Cracked “Glass Ceiling” - Over the last several Years the Glass ceiling in radio has been cracked by a number of companies acknowledging and promoting qualified women candidates. I have been fortunate to have been employed by three such companies in Entercom, Susquehanna and Tribune. Entercom Communications exemplifies this by acknowledging and promoting qualified women candidates to senior management positions. Two great examples are Entercom Regional Vice Presidents Weezie Kramer and Deborah Kane. In the mean time I am also doing my best to help promote qualified women to management positions. Currently at Entercom in Boston there are some women in top management positions. Joanne Adduci is the GSM of WQSX-FM, a strong and upcoming station, and Kelly Sutton is Director of Business Development for the Entercom cluster. I am also hopeful that departments, other than Sales, in the Radio Industry will soon start recognizing women’s contributions through promotion and advancement.

Leadership Qualities in Radio - Being very involved in the day to day operations and assisting both fellow managers and other employees to overcome issues. Being strong enough to handle what can be tough economic conditions, yet flexible enough to respond and react in a clear and concise manner to the ever-changing market conditions. Being able to listen as well as guide with a firm but gentle hand.

Health of Radio Industry at this point in 2003 - I believe the Industry is alive and well. Radio saw tremendous growth and consolidation during the mid to late 90’s. Over the last 2 years radio has moved from buying and consolidating to operating in a down economy. Yet over the past two years radio has held its position and in some areas grown its share of advertising dollars. I believe we will see the economy "right itself" over the next few quarters and radio will be positioned to grow its share of advertising dollars.