Compass Media Networks: The Top 10 Facts About Radio that Advertisers Need

Compass Media Networks is the fastest growing radio syndication company in the country with the mission of providing outstanding representation and marketing services to the best brands and programs in national radio. Clients include DOWNLOAD HDFX, THE FREE BEER & HOT WINGS SHOW, NCAA BASKETBALL, THE INSANA QUOTIENT HOSTED BY RON INSANA, NCAA MEN'S BASKETBALL BIG TEN TOURNAMENT, NCAA FOOTBALL, NFL SUNDAY AFTERNOON PLAY-BY-PLAY, THE OAKLAND RAIDERS RADIO NETWORK, THE LARS LARSON SHOW, THE MARKET SCORE BOARD WITH RON INSANA, MVP SPORTS IMAGING, THE NORMAN GOLDMAN SHOW and THE TODD SCHNITT SHOW.

As Founder and President of the company, Mr. Kosann launched Compass Media Networks, in January 2009 to provide radio stations, listeners, and advertisers unique and compelling content.

Throughout his career, Mr. Kosann has successfully worked with some of the country's leading brands -- Bloomberg Radio and Television, CBS Radio News, CNN Radio News, Dennis Miller, Fox News Radio, MarketWatch Radio Network, MTV Radio, Monica Crowley, NBC Radio News, Notre Dame Football, Point-of-Purchase Radio, The Grammys, The National Football League, The Osgood Files with Charles Osgood, The Radio Factor with Bill O'Reilly, The Wall Street Journal Radio Network, VH1 Radio Network.

Mr. Kosann most recently served as Chief Operating Officer of Connoisseur Media, which owns 20 radio stations in small to mid-size markets throughout the United States.

Prior to joining Connoisseur Media in 2008, Mr. Kosann served as Chief Executive Officer/Board of Director for Westwood One, which was the largest radio programming company in America. Mr. Kosann ranked as one of the "40 Most Powerful Executives in Radio" in both 2007 and 2006 as published by Radio, Inc. During his seven year tenure at Westwood One, Mr. Kosann held a variety of positions including Chief Operating Officer, President of Sales, EVP of Sales, and EVP of Affiliate Sales and Programming. Prior to Westwood One, Mr. Kosann worked in various sales and business development capacities at Bloomberg, LP. He is a graduate of Brown University.

Ms. Salvatore has extensive experience in radio programming having handled production for The New York Giants Radio Networks, The New York Mets Radio Network and, most recently as executive producer for The Billy Bush Show. In addition to programming, Ms. Salvatore has extensive contacts with radio operators having run Sports Affiliate Sales for Westwood One from 2006 - 2008.

Prior to joining Compass Media Networks, Mr. Brewer worked at ESPN Radio 1280, handling production. He is a graduate of Cal Poly San Luis Obispo.

Mr. Wilbur has an extensive background in radio syndication having served as President of Wilbur Entertainment as well as Vice President of Fisher Entertainment. In these roles, Mr. Wilbur oversaw the distribution sales for The John & Ken Show, Wireless Flash News, Sheet Happens Prep, The John & Jeff Show, The Ed Tyll Show, Beyond the Beltway with Bruce DuMont, Car & Driver, and Lionel.