Rob Connelly

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Director at Audio Ventures Group - Audio Strategy, Planning and Execution @ CPM Ventures, LLC
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Washington, District of Columbia, United States, United States
About Rob Connelly

Rob Connelly is a Director at Audio Ventures Group - Audio Strategy, Planning and Execution at CPM Ventures, LLC.

Rob Connelly's Current Company Details
CPM Ventures, LLC

Cpm Ventures, Llc

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Director at Audio Ventures Group - Audio Strategy, Planning and Execution
Rob Connelly Work Experience Details
  • Cpm Ventures, Llc
    Partner
    Cpm Ventures, Llc Jul 2023 - Present
    Atlanta | Milwaukee | Washington, DCCPM Ventures is a group of media executives that help media organizations through strategic acquisition, subsidiary business creation and revenue acceleration. Broadcast radio, TV and digital.
  • Audio Ventures Group
    Director
    Audio Ventures Group Jan 2020 - Present
    Audio Ventures Consulting Group - Audio Strategy and Planning - Custom C-Suite Strategies for Audio - Podcast CMS architecture - Monetization - Programmatic planning - Podcast Download Manager Software www.podcastdownloadmanager.com- On- Demand Audio Strategies for Publishers - Internal podcast programs for Executive messaging- Advertising Agency . Evaluating - Design of Custom Audio programs for Client Acquisition- Streaming - Custom Streaming solutions - Popup radio stations/Programming for Events- Broadcast Planning, Appraisals, Court appointed receivers- Radio/TV planning - strategy - engineering/move-in's - Smart Speaker Strategies - Custom software - systems for automating news- Hotel-Retail activations
  • Gannett | Usa Today Network
    Director Of Digital Audio
    Gannett | Usa Today Network Apr 2016 - Sep 2020
    New York, Ny, Us
    Constructed and responsible for audio ecosystem/strategy/audio PL for GateHouse Media - Large American newspaper publisher, consisting of Streaming audio, Podcasting and On-Demand deliveries. Developed full time streaming radio stations, pop up special event streams and newsroom tools. Installed comprehensive audio CMS tied to audio Supply Side Platform for in house monetization; national, regional, local and programmatic. Package and sell audio across multiple programs to national/regional and local ad buyers across popular vertical categories.
  • Wxgr Radio
    Founder
    Wxgr Radio Oct 2000 - Sep 2019
    Secured FCC broadcast license for over the air FM radio station Designed broadcast system including: frequency search, engineering, tower site procurement, lease negotiations, installation of equipment to operate on 101.5 mHz serving the seacoast of NH and Maine. Oversaw channel change to 103.5 major mod and secured second new channel (the original channel) for new FM station. Coordinated sale of second radio station to group of Christian Broadcasters. Created 24 hour streaming radio stations for large, custom, international clothing retailer, worldwide house/trip-hop/nu-jazz music group and Jamaican orphanage and music school. Originated and performed over 350 episodes of "The Gourmet Lounge" Radio's first musical, cooking, variety show.
  • The Connelly Company Broadcast
    Consultant/Founder
    The Connelly Company Broadcast Jun 1995 - Feb 2016
    Negotiated seven figure financing and LMA partnership from an in-market CBS affiliate and six figure investment from Paramount Television for 10 year affiliation agreement. Negotiated and prepared Local Marketing Agreement with CBS affiliate to comply with FCC rules. Created "Placement Memorandum" and "Private Offering" documentation for multiple radio and television properties for sale, including engineering study's designed to maximize value. Created FM translator study software designed to assist clients with 2003 "translator window" auction applications.Created five independent, owned corporations to operate Broadcast Television stations throughout the United States. Engineered locations for new broadcast facilities in Markets 50-125 to maximize UHF television signal to cover maximum population and create maximum value for each facility. Prepared engineering studies and filed five broadcast applications with the Federal Communications Commission. Oversaw channel migration to Digital during the DTV transition. Serving as Consultant to multiple broadcast/streaming/digital projects including relocating AM broadcast and ground systems - FM translator construction, broadcast maximization, streaming audio network construction.
  • Fant Broadcasting
    General Manager
    Fant Broadcasting Jul 1994 - Oct 1997
    Served as General Manager of five Broadcast Television stations under construction or operating in Local Marketing Agreements with Outlet Communications Company turned (NBC O&O). Responsible for FCC compliance and the Licensee implementation of LMA agreements in each market, including public programming , development and production of original local programming, organization of Licensee staff, hiring of Chief Engineers for each facility. Conducted engineering studies to maximize broadcast potential (value) of each license.- WWHO Channel 53 - Columbus, OH - General Manager - Organized local station to comply with LMA agreement with Outlets WCMH Channel 4 (NBC) Columbus, Ohio #32 DMA. Responsible for installing new TV tower ground system, acquiring test equipment, managed station operating budget, and implemented $800,000 capital equipment upgrade. Developed "Here in Ohio" a public service television program. Point person for FCC regulatory compliance and responsible to corporate CEO of both companies.WLWC Channel 28 - Providence, RI - General Manager -Oversaw relocation and reconstruction of 860 foot television tower. (1.2 million budget) Negotiated land buyouts adjoining landowners of tower to comply with local zoning ordinance. Contracted local zoning attorney and created plan to comply with zoning laws for operation of tower. Oversaw transmitter construction and implemented Local Marketing agreement with Channel 10 WJAR (NBC) Providence, RI #53 DMAWNAL Channel 44 Gadsden, AL - Project Specialist - Re-engineered tower location to "move" station closer (28 miles) to Birmingham. #42 DMA. Negotiated land lease for new tower construction. Upon completion, station worth 2.1 million sold for 10.2 million.KPXR - Channel 48 Cedar Rapids, IA - Project Specialist -Oversaw the construction of a new 1300ft. television tower. Negotiated long term lease with land owner. Responsible for 1.3 million dollar construction budget.
  • Radio
    Radio
    Radio Jan 1982 - Jun 1997
    WWIQ - 2 stations - General Manager/Station Construction 1993 - Gray (Macon, GA) and Warner Robbins GA - A dual FM - Constructed new tower, built studios/automation system (BE Audio Vault) hired and trained air staff, set up traffic and billing and hired and trained sales team.WSSV- Saratoga NY - Operations manager/Promotions Manager 1991-1993 - Created new "walk away" automation system (Jones Satellite audio/netcommander) with Otari reel to reel book tapes , oversaw programming, promotions air-staff, created and sold advertising for "Cardboard Downhill Derby" sled race and "Travelling Piano Bar" promotions sold to large beer distributors.KZJH - Jackson Hole, WY '90 Morning Drive/PromotionsWYUU- Tampa, FL '89 - '90 Saturday Night LIVE requests/Promotions - On Air Talent (Gulf War 1)WHEB - Portsmouth, NH '89 Afternoon/Evenings/Beach Reports/Live Broadcasts/PromotionsWNLT-WHBO - Tampa FL '86 - '87 -On Air Talent - Afternoon Drive/PromotionsWSUN - WYNF - Tampa FL '87 Account Executive/Fill in on air/ CBS RadioWAAL - WRSG - Binghamton, NY '86 -On Air Talent - Afternoon Drive/PromotionsWCAC - Sebring FL -'84 - '85 Constructed new station, Afternoon Drive/Program Director/PromotionsChannel 5 - Key West ‘84-’85 Local origination channel / Cable System -Built programs/6:00 news.WKWF - WAIL - Key West FL '82-'84 - On Air Talent - Morning Drive Constructed FM station/automation

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