Ken Benson
Ken Benson is a renowned programming, research, and marketing executive with a three-decade track record of leading and advising media brands around the world. As the founder of P1 Media Group, he has spent more than 20 years delivering consumer insights and strategic guidance to broadcasters across four continents. A multi-award-winning programmer, Ken has held some of the industry’s most influential leadership roles, including VP of Music Programming at MTV in New York, Senior VP of Programming at AM/FM Chancellor (now iHeartMedia), and Executive VP of Programming at Citadel (now Cumulus), where he oversaw more than 250 stations. In 2024, Ken added the day-to-day programming duties of Portland’s iconic KINK to his workload, leading the station to its strongest ratings performance in 34 years. Earlier in his career, he helped shape the legendary West Coast Z100, driving eight consecutive #1 ratings periods and quadrupling the station’s cash flow. Ken has lived in London and throughout the United States and holds a BA in Mass Communication and Marketing from the State University of New York.
