FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Darren Brown, Chief Operating Officer
Email: [email protected]
Regional Media Names Isaac Forney Vice President of Sales for Central Illinois Territory Covering Nearly 600,000 Residents
Central Illinois – August 5, 2025 – Regional Media is proud to announce the addition of Isaac Forney as Vice President of Sales for its Central Illinois territory, a unified region reaching more than 600,000 residents across LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Henry, Stark, and Knox counties.
In this role, Forney will lead sales and revenue strategy for Regional Media’s full portfolio of radio brands across the Central Illinois region, along with direct oversight of all digital advertising efforts in the market. This includes management of Regional Media’s cutting-edge digital services—from geofencing and streaming to social media campaigns and search engine marketing—positioning local businesses for success both on air and online.
Forney will also oversee the company’s signature Best of Tri-counties branded content campaign, which engages tens of thousands of local residents annually and delivers high-impact visibility for community-driven businesses.
“Isaac is exactly the kind of local leader our company thrives on—strategic, grounded, and committed to helping businesses grow,” said Darren Brown, Chief Operating Officer of Regional Media. “He lives in the region he serves, understands its people, and will be an incredible resource for our clients across broadcast, digital, and branded platforms.”
Forney holds a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a Minor in Applied Communication Studies from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville. His professional experience includes roles with Hoffmann Brothers, Entec Services, and MicroWeld, as well as media experience with Hubbard Radio and the Leadership Council of Southwestern Illinois.
He resides within the Regional Media coverage area with his wife, Katrina, and their one-year-old daughter, Kennedy. His family is deeply rooted in the region—his brother currently serves as a Captain with the Kewanee Fire Department.
To connect with Isaac Forney or explore marketing opportunities in Central Illinois, contact him directly at [email protected]
About Regional Media: Regional Media is the largest locally owned and operated media company serving Central, Western, and Northern Illinois. With deep roots in the communities we serve, Regional Media connects with more local consumers—every single day—than any other media group in the region. Our expansive footprint includes major population centers like the Quad Cities, Sauk Valley, Macomb, Princeton, Peru, Kewanee, and beyond.
As the region’s leading source for trusted local radio, cutting-edge digital marketing, and award-winning branded content, Regional Media delivers results that matter. Our full-service Digital Advertising Department provides advanced solutions like geofencing, social media management, OTT/CTV, programmatic video, search marketing, and more—customized for businesses of all sizes.
We are also the creators of the wildly successful “Best Of” community campaigns, which drive tens of thousands of engaged voters annually and elevate the visibility of local businesses across platforms.
Whether it’s on the air, online, or on the ground in your hometown, Regional Media is proud to be the go-to partner for businesses who want to grow their brand, amplify their message, and make a lasting local impact.
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