11-26-14
Darla Thomas is the new PD at Greater Media's WLNK-FM in Charlotte, replacing Anthony Michaels who recently resigned to pursue other opportunities. Thomas most recently served as PD and Afternoon Driver at iHeartRadio?s Adult Hits ?102.9 The Lake? WLKO-FM in Charlotte. Prior to that, Thomas spent five years as Operations Manager for Journal Broadcast Group?s Tucson cluster after programming Journal?s Hot AC ?Star 104.5? KSRZ-FM in Omaha. Thomas begins January 5.
8-21-14
CBS Radio has named Mike Thomas vice president of sports programming. Thomas joins Mark Chernoff in overseeing CBS Radio's nearly 30 Sports-formatted stations and CBS Sports Radio. Thomas has been PD for CBS Radio Boston?s WZLX-FM since 2006 and 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) since 2009. Prior to joining CBS, Thomas was PD/midday host at KGB in San Diego. He also programmed WFBQ in Indianapolis, WTUE and WXEG in Dayton, and WYMG in Springfield, Ill. Thomas will continue to serve as CBS Radio's head of programming in Boston while also guiding the on-air presentation and strategic planning for 98.5 The Sports Hub (WBZ-FM) and 100.7 Classic Rock (WZLX-FM).
5-13-13
CBS L.A. Market Manager Steve Carver says programming veteran Rick Thomas will program K-EARTH (KRTH-FM) and The Wave (KTWV-FM) beginning June 17th. VP of Programming Kevin Weatherly said, ?I?m beyond thrilled that Rick is joining CBS Radio in L.A. and he is the perfect choice to program K-EARTH and The Wave. I had the privilege of competing directly against Rick in my first PD job in San Diego, so I know we are getting a warrior and a winner to lead these two great stations.?
Thomas has worked at KYLD/San Francisco, KSFM/Sacramento, XHTZ/San Diego and throughout much of the 90s Thomas worked for New World Communications, Jerry Clifton's consulting group, where he played an instrumental role in the growth of several stations. Thomas is also credited with developing rhythmic oldies and rhythmic AC formats in various markets which led to unprecedented ratings at XHRM/San Diego and at KUMU in Honolulu, where he has served for the past four years as director of programming for the Ohana Broadcast Company?s cluster.
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Thomas joined Lincoln Financial Media in 2006 not long after they merged with Jefferson Pilot. He was the Vice President of Engineering based out of the Atlanta office. Thomas is still the Chairman, NAB Radio Technology Committee and can be reached at barryt@sbe.org
6-12-2012
Austin based startup Umbel has hired Dr. Thomas Evans as Chief Research Officer. Evans will be be in charge of all research activities: methodologies, metrics and approaches at Umbel. On the publisher side, Evans has worked with ESPN, Westwood One and ABC and on the media research side with Nielsen Media Research and Arbitron. He has also served as a chairman of the Media Rating Council and on the Audio Research Committee for the Interactive Advertising Bureau.
Umbel is an audience measurement company that cross-correlates data from social and other sources for publishers, agencies and advertisers with revenue-generating insights. Umbel leverages social data to deliver insights about the people who engage with a site, service or brand. The company was founded in 2010 by Meredith Maycotte, Higinio (H.O.) Maycotte, Travis Turner and Nick Goggans. Based in Austin, TX, Umbel is currently in private beta.
Evans said, ?For the first time, it is now technically possible to connect qualitative with quantitative audience measurement. I am thrilled to be a part of the much-anticipated point in audience research where we can truly understand the ?who? behind ?how many.? The Umbel team has what it takes to change the world of research as we know it and I am honored to be part of this exciting endeavor.?
Mike Thomas, who has served as Program Director for CBS RADIO Boston?s WZLX-FM (Classic Rock) since 2006 and WBZ-FM (The Sports Hub) since 2009, will continue to oversee all programming and strategic planning for the two stations. Thomas will assume an expanded role at all five CBS RADIO Boston stations including WBZ-AM, WBMX-FM and WODS-FM working with PD's at those stations on content development and audience acquisition.
Thomas has nearly 20 years of top management experience as a radio program director. Before serving as Program Director for CBS RADIO Boston?s WZLX, WBCN and 98.5 The Sports Hub, Thomas was Program Director as well as midday on-air personality at KGB in San Diego, CA. Prior to that he programmed WFBQ in Indianapolis, IN, WTUE and WXEG in Dayton, OH and WYMG in Springfield, IL.
Mary Quass' NRG Media brings Thomas as market Manager in to run its four-station Central Wisconsin radio cluster of WYTE-FM, WBCV-FM, WGLX-FM and WLJY-FM. NRG Chief Operating Officer Chuck DuCoty says Thomas was the standout choice in a field of great talents being considered for the post. ?Charlie has a tremendous track record leading great radio stations to new heights in terms of ratings and revenue performance. This cluster will grow exponentially under his leadership and passion for the industry.?
Most recently, Thomas worked as General Manager for Townsquare Media?s Shreveport, Louisiana cluster and prior to that served as Vice President/Market Manager for Clear Channel Broadcasting?s Mason City, Iowa operation. In addition to managing operations, Thomas worked for 13-years as Operations Manager and Program Director for Clear Channel in the Lincoln, Nebraska and Appleton, Wisconsin radio markets.
Thomas said he is excited to return to a market he considers home. ?I am ecstatic about the opportunity to work with both Mary Quass and Chuck DuCoty at NRG Media, and I am especially excited about working in Central Wisconsin at these great stations,? explained Thomas. ?One of the things that attracted me to the opportunity was the chance to meet the challenges within the cluster head-on and work to enhance our reputation in the community as a market leader in this strong radio market.?
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