What's New?
May 24, 2010
Regional Reps Welcomes John R. Oster, Account Manager
John Oster has joined Regional Reps as our newest Account Manager. He will be working closely with the sales teams in the Dallas and New York offices. He is working out of the Cleveland, OH headquarters.
For the past six years, John worked with the sales staff at WNWV-FM in Cleveland, as the sales assistant and office manager. John's strong background in Radio and customer service makes him a natural fit for the account management team. When asked about John's departure, one of his coworkers exclaimed, "You're taking our best guy!"
You can reach him via email by clicking here, or call him at 216-535-3971.
April 12, 2010
Regional Reps Adds Star Radio Group
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for WVBX-FM, WFLS-FM, WYSK-AM and WWUZ-FM. In announcing the partnership, Star Radio Group’s Gloria Hoffman said, “We are so excited about this partnership! Regional Reps’ focus on small and medium markets will help us grow our national footprint in a rapidly growing community. ”
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp. added, “We are especially happy to announce our representation of the Star Radio Group, part of a family owned business that traces its roots back to 1885. The Radio stations share a long, proud tradition of community involvement and outstanding service to Fredericksburg. Today, General Manager John Moen and Sales Manager Gloria Hoffman and their colleagues are dedicated to taking the Star properties to the next level. We are honored to have been invited to join them!”
March 2, 2010
Zone Radio, home of Stephen King’s Radio stations, WKIT-FM, WZON-AM and WZON-FM are the newest additions to the Regional Reps Corp. roster!
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for the stations: WKIT-FM, WZON-AM and WZON-FM. In announcing the partnership, Zone Radio’s Ken Wood said, “With their experience in bringing national attention to small and medium market Radio stations, we look forward to a successful partnership with Regional Reps!”
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp. added, “We're proud to have been selected to represent the Zone Radio stations! Locally owned and operated, the stations epitomize everything that makes Radio successful: community service, popular, long time on-air personalities and a clear focus on delivering a strong ROI to advertisers. We are excited about the opportunity to share Zone's great story with regional and national advertisers!”
February 11, 2010
Regional Reps Corp. has signed an exclusive representation agreement with WVVH-TV in The Hamptons, New York.
In announcing the partnership, WVVH’s Owner and President Ernie Schimizzi said,
“WVVH-TV New York is proud to have selected Regional Reps as our media rep firm. Regional Reps enjoys an excellent reputation in the industry and that is why we selected them. We look forward to a long and mutually successful future!”
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp. added, “WVVH is not "just" a
television station. A locally owned media property, WVVH-TV is integral to the
Hamptons, one of the most affluent residential and destination communities in the
country. WVVH-TV provides advertisers with unique opportunities to deliver their
messages to a loyal, highly coveted audience. We are proud and excited to have been
invited to represent WVVH-TV!”
January 4th, 2010
Shayna Sharpe Selected for the 2010 "Mildred Carter" MIW Radio Group
Mentoring Program
Shayna Sharpe and two other candidates were selected for the 2010 program. Launched in 2002, this is the ninth year of the mentoring program, which matches up-and-coming women in the radio industry with female professionals who are leaders in all aspects of Radio.
"We had some outstanding candidates," said Heidi Raphael, spokesperson for the MIW Group and Vice President of Corporate Communication at Greater Media, Inc. "We look forward to providing an amazing opportunity for Katerina, Shayna and Kirsten to gain valuable knowledge and access to some of the top women in the field of radio broadcasting through the outstanding MIW Group membership."
The program is named in the memory of Mildred Carter, who, along with her husband, Andrew "Skip" Carter, founded the first African American owned radio station in the U.S. in 1950, when they turned on KPRS Kansas City, Missouri. Mrs. Carter ran the Carter Broadcast Group for many years after the death of Skip Carter, before turning over control of the company to her grandson, Michael Carter, in 1987.
November 30th, 2009
Regional Reps Welcomes Michael F. Kordel, Account Coordinator
Michael Kordel joins Regional Reps as our Account Coordinator. He will be working primarily with the Sales and Account Management teams, as well as with our station and agency clients on account related projects. He is working out of the Cleveland, OH headquarters.
Mike is a recent graduate of The Ohio State University, with a bachelor’s degree in Strategic Communications. While at Ohio State, Mike had a lot of relevant coursework, including creating a media plan for Coca-Cola, a persuasive media campaign aimed at energy conservation, and a strategic communications plan for the Columbus Parks & Recreation System. Mike was also a varsity swimmer at The Ohio State University.
You can reach him by email by clicking here, or call him at 216-535-3966.
November 13th, 2009
Guerra Communications is the newest addition to the Regional Reps Corp. Roster
Regional Reps Corp. has signed an exclusive representation agreement with Guerra Communications and their two stations in Laredo, TX.
Regional Reps Corp. will handle national sales for the stations: KRRG-FM and KJBZ-FM. In announcing the partnership, Guerra’s Belinda Guerra said, “I feel so great about this endeavor; I cannot wait to reach our destination.”
Stuart J. Sharpe, President of Regional Reps Corp added, “The Guerra family represents all that is right with Radio today. The family, their stations and staff, are deeply embedded in the fabric of the Laredo community. They understand and deliver great entertainment, coupled with quality public service. We are proud and honored to be invited to join their team and to welcome Guerra Enterprises into the Regional Reps family!”
September 25th, 2009
Regional Reps Corp. Opens New York Office
Regional Reps will open its newest office -- in New York City -- on Monday, October 5, 2009.
Patrice G. Davidow, a 20-year veteran of Radio sales and station representation, has been named Regional Manager/Northeast. She will join Kirk N. Bogos to expand Regional Reps’ coverage of New York and other east coast markets.
Davidow, most recently vice president of Clear Channel Radio Sales in New York said, "I'm thrilled to be joining the Regional Reps team. The company's reputation for outstanding service and dedication to its clients and customers is well known throughout the industry. It's a great platform for my passion for Radio!"
Regional Reps’ president, Stuart J. Sharpe, commented, “With Patrice and Kirk in our New York office, Regional Reps will provide increased service to our stations as well as the advertising community in the country’s largest market. The new office demonstrates, too, our confidence in a bright future for the Radio industry.”
