iHeartMedia Mansfield and Marion Announce Retirement of Longtime Market President Margie Tasseff
MANSFIELD, OH — May 26, 2026 — iHeartMedia Mansfield, home to seven iconic radio stations, and iHeartMedia Marion, home to three dynamic stations, announced today that longtime Market President Margie Tasseff will retire, effective June 1, 2026, concluding a nearly 40-year career with the company and a lasting legacy across the Ohio communities.
Tasseff played a pivotal role in the growth and success of iHeartMedia Mansfield and Marion, helping shape the market through her leadership, deep community relationships and unwavering commitment to local broadcasting. She has served as Market President of Mansfield for the past 15 years, leading the market through periods of transformation and growth while championing local programming, partnerships and charitable initiatives that made a meaningful impact across the region.
“Margie’s passion for this business, her commitment to the Mansfield and Marion communities and the relationships she built over nearly four decades have left an incredible mark on our company and everyone fortunate enough to work alongside her,” said Matt Bell, iHeartMedia Area President. “She has been a trusted leader, mentor and advocate for both our employees and our partners, and her presence will truly be missed. We are deeply grateful for everything she has contributed to iHeartMedia and wish her nothing but happiness and success in this next chapter.”
Tasseff, a graduate of Ashland University, built a career in broadcasting and media sales spanning nearly four decades. She began as an account executive at WDBN before continuing her career at WNIR in Akron. Her journey later brought her to Mansfield, where she joined WMAN and Y105. Through dedication and leadership, she advanced from account executive to sales manager and ultimately Market President for the seven-station iHeartMedia Ashland/Mansfield cluster. In 2021 she also took on the duties of Market President of iHeartMedia Marion.
Beyond her professional accomplishments, Tasseff has remained deeply involved in the community, serving on the board of the Buckeye Imagination Museum and as Vice President of the Ohio District 5 Area Agency on Aging, in addition to serving on many other community organizations throughout the years.
Reflecting on her career, Tasseff shared, “Spending 39 years with one employer is truly uncommon. I’m deeply proud of what we’ve built together over the years — from the friendships and partnerships to the impact we’ve made through local radio. I’ve been fortunate to grow professionally while working with outstanding colleagues and serving a community that has meant so much to me. These stations will always hold a special place in my heart.”
iHeartMedia is the leading media outlet in the Mansfield and Marion markets with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own iHeartRadio, iHeartMedia’s free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service – available across more than 500 platforms and over 2,000 devices including smart speakers, digital auto dashes, tablets, wearables, smartphones, virtual assistants, televisions and gaming consoles.
About iHeartMedia Mansfield and Marion, Inc.
iHeartMedia Mansfield and Marion own and operate WMAN-AM, WMAN-FM, WNCO-AM, WNCO-FM, WSWR-FM, WFXN-FM, WXXF-FM, 1490 WMRN, Majic 95.9, and Buckeye Country 94.3 and is part of iHeartMedia. iHeartMedia, Inc. [Nasdaq: IHRT] is the leading audio media company in America, with nine out of ten Americans listening to iHeart broadcast radio in every month. iHeart’s broadcast radio assets alone have a larger audience in the U.S. than any other media outlet and over four times the ad-enabled audience of the largest digital only audio service. iHeart is the largest podcast publisher according to both Podtrac and Triton, with more downloads than the next two podcast publishers combined, has the most recognizable live events across all genres of music, has the number one social footprint among audio players, has the highest-reach and most engaged influencers, and is the only fully integrated audio ad tech solution across broadcast, streaming and podcasts. The company continues to leverage its strong audience connection and unparalleled consumer reach to build new platforms, products and services. Visit iHeartMedia.com for more company information.