Robert Hammond Email & Phone Number

Palm Springs, Ca, Us

Rochester, New York Area

Originating from WXXI Public Broadcasting in Rochester, NY, Stage Notes is a weekly, syndicated program airing throughout the United States. The program highlights the music of Broadway, both past and present.In addition to playing music from Broadway's best, the program showcases news about nationally recognized directors, choreographers and stars, and presents the occasional interview and behind- the-scenes conversation. Among others, I have interviewed Liza Minnelli, Bernadette Peters, Sir Tim Rice, Matthew Morrison, Dolly Parton, Johnny Mathis, Mandy Patinkin, Ted Chapin, Scott Schwartz, Michael Cavanaugh, Michael Feinstein, Renee Lawless, and Amy Grant.I am a seasoned broadcasting and marketing professional, and a fervent supporter of Broadway and the arts. I have a career spanning over 20 years in radio, including experience as a general manager. In addition to hosting Stage Notes,I provide theatre reviews for various publications.

Rochester, New York

Successfully work with underwriting team to secure new corporate sponsors for all WXXI properties, including The Little Theatre, to meet revenue goals Renew and upgrade existing sponsors.Create special rate packages for new and existing funders.Design underwriting proposals using Word, PowerPoint, and Excel.Write copy adhering to FCC guidelines for radio and television. Provide new and existing funders with research using Media Audit and Nielsen. Continuously use ACT! to update client records, including, contracts, summaries, and specs.Work with traffic software, including Allegiance and ProTrack.

Rochester, New York Area

Rochester, New York Area

Responsible for bottom-line performance of radio stations FM 102.7 Legends (classic oldies), and WRCI AM 990 (talk radio). Included advertising sales, programming, online advertising, and promotions. Oversaw sales manager, program director, production manager, writers and producers; 28 employees.Achievements:•Successfully coordinated changes in frequency and format. Re-introduced stations to the advertising and listening communities. Achieved through strong programming and community promotions.•Built market share for new frequency from .5% to 4.7 %.•Continued to generate growth in revenue and market share above corporate norm.•Personally brought in major advertising accounts and advertising agencies.•Created targeted programming involving partnerships with local not-for-profit theatre-related groups. Program, Broadway on Legends, grew to 3.6% market share in less than two years.•Coordinated client-site remote broadcasts, bringing community visibility to client and station.•Represented station at various community, cultural, and theatre-related events. •Provided station website coverage for local not-for-profits.•Worked closely with consultants to create station websites which generated strong traffic.•Based on success in Rochester, recruited by management to simultaneously manage two stations in Albany; 2002 to 2005. Grew market share from 1.3 to 2.5%, exceeding corporate expectations.