Expanded Radio Advisory Council Members Revealed
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Arbitron has announced new members of the expanded Arbitron Radio Advisory Council. Last February, Arbitron announced new positions consisting of one seat each added for Network Radio, Digital Radio and Public Radio. The ratings company is also adding four reps from diary markets and one additional rep each for Urban and Spanish-language broadcasters.
Diary: (Four additional positions)
Erik Hellum, President, Gap Broadcasting Frank Osborn, President, Qantum Communications Craig Jacobus, President, South Central Communications Dan Savadove, Chief Executive Officer, Main Line Broadcasting
PPM: (Additional position)
John Fullam, Vice President/Market Manager, Greater Media, Philadelphia Urban: (Additional position) Deon Levingston, Vice President /General Manager, Inner City, New York
Spanish-language:
Jeff Liberman, President, Entravision (Additional position) Gary Stone, President and Chief Operating Officer, Univision Radio (Replacement) Researcher: (Replacement) Amy Vokes, Vice President Research, Radio One
Digital Radio: (New position)
Deb Esayian, President, Emmis Interactive
Network Radio: (New position)
David Landau, President and Chief Executive Officer, Dial-Global Public Radio: (New position) Bill Davis, President and Chief Executive Officer, Southern California Public Radio
Arbitron also plans several enhancements intended to make the meetings more productive.
Dedicated tracks for both PPM and Diary ratings services added to concentrate on issues and priorities specific to the needs of customers in those markets. Regular joint sessions between the Arbitron Radio Advisory and Agency/Advertiser Councils to encourage dialogue between buyers and sellers. More open, interactive and positive dialogue centered on improving communication and enhancing industry partnership.
All current and recently-elected members of the Arbitron Radio Advisory Council will continue with their terms. The Spring 2010 Radio Advisory Council meeting will be held May 11-12 in Annapolis, MD.
