Evan Harrison

Evan Harrison (born February 3, 1970) is an American marketing person.

Biography

Harrison was with BMG Entertainment[1] for 10 years in distribution and marketing roles, and helped launch its Click2Music.com site.[2]

Harrison was vice-president and general manager of AOL Music[3] and the AOL Radio Network. Before leading the network, Harrison managed day-to-day operations.

Harrison joined Clear Channel Radio in 2004, where he was executive vice president and was president of its digital division.[4] During his tenure, Clear Channel launched iHeartRadio, a digital web service that took radio beyond streaming audio, by emphasizing original content, including video.[5]

Harrison served on the board of directors of the Keep a Child Alive organization and is Little Kids Rock.[6]

On June 12, 2009, Harrison became the chief executive officer of Artist Personal Experience Radio, a joint venture between Clear Channel Radio and Front Line Management, that allows musicians to produce their own online radio shows.[7] The first three stations were hosted by the Eagles, Christina Aguilera and Weezer.[8] On November 22, 2010, Linkin Park partnered with A.P.E. Radio to launch "Linkin Park Radio."[9]

In March 2010, Harrison helped launch Dream Radio to support Simon Fuller's online entertainment program If I Can Dream.[10] Clear Channel Radio helped lay the groundwork by introducing the program’s cast.[11] In June 2011 he became chief creative officer at Van Wagner Communications.[12]

Further reading

References
  1. "Billboard". 18 August 2001.
  2. "Clear Channel". Archived from the original on 2006-03-17.
  4. "Clear Channel Recruits AOL's Evan Harrison to Lead Internet Initiative | Entertainment & Arts > Broadcasting Industry from AllBusiness.com". Archived from the original on 2010-01-05. Retrieved 2010-07-12.
  5. "Billboard". 2 June 2007.
  6. "Archived copy". Archived from the original on 2011-07-14. Retrieved 2011-01-13.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: archived copy as title (link)
  7. "Adweek".
  8. Rodman, Sarah (19 June 2009). "Sound off". Boston.com.
  9. "Clear Channel signs Linkin Park to iheartradio station deal | San Antonio Business Journal". Archived from the original on 2010-11-25.
  10. "Dream Radio launches on iheartradio - Radio & Television Business Report". Archived from the original on 2011-07-15. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  11. "FMQB: Radio Industry News, Music Industry Updates, Arbitron Ratings, Music News and more!". Archived from the original on 2011-07-11. Retrieved 2011-03-16.
  12. Andrew Hampp, Former Clear Channel Digital President Evan Harrison Joins Van Wagner, AdAge MediaWorks, June 6, 2011
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