2026 Creative LIAisons Onsite Panels & Speakers

Rahul Sabnis
President, Chief Creative Officer
iHeartMedia
New York

Topic: What can audio do that other channels can’t?

About Rahul:
 
Most companies overlook creativity because they can't articulate its value. I look for brands that want to build a culture of creativity to accelerate growth. I've spent 25 years solving that problem. At agencies like Digitas, Havas, 360i, and MullenLowe. And most recently as President and CCO at the largest audio platform in the country. My approach is always the same. Find where creativity is being treated like overhead. Move it upstream. Make it indispensable.
 
Rahul Sabnis is the EVP, Chief Creative Officer at iHeartMedia. In his role, Sabnis is tasked with inspiring creativity to every aspect of the company, helping brands connect with the vast portfolio of assets iHeartMedia has to offer.

Prior to joining iHeart, Sabnis held leadership positions at companies including MullenLowe Profero, 360i, and Havas Worldwide.

He is a member of the Advisory Council of the Radio Mercury Awards and volunteers his time with multiple universities to encourage the next generation to choose the industry he loves, also serving as an Annual Student Campaign Judge with the American Association of Advertising Agencies.