Fred Buggs Email & Phone Number

New York, Ny

Personality @ Urban AC 98.7 Kiss f.m.

WQHT/Hot 97 TALENT Mid - days Implemented the old school at noon with DJ. Red Alert.Number one time slot amongst 12-24 and 18-24 demographics for five consecutive years.Download music into d/igital audio delivery system to ensure songs transitioned smoothly.Coached and mentored new announcers to meet industry standards.

Analyzed music research to coordinate the daily music selections.Supervised and scheduled announcer daily activities.Conducted and scheduled air check sessions.Motivated announcers to remain enthusiastic and in tune with the audience.

Cold Chillin RecordsA&R DIRECTORResearched and developed new artist talent.Assisted with the arrangement, production and marketing plan for new artist projects.Scheduled studio sessions and interviews for artists.

Coordinated the release of specific music and artist promotion information to radio and retail .Established point of purchase promotional material to generate sales.Administered marketing and artist developmental plan for various artists.Managed projects adhering to marketing budgetary constraints.

Radio Promotion Manager,Artist Developement,In Store Promotion/Point Of Purchase setup.(P.O.P)

Researched various new artists to be included in play list selections.Supervised the process of mixing shows, ensuring the quality of live and previously recorded shows.Introduced the concept of scheduling mix shows during the week days.Interpreted ratings and demographical research to determine trends in the market.

Systemized research development by hiring researchers to analyze and coordinate information.Advised management of shifts in trends pertaining to music programming.Supervised announcers and music play list, leading the station to third place in the first six months of format.