saga communications

This week, it's all about the business of radio with legendary broadcast executive Phil Zachary, Market President of Saga Communications in Portland, Maine. From his early days as a DJ at college radio station WAAF in Boston (a station he later managed for Entercom), to programming gigs across the country including Voyager Communications' WRDU and Curtis Media's WQDR in Raleigh, Phil not only gives his own personal view of the changing broadcasting business, but we also discuss his career with the Boston Red Sox Radio Network; how the Ed Sullivan Show and The Beatles inspired him to follow his media career; dinner with The Rolling Stones; and the back story about his love of vintage cars. Tune in and enjoy!

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ABOUT THIS EPISODE'S GUEST:

Truly a veteran in the radio industry, Bob started as a Program Director for WCAU-FM in Philadelphia in the 80s, worked his way up, and is now Vice President of Programming for Saga Communications.

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Chachi Loves Everybody is brought to you by Benztown and hosted by the President of Benztown, Dave “Chachi” Denes. Get a behind the scenes look on the myths and legends of the radio industry.

PEOPLE MENTIONED:

Dan Gilbert

Ed Christian

Gary Kline

Dan Ingram

Cousin Brucie

Ron Lundy

Erica Farber

Bobby Rich

Dick Sloan

Jay Thomas

Bobby Ocean

Bill Anthony

Mike Joseph

Rick Sklar

Scott Walker

Rich Hawkins

Billy Burke

Todd Parker

Terry Young

Tim Dorsey

Ed Scarborough

Bob Highland

Howard Stern

Robin Williams

Bill Maher

Joe Field

Jerry McKenna

Ed Krampf

Warren Lada

Doctor Don Rose

The Duke

Nick Bazoo

Brian Stone

Frank Cody

Owen Leech

Steve Rivers

Jimmy DeCastro

Don Blue

Ken Benson

Chris Forgy

Paul O’Malley

Rick Dees

Jhani Kaye

Ryan Seacrest

Michael Steel

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