Audacy/Cleveland SVP/Market Manager Tom Herschel to Retire

RADIO ONLINE | Monday, July 1, 2024

Tom Herschel

Audacy/Cleveland Senior Vice President and Market Manager Tom Herschel has announced his retirement after 22 years with the company. With a career spanning nearly four decades in the media industry, Herschel established himself as a prominent figure in radio and television sales and management. He was honored as a 2024 recipient of the Cleveland Association of Broadcasters Excellence in Leadership Award on June 27.

"While it's bittersweet to say goodbye to such an incredible group of individuals and the remarkable brands we have the privilege to represent here in Cleveland, this decision fills me with joy. By making this move, we'll finally have the opportunity to be fully present in our family's daily lives and participate in the precious moments as our grandsons, Charlie and Emerson, grow and flourish," said Herschel.

"On a personal note, this transition opens the door for me to explore passions and interests that have been not-so-patiently waiting on the sidelines for way too long. I'm looking forward to the luxury of my first summer without a job since I was thirteen. Not to mention, I'm very ready to chase 'the dream' of achieving a single-digit golf handicap (hey, like I said, a guy can dream)," he added.

Herschel has dedicated 22 years of his career to Audacy, where he has held various leadership positions including most recently, Senior Vice President, Market Manager and Director of Sales for Audacy. His career in media began in 1986 as an Account Executive and later as a Local Sales Manager for WGAR radio in Cleveland. He moved to television in 1990, serving as an Account Executive and National Sales Manager at WEWS Television in Cleveland, followed by Sales Manager for KGMB Television in Honolulu, Hawaii, before returning to Audacy.

During his tenure at Audacy, Herschel played a pivotal role in launching market initiatives including Sports Radio 92.3 The Fan, which quickly became the flagship radio home of the Cleveland Browns. Under his leadership, Audacy's Cleveland stations have been recognized as finalists for two national Marconi Awards. Herschel's contributions to the industry have not gone unnoticed, as he has been nominated for three national Radio Wayne Awards for sales management and as a Market Manager.