Meet Jeff Warshaw
CEO & Founder
Meet the Visionary Behind Connoisseur Media
“At Connoisseur Media, our core values define who we are and guide everything we do. We are committed to serving our community, dedicating ourselves to our listeners, delivering exceptional results for our advertisers, fostering a terrific work environment, and upholding integrity and honesty in every aspect of our operations.“
Jeff Warshaw
CEO & FOUNDER
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Jeff Warshaw: Redefining Broadcasting Excellence
Jeff Warshaw is the Founder and CEO of Connoisseur Media, a trailblazer in the broadcasting industry. His entrepreneurial journey began at the Wharton School of Business, where he built his first radio station. A lifelong broadcaster, Jeff launched Connoisseur Communications Partners LP in 1993, growing it into a 39-station powerhouse before selling it to Cumulus Broadcasting in 2000 for $258 million. In 2004, he founded Connoisseur Media, which at the time operated 13 radio station brands and digital assets across five markets.
Upon completion of the recent acquisition of Alpha Media Group on May 5, 2025, Connoisseur’s broadcast footprint consisted of more than 200 radio stations in various markets across the country covering approximately 20% of the U.S., including top markets such as San Antonio, Portland, Salt Lake City, Nassau-Suffolk, Palm Springs and San Jose. Connoisseur ranks among the top ten radio groups by station count and by revenue, uniquely positioned to evaluate and pursue strategic growth opportunities.
Combining Alpha’s “live and local” philosophy with Connoisseur’s focus on community connectivity, the new platform focuses on better serving the needs of its local listeners and advertising partners. In addition to its broadcast properties, Connoisseur currently owns and operates Connrex Digital, a leading provider of digital marketing services. The organization continues to expand and enhance its digital capabilities – delivering forward-thinking integrated marketing services.
Highly respected and celebrated industry-wide for his outspoken candor, Jeff’s spirit of innovation and long-held principles of integrity, accountability, and improvement remain core values of his various companies and guide all of their team members and set the standard for excellence in broadcasting.
Jeff remains an active leader in the national broadcast and marketing industries. He is outgoing chair of the board for the Radio Advertising Bureau and is Chairman of the Nielsen Audio Advisory Council and board member on the National Association of Broadcasters.
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