Pittman, Riccitiello Saluted by Media Institute

FCC chair Julius Genachowski and commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will participate in awards banquet

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 9/13/2012 11:25:30 AM

The Media Institute announced Thursday that Clear Channel CEO Bob Pittman and Electronic Arts CEO John Riccitiello will be honored at its upcoming awards banquet Nov. 14.

Pittman is receiving the Freedom of Speech award, while Riccitiello will get the American Horizon Award. 

FCC commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel will deliver the keynote speech at the event, while FCC chairman Julius Genachowski will present the award to Riccitiello, whose gaming software classics include The Sims, Madden NFL and Battlefield.

Pittman's resume includes top posts at MTV Networks, America Online, Quantum Media, Time Warner Enterprises, and AOL Time Warner.