We've many times sparred with David Eduardo "The Old Gringo" and sometimes, not nicely. He has, however, gained much friendship and respect here, while we've all learned some valuable education from his powerful research insight.
At other times, we've begged and pleaded with David just to share the wealth of radio research and knowledge he has over a half century of radio service. Now, David's out of an Executive VP research position at Univision. While not having to give in to giving or sharing rating info, PPM ideology of other opinions, which he unselfishly has --I hope everyone, including the board haters -- will empathize with David at this tough time in radio. Few people have the knowledge and the passion for a business and industry as he does -- and through many years here at R-I, he's come through many more times that he needed to be.
David, best wishes and get back on your feet soon.
Joe
Big Cuts At Univision: Recuerdo, Kalle & Research Unit
« on: Yesterday at 02:44:26 PM »
From the www.Radio-info.com afternoon News page dated 4/6/2011:
http://www.radio-info.com/news/big-...lized-recuerdo-format-kalle-and-research-unit
One of the people laid off from Univision's SIP internal research division (which was completely shut down) is EVP David Gleason, known on many of these forums as poster "David Eduardo". Best wishes to him and all those who lost their jobs, not only in this instance but throughout the industry & throughout the country during these tough economic times.
DavidEduardo
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From: David Eduardo
It's getting to where it is hard to say "radio" and smile at the same time.
Thanks for the thought; I'm in excellent shape but that only makes it all the more worrisome that very few radio veterans can say that. I see many dear friends and excellent people who have been caught up in the economy, changing media usage and the fickleness of fate (or Arbitron) and its sad.
At other times, we've begged and pleaded with David just to share the wealth of radio research and knowledge he has over a half century of radio service. Now, David's out of an Executive VP research position at Univision. While not having to give in to giving or sharing rating info, PPM ideology of other opinions, which he unselfishly has --I hope everyone, including the board haters -- will empathize with David at this tough time in radio. Few people have the knowledge and the passion for a business and industry as he does -- and through many years here at R-I, he's come through many more times that he needed to be.
David, best wishes and get back on your feet soon.
Joe
Big Cuts At Univision: Recuerdo, Kalle & Research Unit
« on: Yesterday at 02:44:26 PM »
From the www.Radio-info.com afternoon News page dated 4/6/2011:
http://www.radio-info.com/news/big-...lized-recuerdo-format-kalle-and-research-unit
One of the people laid off from Univision's SIP internal research division (which was completely shut down) is EVP David Gleason, known on many of these forums as poster "David Eduardo". Best wishes to him and all those who lost their jobs, not only in this instance but throughout the industry & throughout the country during these tough economic times.
DavidEduardo
rimember
Posts: 20350
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From: David Eduardo
It's getting to where it is hard to say "radio" and smile at the same time.
Thanks for the thought; I'm in excellent shape but that only makes it all the more worrisome that very few radio veterans can say that. I see many dear friends and excellent people who have been caught up in the economy, changing media usage and the fickleness of fate (or Arbitron) and its sad.
