of experience in strategic communications and marketing, Dollinger provides executive leadership for the company's communications initiatives, acting as chief communications strategist and spokesperson for company. She directs corporate communications and branding, reputation and issues management, strategic positioning of the company's diverse global assets, media relations, consumer viral marketing, strategic sponsorships and employee communications. She also works with executive management on litigation, public policy and financial communications. Dollinger was promoted to the position of Chief Communications Officer in March 2005, having served as Senior Vice President of Corporate Communications since March 2003. Prior to this, Dollinger serves as Senior Vice President of Marketing and Communications for the company's radio division. Dollinger was previously the Vice President of Corporate Communications for Capstar Broadcasting Corporation. Capstar's first employee at its inception in 1996, Dollinger was instrumental in building and promoting the company until its merger with Chancellor Media Corporation in 2000, creating AMFM, Inc. AMFM subsequently merged with Clear Channel Communications in 2001 to create the world's largest radio company. After Capstar's merger with Chancellor, Dollinger opened her own strategic marketing and public relations firm based in Austin, with clients across a diversity of industries. In January 2003, Dollinger was tapped to lead marketing and communications for Clear Channel Radio. Since rejoining the radio industry in January 2003, Dollinger has ranked among the top 2 in Radio Ink Magazine's annual ranking of Most Influential Woman in Radio, being named to the list in 2003, 2004 and 2005. Dollinger is also a longtime member of American Women in Radio and Television and has been a national judge for AWRT's Gracie Allen Awards for several years. She has served on the boards of AWRT, Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, and on numerous industry committees. Dollinger graduated from The University of Texas at Austin in 1984, with a B.S. degree in Organizational Communication. She and her daughter reside in San Antonio, Texas.

Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Chief Communications Officer Current
Radiomiw Chief Communications Officer Current
Awrt Senior Vice President, Communications Current
Awrt Board of Directors Current
Big Brothers Big Sisters Board of Directors Former
The University of Texas at Austin B.S. Degree In Organizational Communication Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Executive Vice President Current
Organization Position Status
Targetcast Networks President, Innovation Strategy and Growth at Interpublic Mediabrands Former
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Executive Vice President, Corp Development Current
Targetcast Networks Board of Directors Current
Adspace Networks, Inc President Former
Organic Inc. President Former
Adspace Networks, Inc Coo Former
Organic Inc. Coo Former
Clear Channel Outdoor Holdings, Inc. Global Director of Digital Media Former
Young & Rubicam Inc. Advertising Former
Clear Channel Outdoor Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Human Resources Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Digital Media Current
Premiere Radio Networks Senior Vice President, Digital Media Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Real Estate Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Hd Digital Radio Alliance Current
Clear Channel World Wide Inc. Vice President, Communications Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Government Affairs Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Creative Services Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Strategic Development Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Strategic Development Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Finance Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Corporate Relations Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. General Counsel, Senior Vice President & Secretary Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Vice President, Investor Relations Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Financial Systems Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Regional Vice President, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Risk Management Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Treasurer Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Marketing & Communications Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Corporate Accounting Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Outdoor Accounting Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Reg Vice President Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Outdoor Accounting Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Associate General Counsel Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President & Deputy General Counsel Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Corporate Services Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Broadcast Accounting Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Western Reg Booking Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President & Corp Counsel Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Corporate Tax Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Corporate Reporting Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Vice President, Taxi Media Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Communications Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Communications Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Marketing Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Marketing Former

Laura Sanders began her career working with Clear Channel Communications as a Graphic Designer with WKRC-TV in Cincinnati. She creates animation poetry utilizing After Affects and Photoshop tools. Whatever! Laura has 10 years of experience in the field of graphic design, ranging from print to video animation. She has been Art Director for WKRC-TV in Cincinnati as well as a full-time freelancer. As the current Art Director for Communication Streams, Laura implements branding continuity and a unique flair to each client. She resides in West Chester with her husband, Gary and her two daughters, Julia and Nicole (ages four and two, respectively).

Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director for Communication Streams Current
Communication Streams, LLC Art Director Current
WKRC-TV Art Director Former
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Graphic Designer Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Director, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Vertical Real Estate Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Vertical Real Estate Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director, Communications, Govt Affairs Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Manager, Marketing Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Manager, Production Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Manager, Diversity Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Manager, Production Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. General Counsel, Live Entertainment Business Current

Linda Godin was recently appointed to the Board of Directors of the Palmdale Water District. Godin is a Senior Account Executive for ClearChannel Communications and has worked in the marketing and special events industry for a number of years. She is an active member of the community creating and executing local food drives, fund raising programs for the local Boys & Girls Club and March of Dimes, and promoting "drug-free" programs in local schools. She also served as Executive Director and Corporate Secretary for the Palmdale Chamber of Commerce.Director Godin serves on the District's Personnel and Outreach committees and as commissioner for the Antelope Valley State Water Contractors Association, a JPA of local state water project contractors. Her term will expire in December 2007.

Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Account Executive Current
Lamar Outdoor Advertising Current
Antelope Valley State Water Contractors Association Chair Current
Palmdale Water District Secretary Current
The Dimes Board of Directors Current
Palmdale Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Former
Antelope Valley State Water Contractors Association Commissioner Former
Palmdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors Former
Organization Position Status
Palmdale Water District Director for the Palmdale Water District Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Senior Account Executive Current
Palmdale Water District Director Current
Palmdale Chamber of Commerce Executive Director and Corporate Secretary Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Bain Capital, LLC Managing Director Current
Crc Health Group, Inc. Board of Directors Current
ProSiebenSat.1 Media AG Director Current
4THERAPY.Com Network, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Warner Music Group Corporation Board of Directors Current
MC Communications Inc. Director Current
Quintiles Transnational Corp. Director Current
Berklee | Bpc Board of Directors Current
SunGard Board of Directors Current
Wall Street Concepts, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Bain Capital, LLC Board of Directors Current
HCA Inc. Board of Directors Current
Hospital Corporation of America Director Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Bain Capital, LLC Consultant Former
Warner Chilcott Holdings Company III, Limited Board of Directors Former
Warner Chilcott Inc. Board of Directors Former
University of Virginia B.S. In Commerce Former
Organization Position Status
Thomas H. Lee Partners, LP Managing Director Current
THL Inc. Managing Director Current
Governair Corporation Board of Directors Current
Temtrol, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Niles Audio Corporation Board of Directors Current
Michael Foods, Inc. Director Current
NTK Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Nortek, Inc. Director Current
Nortek Holdings, Inc. Board of Directors Current
Papetti Board of Directors Current
Progressive Moulded Products Limited Director Current
FairPoint Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Syratech Corporation Director Current
Wellington Management Company, LLP Former
Good Sports Board Member Former

Lowry Mays founded Clear Channel Communications in 1972. At that time, Lowry was an investment banker and had the opportunity to purchase and operate his first radio station in San Antonio, Texas. Clear Channel currently owns and operates more than 800 radio stations and close to one million outdoor advertising displays in 50 countries. Lowry transformed what appeared to be simply a radio business into an advertising company that continues to serve local communities and advertising customers. The company’s media and entertainment offerings include radio and outdoor advertising assets that deliver highly targeted and effective demographics. Before founding what was then known as San Antonio Broadcasting Company, Lowry was Senior Vice President of Corporate Finance at Russ & Company, an investment firm where he worked from 1962 until 1972. He had previously served as an officer in the U.S. Air Force. During his 30 years in the media and entertainment businesses, Lowry has been heavily involved in numerous professional industry organizations. He has also committed himself to many civic endeavors and has received a number of awards. These have included: * Past Chairman of the Board of Regents, Texas A&M University * Benefactor of the Mays School of Business, Texas A&M University * Past Chairman, United Way of San Antonio * Associates Board, Harvard Business School * Chairman, Joint Board of the National Association of Broadcasters, 1996 * Distinguished Alumni Award, Texas A&M University * Member, Broadcasting & Cable Hall of Fame * International Citizen of the Year Award, San Antonio World Affairs Council, 1997 * National Radio Award, National Association of Broadcasters, 1998 * Ranked No. 1 among Top 40 Most Powerful People in Radio, as listed by Radio Ink Magazine, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003 and 2004 and received Radio Ink’s Lifetime Leadership Award for 2005 * Member, Texas Business Hall of Fame, inducted 1999 * C.W. Conn Distinguished New Venture Leader Award, Texas A&M University, 2000 * Radio Hall of Fame, inducted 2004 * National Association of Broadcasters, Distinguished Service Award, 2005 * Library of American Broadcasting, Giants of Broadcasting, 2006 Lowry holds a BS in Petroleum Engineering from Texas A&M University and an MBA from the Harvard University Business School. Lowry and his wife, Peggy live in San Antonio, Texas and have 4 children and 16 grandchildren. The Mayses oversee operations of the Mays Family Foundation which supports a variety of global community organizations and charitable causes.

Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Founder & Chairman Former
Harvard Business School MBA Former
Organization Position Status
Heartland Industrial Partners, L.P. Senior Managing Director Current
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Board of Directors Current
Superior Essex, Inc. Board of Directors Current
CRT Capital Group LLC Advisory Director Former
Smith Barney member Former
Smith Barney Director Former
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current
Organization Position Status
Clear Channel Communications Inc. Director Current

Executive News

  • Clear Channel Outdoor names new CFO

    Twin Cities Business Journal - 6/05/09 - View Story

  • Clear Channel Outdoor names new CFO

    Sacramento Business Journal - 6/05/09 - View Story

  • Clear Channel Outdoor names new CFO

    San Antonio Business Journal - 6/05/09 - View Story

  • Clear Channel appoints Chet Kwasniak as CFO of Americas Division

    RTTNews.com - 6/05/09 - View Story

  • Clear Channel Outdoor Appoints Chet Kwasniak as Chief Financial Officer

    Stockwatch - 6/05/09 - View Story

  • WNUA format change coming?

    Chicago Sun-Times - 5/21/09 - View Story

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     CCU $27.40 -7.60 (-21.71% )
Average Volume 56,173
Shares Outstanding 63.70M
Market Cap 1.7B
Year High 36.75
Year Low 22.54
Earnings Per Share N/A
P/E Ratio -
Dividend N/A
Yield N/A
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