Gabe Hobbs Launches Talent Management Company

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Gabe Hobbs -- who has helped talkers Glenn Beck, Lionel and Brian James, launch their syndicated programs -- opens the doors on Gabe Hobbs Media, a talent management and media innovations company. The 35-year radio vet will representing clients such as CBS Radio, KFWB-AM/Los Angeles, "The Dave Ramsey Show," "The Schnitt Show," Tampa Bay Rays Baseball Club and "Road Kill Creative," among others.

Hobbs will be based in Tampa, Florida, and will offer a myriad of talent and media management services including corporate consulting, coaching, content and clock evaluation, content development and distribution, SWAT analysis, and mentoring.

Beck commented, "Gabe is a programming genius. There are very few people who understand what audiences like. He can really help hosts deliver it on a consistent basis without compromising their unique talents."

"Gabe is one of the most knowledgeable and insightful people in talk radio today," says syndicated air personality Sean Hannity. "Plain and simple, Gabe gets it. He has a passion for talk radio that truly inspires me and many others."

Hobbs began his carrer in music radio, programming CHR, Rock and AC stations. In 1989 at Jacor, he added news/talk/sports stations to his responsibilities while managing the southeast region. From 1998 through 2008, Hobbs oversaw the programming of Clear Channel's 275 news/talk/sports stations. Additionally, he served as the in-house consultant for Premiere Radio Networks where he was involved with such shows as Rush Limbaugh, Glenn Beck, Donald Trump, Bob Costas, Sean Hannity Show and Dr. Laura.