Buzz Knight Email & Phone Number

Boston, Ma, Us

Boston , Massachusetts , Us

Hired by media companies as consultant to develop and execute brand creative, content and programming, talent management, and platform strategies. ▪ Beasley Media Group: advised company on corporate strategy and audience measurement.▪ As a member of the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Committee on Local Radio Audience Measurement (COLRAM), co-led industry lobbying efforts to adjust audience measurement standards with a more comprehensive ratings view of earbud, airpod, and headphone consumption. ▪ Speaker at industry events and contributor across platforms:– NAB Radio Show, October 2020: “How Programming and Sales Need a Makeover”– Healthy Paranoia Podcast with CTA Senior Director and Innovator, Ben Arnold: trends spotlighted at CES 2019, consumer demand for audio hardware, and the place of AI in broadcasting– Regular contributor to Radio Ink

Naples, Florida, Us

Promoted to develop and launch content, talent, and platform innovation initiatives across 63 brands. Reported to CEO.▪ In partnership with the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV), created and launched the Media Innovation Hackathon at the 2019 Consumer Electronics Show (CES). This event created a platform for technology and product incubation, including alternative applications of the AM radio band.▪ Led entry into the esports market with the integration of the newly acquired CHECKPOINT XP, the only nationally syndicated esports radio show. Series was distributed on Twitch and the Westwood One Radio Network and was pivotal in the creation of a formal esports division that acquired 9 esports teams (2018, 2019). ▪ Spearheaded the launch of the bPod Studios podcast division with a consultant and in-house team.▪ Led an internal creative content team that built a nationally syndicated nighttime country show with United Stations, the largest independently owned U.S. radio network.▪ Company annual revenue grew from $257M to $261M.▪ Earned numerous Marconi Awards:Rock Station of the Year (WRIF-FM – 2019, 2018; WMMR-FM – 2018)Sports Station of the Year (WBZ-FM – 2019, 2018)Classic Hits Station of the Year (WMGK-FM – 2019)Large Market Station of the Year (WSOC-FM – 2018)Medium Market Station of the Year (WMGQ-FM – 2018)Spanish Station of the Year (WYUU-FM – 2018)Urban Station of the Year (WZFX-FM – 2018)Major Market Personality of the Year (WBZ-FM – 2019, 2018)In 2018, celebrated WMMR’s 50th anniversary. WMMR’s PRESTON & STEVE MORNING SHOW was recognized in 2019 by the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation with a Service to Community Award in the Radio-Major Market category for their Camp Out for Hunger initiative.

Naples, Florida, Us

Following the acquisition of Greater Media, recruited to lead content strategy and talent development for this multiplatform media company with 63 brands across 16 markets. Reported to the EVP of Programming.▪ Positioned WRIF’s DAVE & CHUCK THE FREAK for syndication across Detroit, Boston, and select Florida markets.▪ In 2017, WMMR was named the Greatest Album-Oriented Rock Station of All Time by Radio Ink magazine.▪ Company annual revenue grew from $136M to $257M, in part due to acquisition.

Braintree, Ma, Us

Recruited by CEO to lead content strategy for this media company with 21 digital and over-the-air brands serving diverse demographics across Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia, Charlotte, and New Jersey markets. Formats included pop, rock, adult contemporary, country, hip hop, sports, news, and talk. Led development and management of on-air talent for each market. Held accountability for revenue growth. Reported to the CEO.▪ Led the programming, operational, and talent transformation of several brands, including the turnaround of Philadelphia’s +30-year-old rock station WMMR from #12 to #1 in the A25-54 demo.▪ Earned numerous awards: Marconi Station of the Year – WMMR (rock), 2007, 2010; WMJX (adult contemporary), 2010▪ Consistently the only brands among peers in the A25-54 demo to achieve positive growth. This growth positioned the company for sale to Beasley Media Group ($240M transaction).▪ Future-proofed brands by leading creative disruption, including the replacement of WRIF’s #1-ranked, 22-year DREW & MIKE morning show with DAVE & CHUCK THE FREAK. This innovative show attracted new audiences and immediately ranked #1 in the Detroit market.▪ Directed the integration of Greater Media into the Beasley infrastructure.▪ Represented company on Nielsen’s Audio and Radio Advisory Council, the Nielsen Policy and Guidelines Committee, and the National Association of Broadcasters COLRAM. Chaired the Council for Research Excellence Audio Committee.– Served as a voice of the industry and a member of industry associations in discussions regarding Voltair’s newly launched portable people meter (PPM) technology and the development of an industry standard technology.– Advised the Copyright Royalty Board and the National Association of Broadcasters in negotiations with SoundExchange.

Following numerous station ownership changes, hired by General Manager to lead the rebranding and turnaround of this underperforming station. Concurrently selected by CEO as the format captain for all CBS classic rock stations nationwide. Managed programming strategy and a 25-member team.▪ Rebranded WZLX as one of the leading classic rock FM stations, transforming it from the lowest-ranking ratings and revenue performance in the Boston market to #1 and a perennial top-5 leader nationwide.▪ Developed and launched a branded concert series featuring artists like Warren Zevon, Peter Frampton, and The Band.▪ Leveraged Live Nation and Budweiser partnerships to create branded audience experiences, including launch of the Classic Café at the Great Woods Center for the Performing Arts (now the Xfinity Center).▪ Hand-picked by CEO to travel nationwide, advising CBS classic rock stations on programming strategy and innovation.