6-23-14
The Council for Research Excellence, an independent research group created and funded by Nielsen, has added several new members, including Greater Media's Buzz Knight (pictured) and the RAB's Andy Rainey. Greater Media Chairman and CEO Peter Smyth said, ?We are very proud of Buzz for being named as a member of the Council For Research Excellence. His vast knowledge and experience in the radio industry will serve as a valuable asset for the Council.?
The CRE says it is, "dedicated to advancing the knowledge and practice of audience measurement methodology and comprises senior-level industry researchers representing advertisers, agencies, broadcast networks, cable, syndicators, local stations, and industry associations. Here's a complete listing of the CRE's newest members...
? Buzz Knight, Vice President, Program Development, Greater Media
? Andy Rainey, Senior Vice President, Research, Radio Advertising Bureau
? Kathleen Bohan, Senior Vice President, Local Research, Univision Communications Inc.
? Tony Marinaro, Corporate Director of Research, LIN Media
? Stacey Schulman, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Analytics and Research, Katz Media Group
? Joseph Abbruzo, Executive Vice President, Chief Exploration Officer, Havas Media
? Howard Shimmel, Senior Vice President, Advertising Sales and Research, Turner Broadcasting
? Susie Thomas, Senior Vice President, Partner, Research, Universal McCann.
