KATZ RADIO GROUP NAMES CHRISTINE TRAVAGLINI
PRESIDENT OF CHRISTAL RADIO
New York, April 29, 2008 - Katz Media Group, the largest media representation company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Christine Travaglini as President of Christal Radio, part of the Katz Radio Group. She was promoted from her position as Senior Vice President and General Sales Manager for Christal, a post she held for the past five years.
Travaglini replaces Brian Benedik, who was named President of Katz 360 Sales, a new division that will focus on expanding the company’s digital efforts by offering national advertisers the ability to reach their target audiences through several different channels, which include on-air, online, HD and mobile.
“Christine’s vast experience and exceptional understanding of the radio industry made her the obvious choice to take over as President,” said Mark Gray, President of Katz Radio Group. “She’s done a spectacular job of developing Christal’s sales force while simultaneously building long-term relationships with our client stations and the advertising community. I am certain that Christine will make an immediate impact in her new role.”
“I am delighted that Christine will take over as President of Christal Radio, which started in business more than 50 years ago,” said Stu Olds, Chief Executive Officer of the Katz Media Group. “She’s built a tremendous track record in her many years with our company, and I am confident that her extraordinary talent and ability to deliver results will help Christal achieve its next level of growth.”
As General Sales Manager for Christal Radio, Travaglini was responsible for overseeing Christal’s 12 regional offices and sales personnel, reporting directly to the company president on their performance. She also managed the hiring, training and retaining of all sales personnel in each of Christal’s offices. Travaglini, who began her career in 1989 as a sales assistant with Katz Radio in Atlanta, was twice selected as one of Radio Ink’s Most Influential Women in Radio.
“I am honored and excited to take on this larger role at a company with Christal’s extraordinary history and reputation for outstanding client service,” Travaglini said. “I’m grateful to Stu, Mark and Brian for giving me this opportunity and I look forward to building on their terrific achievements over many years.”
About Katz Media Group
Katz Media Group, based in New York City, is the nation’s only full-service media sales and marketing firm. A subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications, the company serves multiple media platforms and is the leading representative of radio and television stations. The Katz Radio Group is structured to most effectively represent the interests of its independent client stations through Eastman Radio, Christal Radio and Katz Radio. For more information, go to www.katz-media.com.
Media Contact
Michael Sherman
Katz Media Group
(212) 424-6484
michael.sherman@katz-media.com
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