Edison Research has announced its 2011 search for ?30 Under 30,? thirty up-and-coming broadcasters involved with any aspect of the radio industry, including programming, sales, management, online/Webcasting, engineering, and marketing. Nominations for ?30 Under 30? are open at the Edison website, www.edisonresearch.com or at www.30under30.net.
Edison encourages all radio industry professionals to nominate the young broadcaster, 30 years of age or under whose accomplishments and potential are worth celebrating. Edison President Larry Rosin (pictured) says, ?The ?30 Under 30? search is one that people in the industry continue to ask us about regularly. We?ve seen many of our honorees grow in the industry, and we?re excited to recognize the next wave of talent. Edison recognizes the contributions made by broadcasters of all ages and at all levels of experience. At the same time, we strongly believe that radio?s ability to attract the next generation of broadcasters is crucial to its continued vitality.?
Broadcasters may also submit their own names for consideration. Nominees may work in any aspect of the radio industry, but may not have been previous?30 Under 30? honorees. Edison will announce the ?30 Under 30? honorees shortly after Nov. 1, 2011. All honorees will receive free registration for the Arbitron Client Conference and Jacobs Media Summit to be held in Baltimore on Dec. 6-8. In addition, one honoree will receive free registration and travel expenses paid to attend the ?Future Of Radio Conference? to be held in Hilton Head Island, S.C., on March 14-16.
Edison first introduced the ?30 Under 30? concept to radio with two international searches for talented young broadcasters in 2007 and 2008. Previous honorees have included sportscaster Spiro Dedes, WFLZ Tampa PD Tommy Chuck, KIIS Los Angeles middayer Sisanie Reategui, Emmis/Austin OM Chase, WWPR New York morning co-host Charlemagne, and Listener Driven Radio?s Daniel Anstandig.
