This is funny, if only in a non-funny way: Perhaps Clear Channel (NYSE: CCU) Radio is concerned about Sam Zell poaching more of the company’s executives to run interactive at The Tribune Company (those poachings are always announced in zany Zell-esque releases from Tribune). The radio network has locked in several senior execs to multi-year contracts. Among those who signed up for the long-haul is Evan Harrison, who has been promoted to president of Clear Channel’s Online Music & Radio unit…he will continue as EVP of Clear Channel Radio. As online head, Harrison created a local radio social net, which claims 500,000 members. Gene Romano, has been upped to EVP of programming from his previous role as SVP of programming.

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All the other promoted execs are expected to work on the digital platforms that correspond to Clear Channel’s broadcast stations. Release