Clear Channel Outdoor (NYSE: CCO), an indirect subsidiary of iHeartMedia Inc., has tapped international media sales and marketing veteran Jim Campbell to lead its New York market operations.
As the new Clear Channel Outdoor New York President, we are told that he will hyper-focus on customer centric initiatives that drive revenue growth opportunities for the company and its valued local, regional and national clients.
He told us “I look forward to working with the team at Clear Channel Outdoor to further enhance our presence in the New York area. Engaging with clients and helping them reach consumers with printed and digital out-of-home advertising is an opportunity to convey the dynamic capabilities Clear Channel Outdoor is bringing to bear in the industry. Integrating our media with the goals of our clients to achieve measurable results is one of our greatest strengths.”
In this highly-competitive market, and against the backdrop of a shifting media landscape where advertisers are laser-focused on ROI, Campbell will set measurable targets and standards for his team, as well as coach employees while driving even greater accountability among the salesforce.
Jack Jessen, Regional President, Clear Channel Outdoor – Northeast said “I’m confident Jim will ensure his sales executives are proficient with our latest media technologies, such as Clear Channel Outdoor RADAR, to help our clients understand how to plan, buy and measure their campaigns on our medium,” said He is a true collaborator and his leadership will strengthen the employees in New York through innovative approaches to team building, revenue generation and market footprint growth.”
As one of the leading OOH media operators in New York and the tri-state area, Clear Channel Outdoor helps brands reach and engage with travelers throughout their journey across all major arterials including I-95, Long Island Expressway, I-80, Cross Bronx Expressway, and Garden State Parkway. Additionally, Clear Channel Outdoor’s footprint spans through Northern New Jersey, New York City inclusive of Times Square, Westchester County and Hudson Valley. Clear Channel Outdoor has the widest variety of OOH media formats and is the only OOH company with digital OOH across the entire New York DMA.
Prior to joining Clear Channel, Jim spent 21 years with Metromedia Technologies in various roles including sales, marketing, President and CEO. Jim created MMT’s OnePrint selling strategy, and grew MMT’s operations to six continents. He also served as Vice President, Corporate Development for CBS Outdoor, expanding CBS’ business development, political advertising and production efforts. More recently, Jim launched a management consulting firm, Urban Lure, advising companies in various industries including OOH, on strategy, development and execution.