For Immediate Release
Clear Channel Radio Appoints Jody Rosen and Hugh McPherson General Sales Managers, Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia. October 10, 2005 – Clear Channel Radio today named Jody Rosen and Hugh McPherson General Sales Managers for Atlanta. In their new roles, Rosen will oversee the sales efforts for WGST-AM and the Georgia News Network, while McPherson will direct the sales for WBZY (the Buzz).
Jody Rosen was most recently the General Manager/Managing Partner for three stations in Fresno, CA, owned by Wilks Broadcasting Group. While in Fresno, he increased gross sales revenue over 45% in six months. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales for Clear Channel Radio in New Orleans, with responsibilities for the sales efforts of a seven station cluster.
Hugh McPherson joins Clear Channel from Greenville, SC, where he was General Sales Manager for WTPT-FM, a Barnstable Broadcasting station. In 2004, he was named the Barnstable Broadcasting Sales Manager of the Year. Previously, he has served in sales positions in Cleveland, OH, Grand Rapids, MI and Lima, OH.
Commenting on the new sales managers, Val Carolin, Director of Sales, said, “I am very excited to have two such highly qualified sales managers joining us here in Atlanta. As we grow the Sales Department at Clear Channel, I know their skills and positive attitudes will help lead the team to the top.”
About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication, and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
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Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
Clear Channel Radio Appoints Jody Rosen and Hugh McPherson General Sales Managers, Atlanta
Atlanta, Georgia. October 10, 2005 – Clear Channel Radio today named Jody Rosen and Hugh McPherson General Sales Managers for Atlanta. In their new roles, Rosen will oversee the sales efforts for WGST-AM and the Georgia News Network, while McPherson will direct the sales for WBZY (the Buzz).
Jody Rosen was most recently the General Manager/Managing Partner for three stations in Fresno, CA, owned by Wilks Broadcasting Group. While in Fresno, he increased gross sales revenue over 45% in six months. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales for Clear Channel Radio in New Orleans, with responsibilities for the sales efforts of a seven station cluster.
Hugh McPherson joins Clear Channel from Greenville, SC, where he was General Sales Manager for WTPT-FM, a Barnstable Broadcasting station. In 2004, he was named the Barnstable Broadcasting Sales Manager of the Year. Previously, he has served in sales positions in Cleveland, OH, Grand Rapids, MI and Lima, OH.
Commenting on the new sales managers, Val Carolin, Director of Sales, said, “I am very excited to have two such highly qualified sales managers joining us here in Atlanta. As we grow the Sales Department at Clear Channel, I know their skills and positive attitudes will help lead the team to the top.”
About Clear Channel Radio
Clear Channel Radio is a leading radio company focused on serving local communities across the U.S. with more than 110 million listeners choosing Clear Channel Radio programming each week. The company's operations include radio broadcasting, syndication, and independent media representation. Clear Channel Radio is a division of Clear Channel Communications, Inc. (NYSE:CCU), a leading global media and entertainment company. More information on the company can be found at www.clearchannel.com.
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Certain statements in this release constitute “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements.
