
Ron Fried Promoted To National Sales Manager
February 23, 2022
Connoisseur Media announced today the promotion of Ron Fried to National Sales Manager. He will be responsible for working with the Christal National sales offices across the country and effectively promoting the strength of our audio and digital platforms. “Ron is a valued and important member of our sales efforts on Long Island, and we are thrilled to promote him to this important position officially.” Said Darren Diprima, Director of sales of Connoisseur Media Long Island. Ron has extensive radio experience on Long Island and joined Connoisseur Media as part of the WALK 97.5 acquisition in 2014. “I’m thrilled about the opportunity to lead Connoisseur Media Long Island’s national sales efforts. As a Senior and Regional Account Manager, I’ve had the privilege of representing our significant cluster of heritage stations for almost eight (8) years.
I look forward to working closely with our Christal Radio/Katz Media group team on growing the Nassau-Suffolk market.” said Ron Fried.
Connoisseur Media owns market-leading radio clusters in regions including Nassau-Suffolk, NY, Metro Fairfield County, New Haven in CT, and Frederick, MD. It also owns digital and marketing operations in Connecticut and Long Island.
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