Posted by chicagomedia.org on October 14, 2008 at 13:50:58:
'Radio Communicators Group' To Promote Industry
Public relations and communications professionals in the radio industry have joined together to form the Radio Communicators Group (RCG). The group consists of communications directors and public relations directors representing radio broadcasting companies and trade organizations throughout the U.S.
Co-founded by Beasley Broadcast Group director of corporate communications Denyse Mesnik and Greater Media VP of corporate communications Heidi Raphael, RCG's established goal is to promote initiatives taking place within the radio industry.
�We are very pleased to launch this fantastic organization,� Raphael says. �It is a first-time initiative for radio and will be a great resource for members, broadcasters and the industry at large.�
�The group�s value is two-fold,� Mesnik adds. �Our goal is to facilitate consistent communication between broadcasters, trade media and various organizations within our industry, as well as to present a united front in promoting radio to the general marketplace.�
RCG members also include: Rosemary Scott, BMP VP research & corporate communications; Lisa Dollinger, Clear Channel chief corporate communications officer; Karen Mateo, CBS Radio VP of communications; Kate Snedeker, Emmis Communications VP of corporate communications; Emily DiTomo, Entercom director of corporate communications & environmental affairs; Diane Warren, HD Digital Radio Alliance president; Vicki Stearn, iBiquity Digital Corp. director of corporate communications; Dennis Wharton, National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) executive VP of media relations; Michelle Lehman, NAB executive VP of marketing & communications; Kristopher Jones, NAB director of media relations; Kelly O�Keefe and Kelly Myers, O�Keefe Brands; Leah Kamon, Radio Advertising Bureau (RAB) senior VP of marketing & communications; and Renee Cassis, RAB VP of corporate marketing.
Anyone interested in becoming a member should contact Raphael at [email protected].
(Mike Boyle, Radio & Records)