Entercom Announces Susan Larkin to Succeed Weezie Kramer as Chief Operating Officer - Seite 2

“We are extremely fortunate to have an outstanding, seasoned executive of Susan’s caliber on our team ready to lead us forward as our new COO,” said Field. “Susan has been an unequivocal success at every challenge she has taken on throughout her career as she has risen through the management ranks at ABC-Disney, Cox and Entercom. She is a natural, energizing and candid leader with a powerful, competitive fervor and an excellent strategic sensibility. Susan is the perfect champion for the next stage of our journey as we continue to build the future of audio and transform Entercom into one of the country’s strongest media and entertainment organizations.”

“I look forward to serving on the board and ensuring that we have a seamless leadership transition while still working on projects that matter to the company and our team,” said Kramer. “I know that I am leaving the business in great hands with Susan. I am excited to see the next era of innovation, growth and success as we work towards our mission to build the future of audio.”

“This is an exciting time for Entercom, and for all audio media,” said Larkin. “I am thrilled to be part of Entercom’s forward-thinking strategy as we continue to set ourselves apart as the best operator and creator of audio content in the U.S. and realize the value of our engaged impressions with advertisers. Weezie has been an incredible mentor and the best leader I could ask for. I am honored to work with such a strong team and excited about the next phase of Entercom’s continued growth, expansion and strategic vision.”

Kramer has been an instrumental part of Entercom’s growth since joining the Company in 2000 and assuming the role of Chief Operating Officer in 2014. Upon the Company’s transformational merger with CBS Radio in 2017, Kramer deferred her planned retirement to lead Entercom’s operations through the integration and critical transformation initiatives to elevate and enhance the Company’s competitive position. Her many contributions to Entercom include attracting outstanding leadership to the Company, stewarding impactful organizational and operational change, and serving as an inspirational force to elevate the Company, its people and its brands. Throughout her career, Kramer has been recognized as a powerful, motivational leader and an outstanding contributor to the broadcasting industry. She was the first woman to serve as chairperson of the Radio Advertising Bureau and also the first woman to receive the Radio Wayne – Sales Manager of the Year Award, a prestigious honor recognizing the professionalism, creativity and dedication of radio industry leaders. Over the years, Kramer was honored with the Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group’s Trailblazer Award and the Rockwell Award from The Conclave Learning Conference. In 2019, she received the Gracies Leadership Award presented by the Alliance for Women in Media, an honor recognizing the accomplishments of women who pave the way as change-agents and ceiling-breakers across the industry. Most recently in 2020, she received the Leadership Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America in recognition of her many contributions to the broadcast industry and the community at-large.