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Welcome to the December 2007 edition of RadioWaves. As we close out the 2nd year of RadioWaves, we continue our mission of separating fact from fiction and reality from hype regarding Radio and other traditional media vs. new media. Please click here for a PDF version of RadioWaves. As always, we thank you for your feedback and for your continued support. Have a happy, healthy and prosperous 2008!
Katz Media Group Establishes Political Sales & Strategy Unit For Radio
Katz Media Group (KMG) has announced the launch of a new unit which will focus exclusively on providing Radio marketing and media solutions for political candidate and issue advertisers. Genelle Niblack has been appointed VP/Director of Political Sales & Strategy for this new unit. Her responsibilities will include overseeing political network sales and strategy for all of KMG Radio.
For the complete press release, click here.
For more information, contact genelle.niblack@katz-media.com or go to katzpolitical.com.
 Bob McCurdy Will Participate in
R&R Roundtable on May 31
Bob McCurdy, Regional President of Clear Channel Radio Sales, will participate in R&R's roundtable, "Radio Sales 2007: Time For A New Model?" on Thursday, May 31. The roundtable will bring together leading executives from the radio sales and the advertising communities to discuss key issues, opportunities and challenges for the radio industry.
 Brian Knox Named One of the
Most Influential African Americans
in RadioRadio Ink magazine has named Brian Knox, Senior VP/ Director of Corporate Diversity for Katz Media Group, one of the "35 Most Influential African Americans in Radio."
NOW AVAILABLE - Katz Media Group's anticipated Fall 2006 National Format Averages and Share Trends Report. This national format study, which is produced twice yearly, analyzes the Spring and Fall survey periods and provides a consistent, reliable method to judge the power of radio, the never-ending development of targeted programming choices and radio's continuing appeal to listeners across the U.S.
For highlights of the report, click here.
To view the entire study, click here.
Brian Knox Receives 2007 Urban Knight Award!
Brian Knox, Senior VP/ Director of Corporate Diversity for Katz Media Group will be presented with the Urban Knight Award at a reception during the RAB on February 8. The Urban Knight Awards were begun in 2002 to honor the efforts of those in Urban radio who have carried the banner of improving marketing/sales to the African-American consumer marketplace. The awards ceremony is sponsored by the American Urban Radio Networks.
KATZ TELEVISION PROGRAMMING GROUP ANNOUNCES FALL 2007 PROGRAM OPTIONS
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Katz Television Group Programming, whose highly-regarded reviews help determine the programming selection of broadcast stations, announced its Fall 2007 program reviews in anticipation of the upcoming NATPE Convention.
Katz Media Group
Salutes Our Women Who Rule!
The AWRT recently named eight women from Katz Media Group as "Women Who Rule in Sales and Marketing." Congratulations to Bonnie Press, President, Clear Channel Katz Advantage; Laura Hagan, President, Univision Radio National Sales; Christine Travaglini, SVP/GSM, Christal Radio; Ann Leary, Senior VP/Managing Director, Clear Channel Katz Advantage, Molly Wythes, Senior VP/Managing Director; Peggy O'Neill, VP/DOS, Continental TV Sales; Wendy Jones, DOS, Katz Radio Group, Juleann Pasqualini, VP/Sales Manager, Continental TV Sales.
Katz Radio Group (KRG) has launched Katz Mobile, a new division stemming from its partnership with HipCricket. Dennis Jackson will run the unit as Director of Sales.
Katz Media Group Announces New Affinity Network Group: Minorities Achieving Corporate Success (M.A.C.S.)
Katz Media Group has announced the establishment of the organization's most recent affinity network, Minorities Achieving Corporate Success (M.A.C.S.) The mission of M.A.C.S. is to foster excellence and advancement of Katz minorities throughout their careers. The network group has been established to create an open forum of communication through education, networking activities, workshops and seminars to develop top minority talent within the Katz Media Group.
Read Bob McCurdy's editorial in The Advertiser 2006 Media Outlook issue.
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