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Artwork that reaches the cutline needs to extend to the edge of the red line. This is where your artwork will be trimmed. (Finished size ordered) All text must be kept within the blue line MEDIA DIRECTORY Marketing mixologists theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 1 2 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Contents 4Introduction 5 - 17 Television 18 - 31 Radio 32 - 38 Magazine 39 - 60 Newspaper theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 3 Please enjoy the 2014 Greater Cincinnati Media Guide, brought to you free of charge through the generosity and hard work of Greater Cincinnati’s premier PR firm – The Eisen Agency. While every attempt was made to be as complete and accurate as possible, there are always changes in the journalism industry. We hope you use this is a good guide, print it out, make notes on it and do share with us if you find changes or updates as we endeavor to craft our 2015 version. Enjoy the guide and best of luck in finding opportunities to share your story with the media. All the Best, Rodger Roeser, CEO The Eisen Agency RRoeser@TheEisenAgency.com 859.291.4302 Follow us on Twitter @ EisenHotNews 4 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Television When pitching TV, try not to use a simple press release. A media alert typically works more effectively. Get to the point, and point out the visual appeal to a mass audience. theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 5 Television WCPO-TV Alex Bongiorno is a News Director at WCPO-TV. Previously, she served as a News Director at WTAE TV -Hearst Television, News Director and Executive Producer at WSPA TV -Media General, and a Producer at WFLA TV, KLAS TV and WCSC-TV Live 5 News. She received an Emmy award for Breaking News (2008 and 2007), and award for Best Newscast (2007, 2005, 2002) and Best News Operation (Attack on America) (2002) at AP Awards. She holds a B.A. in Mass Communications from George Mason University. Email: aBongiorno@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Jeff Brogan is a Vice President and General Manager at WCPOTV. Previously, he served as a Director of News Strategy and Operations at EW Scripps Company, News Director at WPTV and WFLX and an Assistant News Director, Newscast Producer and Executive Producer at WCPO-TV. He started his TV news career at WXIX-TV (Channel 19), before joining Channel 9 in 2000. He attended Elder High School. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from the University of Dayton. Jeff prefers to communicate via email. Email: jbrogan@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Email: Jennifer.Moore@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.990 Suzanne Murray is a Special Projects Producer at WCPO-TV. Foreseeing a career in public relations, Suzanne sought some “real world” experience in media public relations. During her junior year at Miami, Suzanne was an Intern at WCPO. After graduation, she started field producing for Healthy Living with Carol Williams. Since then, Suzanne has held several positions at the station. She has worked as an Assignment Editor, Special Projects Producer, and has spearheaded several projects. Suzanne founded Holiday Wishes in 2005 during her first year at the station. As the chair of Holiday Wishes, Suzanne works year after year to expand the stations charity. Suzanne’s marketing studies took her to Miami’s overseas campus in Luxembourg. There, she spent the summer studying brand equity and traveling through Western Europe. Suzanne attended Oak Hills High School. Suzanne holds a BA degree in Speech Communications with focus in Public Relations and a minor in Promotional Marketing from Miami University. While on campus, Suzanne was a member of a sorority and participated in various social and philanthropic functions. Email: Suzanne.Murray@wcpo.com Twitter: @Murraysm13 Jennifer A. Moore is an Evening News Producer of Good Morning Tri-State 4.30am and Reporter at WCPO-TV. She started producing on Good Morning Tri-State in 2007, and then shifted to Weekend Evenings before having the rare position of being both a Producer and Reporter within the same newscast - Good Morning Tri-State. Previously, she served as a Longform Producer (Paid Position) at WOUB. She launched the 4:30 a.m. Monday through Friday newscast a few years ago, and produced to 9 News at Noon for a year before producing the evening newscasts. During her time reporting, she served as the School Zone 9 Reporter, where she edited, wrote, researched, and shot video for back-to-school stories from throughout the Tri-State. She began her full-time employment with the station in 2007, but her experience with WCPO stretches long before then. While in high school, she was one of the first classes to take part in the WCPO Careers In Media program; where she shadowed different departments and produced public service announcements. During college, she interned almost every summer as an E.W. Scripps Intern. During that experience, she learned almost every aspect of the news department even earning a freelance position as Web Producer during her winter break. She was recognized for her hard work at both WCPO and within the community when she was named one of the 2009 Black and Hispanic Achievers, which is presented by the YMCA of greater Cincinnati. She was a recipient of the King-Chavez-Parks Full-Tuition Academic Scholarship, Scripps Howard Scholarship, Eliza Alcorn Clark Memorial Scholarship (first recipient of award), Ohio University’s National Black Alumni Scholarship, Ohio University’s Deans Scholarship, Ohio Newspaper Association’s Minority Scholarship and Mt. Zion Baptist Church Education Fund Scholarship. She was named Ohio University Greek Leader of The Year in 2007. She has won Blackburn/Spencer Achievement Award and Rachel A. Mallory Leadership Award. She was also a LeaderShape Participant. She was a Leadership Fellow through Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. She has received George Womack Grant. She is active in the National Association of Black Journalists and the Public Relations Society of America. She attended 6 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Princeton High School. She graduated cum laude from Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science in Journalism with emphasis in Broadcast News. She served as an Announcer for the 2006 Homecoming Parade. theeisenagency.com Kathrine Nero is an Anchor at WCPO-TV. She came to WCPOTV in 1998. She worked five years as Channel 9’s weekend sports anchor and reporter before moving to the anchor desk on Good Morning Tri-State in 2002. Kathrine was raised on a steady diet of SEC football and college basketball. She began her career in sports while still in college, where she worked with the men’s basketball and football programs in the Memphis Tiger sports information department for four years. She got her break in television covering sports there, and moved to the Queen City in 1998. She graduated from University of Memphis. Email: knero@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @NeroWCPO Tanya O’Rourke is an Anchor at WCPO-TV. She anchors 9 News at Noon, 9 News at 5 and 9 News at 5.30. Tanya worked at WCPO-TV while finishing her BFA degree, first as a weekend Assignment Editor and writer, then as an Associate Producer for the morning show and Field Producer. Upon completing her degree, she moved to Knoxville, TN, where she was a reporter at WBIR-TV and then at WATE-TV. She is also a board member of the Diocesan Catholic Children’s Home in Northern Kentucky. She attended the University of Tennessee and the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree. Email: torourke@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4071 Twitter: @tanyaorourke Television Tasha Pinelo is a Producer at WCPO-TV [9 On Your Side]. Tasha covers the following Beats: Local News. Tasha’s preferred communication is Email. Email: tpinelo@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @tashapinelo John Popovich is a Sports Director / Sports Anchor at WCPO-TV. He is the Host and Producer of “Sports of All Sorts” at WCPO-TV. John has covered just about every sporting event imaginable across the country and around the world. His face is seen on ABC affiliates from coast-to-coast. He has won numerous Emmy and other broadcasting awards for his writing, producing and reporting. He received his BA Broadcast Journalism from the Ohio University. Email: jpopovich@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @Popo_WCPOSports Steve Raleigh is a Chief Meteorologist at WCPO-TV. His forecast can be seen on 9 News at 5, 9 News at 5.30, 9 News at 6 and 9 News at 11. With nearly 25 years of experience, Steve has led the nation in the broadcast meteorology field with his work. Steve has covered the biggest stories for Channel 9 from Tornado outbreaks to Hurricane Katrina. He also has been a leader in weather safety with his weather radio campaigns and severe storm coverage. He graduated from University of North Carolina and Boston University. Email: steve.raleigh@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @cincywxman Mario Ramirez is a Multimedia Journalist / Reporter at WCPO-TV and WCPO Online. Prior to this, he was an Anchor / Reporter at WGXA-TV. Mario covers Local News. He anchored for NewsCentral at 7pm and 11pm. Mario completed an internship at KVVU FOX 5 in Las Vegas where he says he fell in love with the business. He graduated from the University of Nevada Las Vegas with a Degree in Broadcast Journalism and a minor in theatre arts. Email: mario.ramirez@wcpo.com Phone: 513.919.1119 Twitter: @MarioWRamirez Mark Slaughter is a Sports Videographer, Producer and Reporter at WCPO-TV. He covers sports news. Previously, he served as an Editor and Videographer at WCPO-TV. He attended Lebanon High School and University of Cincinnati. Email: mark.slaughter@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Bryce Anslinger is a Reporter at WCPO-TV. Prior to this he worked as Weekday Morning Anchor at KEZI-TV. He can be seen on KEZI 9 News at 5am, KEZI 9 News at 5.30am, KEZI 9 News at 6am and KEZI 9 News at 6.30am. He joined the KEZI 9 family in January of 2008. He comes to Eugene after spending several great years working as an Anchor/Reporter at KERO in Bakersfield California. Bryce is excited to be in the clean air of the Pacific Northwest and ready to get to know Western Oregon. Bryce is a proud graduate of Ohio University’s Scripps School of Journalism. Email: banslinger@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @BryceAnslinger Ron Fischer is an Editor / News Photographer at WCPO-TV [9 On Your Side]. Ron covers the following Beats: Local News. Ron’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rfischer@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4071 Clyde Gray is an Anchor / Reporter at WCPO-TV. He is still going strong after more than 25 years of reporting and anchoring in Cincinnati and continues to be one of the most respected broadcast journalists working in the city. He’s worked on stories that have received attention from lawmakers both in Ohio and in Washington. Clyde has testified before Senate and Congressional hearings, detailing the findings of I-Team reports that exposed violations of state and federal laws. Clyde has also won numerous professional awards: two Emmys, the prestigious Sigma Delta Chi Journalism Award and the Columbia University DuPont Award. He obtained his degree in Speech Communications from Wake Forest University. Email: cgray@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4096 Twitter: @ClydeGray1 Larry Handley is a Meteorologist at WCPO-TV. Larry spent the previous 10 years forecasting the weather throughout Florida in cities like Gainesville, West Palm Beach and Orlando. Larry was born and raised in Cincinnati and attended Mount Healthy High School. He spent four years in the United States Air Force after high school before returning home where he graduated from the University of Cincinnati. He studied Broadcast Meteorology from Mississippi State University. Email: lhandley@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @LarryHandleyWCP Paul Harper is a Producer at WCPO-TV [9 On Your Side]. Paul covers the following Beats: Local News. Paul’s preferred communication is Email. Email: pharper@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 7 Television Christian Hauser is a Morning News Producer. Prior to this he is a General Assignment Reporter at KECI-TV. He joined the NBC Montana family in May of 2008 at KTVM. He interned at Channel 9 WCPO in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he was the leader of the other interns during the stations election coverage. Christian is a graduate of Northern Kentucky University. Email: chauser@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @cthauser1 Nicholas Helton is a Producer of Good Morning Tri-State 6am, Good Morning Tri-State 5am, and Good Morning Tri-State 4.30am at WCPO-TV. He was an Associate Producer, Broadcast Engineer and Assignment Editor at WCPO-TV. He was also a Master Control Operator at Sky Angel, Video Production Assistant at Lee University, and Production Assistant at Church of God. He holds a Bachelor of Science (summa cum laude) in Telecommunications from Lee University, where he has served in Alpha Chi, Lambda Pi Eta, Theta Delta Kappa, and Residential Life. Email: NHelton@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @nshelton07 Kendall Herold is a Multimedia Journalist / Fill-in Live Alert Anchor / Fill-in Traffic Reporter / Fill-in Anchor at WCPO-TV and WCPO Online. Prior to that she was a Weeknight Anchor and Reporter at WGXA-TV. She anchors NewsCentral at 7pm and 11pm at WGXADT2. She joined the Fox 24 News Team in November 2008. Before joining the Fox 24 News Team, Kendall was a Reporter and Anchor for her University’s news program, News Channel 12. She also served as a Reporter for the University radio station, Revolution 91.7 FM. Kendall interned at Fox News Channel on the “Your World with Neil Cavuto” program. While in college, Kendall was an active member of Alpha Delta Pi sorority, and was involved in raising money for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, as well as the Ronald McDonald House. She earned her Bachelor’s degree from Western Kentucky University in TV Broadcasting, with a minor in Political Science. Email: kherold@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4011 Twitter: @KendallHerold Sherry Hughes is a Meteorologist / Multimedia Journalist at WCPO-TV and Multimedia Journalist at WCPO Online. Prior to this, she was a meteorologist at WTSP-TV. She has been forecasting the weather for more than 12 years. In her television career, she had the great pleasure of working at television stations all across the country. Her background in the television news industry is quite diverse. She has pretty much done everything on air, except sports. She also enjoys working with youth and supporting charitable causes in the community like Pinellas Habitat for Humanity, where she serves as the Board of Directors. She is a member of AMS, NWS, NABJ and TBABJ. She graduated from the University of South Carolina’s school of Journalism and Mississippi State University’s Broadcast Meteorology program. Email: shughes@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.7717 Twitter: @Sherry_Hughes 8 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Dennis Janson is a Columnist at WCPO-TV and WCPO Online. Previously he was a Sports Anchor at WCPO-TV. For the last 18 year, DJ has been a sports anchor at WCPO-TV, where he’s established himself as the most respected, connected yet unaffected anchors in the Tri-state. He graduated from University of Cincinnati. Email: djanson@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @dennisjanson Tom Jordan is a News Photographer and Editor at WCPO-TV. He is also a Pastor at Christ Centered Apostolic Ministries. Previously, he was a Production Technician at WCPO-TV. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Communications, Radio and TV from Xavier University. Email: tjordan@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Brendan Keefe is a Chief Investigative Reporter / News Anchor at WCPO-TV. Multiple Emmy award-winning broadcast journalist Brendan Keefe joined WCPO in the fall of 2007. Previous to moving to Cincinnati, Brendan worked for New York’s WCBS-TV as a correspondent. He won a 2006 NY Emmy Award for his continuing coverage of the Hurricane Katrina disaster in New Orleans. Brendan has covered nearly a dozen hurricanes in his career. Brendan has completed three combat reporting tours in the Middle East. He reported from the rooftops of Kuwait City as U.S. Forces invaded Iraq in 2003. Brendan returned to the region in April 2004 when he and a photographer were embedded with a U.S. Army Reserve unit from New York. Prior to his work in Texas, Brendan was an anchor and reporter for WFSB-TV, the CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. He anchored the weekday morning news from 1995 - 1997. In 1994 and 1995, Brendan was a reporter for WJXT-TV, the former CBS affiliate in Jacksonville, Florida. He started as an investigative reporter uncovering government waste and abuse as the “The Whistleblower.” Later, Brendan was assigned as a military affairs reporter covering four major Navy bases. Brendan worked for the CBS affiliate in Grand Rapids/Kalamazoo, Michigan in 1992 and 1993. He was bureau chief of the station’s Battle Creek newsroom. While there, he provided gavel-to-gavel coverage of a major murder trial. The defendant, a former police officer and criminology professor, was convicted of executing his own wife, the local ABC morning anchorwoman. Brendan also flew an F-16 fighter jet with the Air Force Thunderbirds in 1993. Brendan began his broadcast journalism career in Rockford, Illinois where he reported and anchored for WREX-TV, then an ABC affiliate. He also won a NY Emmy award for live coverage of the Northeast Blackout from a darkened Times Square. He graduated from Kenyon College. Email: bkeefe@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @BrendanKeefe Television Shannon Kettler is a Reporter and Multimedia Journalist at WCPO-TV and WCPO Online. She first started at WCPO in 1996 as an Intern. She moved to Florence/Myrtle Beach, South Carolina in 1996 to gain experience as a Reporter. She then worked as a General Assignment Reporter in Columbia, Missouri and on to Green Bay, Wisconsin before returning back home to Cincinnati. Shannon attended Roger Bacon High School. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati. Email: skettler@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4071 Twitter: @SKettlerWCPO Scott Kyser is an Editor/News Photographer at WCPOTV. He covers local news. He has worked for over 5 years in the broadcasting industry in various roles. He holds a BA in Communications from Xavier University, where he served as a Sports Host on XUTV and was affiliated with XU Television Association. Email: skyser@wcpo.com Phone: 513.852.4071 Twitter: @G_SKyserJr Jason Law is an Investigative Reporter at WCPO-TV. Prior, he was a General Assignment Reporter / Weekend Anchor at WJXT-TV. He has reported for WXVT in Greenville, Miss., and WDEF in Chattanooga, Tenn. He earned his Communication degree at Flagler College. Email: jason.law@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @JasonLawNews Phillip Lee is a News Photographer / Editor at WCPO-TV [9 On Your Side]. Phillip covers the following Beats: Local News. Phillip’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Philip.Lee@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Adam Marshall is a Traffic Reporter / Transportation Specialist at WCPO-TV. While in Kansas Adam earned 4 Kansas Association of Broadcasters Awards including both 1st and 2nd place for “In-Depth News Coverage.” After graduating from Lakota East High School, Adam attended Northern Kentucky University where he earned a degree in Journalism. Email: amarshall@wcpo.com Phone: 513.721.9900 Twitter: @AdamWCPO WKRC-TV Kirk Varner is a News Director at WKRC-TV [Local 12] and WKRC-DT2 [The CW Cincinnati]. Prior to this he was a Vice President / News Director at WTNH-TV. Previously, he served as vice president of news services for Time Warner. He also served as vice president for news and creative services at WIVB-TV in Buffalo, N.Y. and has held news management and product positions at television stations in New York, Boston, Hartford and Charleston, South Carolina. Kirk has also worked as news director of ESPN’s SportsCenter program. Email: kvarner@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @kirkvarner Kit Andrews is a News Anchor at WKRC-TV. She anchors Local 12 News at Noon, Local 12 News at 5.30pm and Local 12 News at 4pm. Kit’s interest in reporting began when she volunteered as an announcer at WSU’s campus radio stations, KUGR and KWSU. Then in 1978, she worked as a videotape librarian at KIRO-TV in Seattle, WA. After that, Kit was hired as a reporter/producer/anchor by KHQTV in Spokane, WA. She is a graduate of Washington State University where she earned a BA in Communications and a Minor in History. Email: kandrews@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @KitAndrews12 Deborah Dixon is a Reporter at WKRC-TV. She has worked in almost every area of the LOCAL 12 Newsroom since she started as the station’s Graphic Artist in April, 1974. Deborah graduated from Baldwin Wallace College in Cleveland, OH. Email: ddixon@local12.com Phone: 513.421.6872 Twitter: @CrimestopperDeb Rob Braun is an Anchor at WKRC-TV. He anchors Local 12 News at 6pm, Local 12 News at 5pm and Local 12 News at 11pm. He also worked at WBIR, where he hosted a syndicated news-magazine show and also hosted the station’s live coverage of the 1982 World’s Fair. After the fair, Rob began to report news full-time as a General Assignment Reporter, and then was moved to anchor of the 5:30 news. It was then that LOCAL 12’s News Director, Don North, beckoned Rob home to Cincinnati as General Assignment Reporter. In the fall of 1985, Rob became the weekend anchor for the 6:00 and 11:00 news. In June of 1987 WKRC-TV introduced “Live at 7”, an innovative award winning newscast that was entertaining as well as informative, anchored by Rob. The show received several awards. Shortly thereafter, Rob assumed the responsibilities of anchoring the 5.30pm, 6.00pm, and 11.00pm. Newscasts. Rob is a multiple Emmy and Iris Award winner. Email: rbraun@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @nwsman theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 9 Television Cammy Dierking is an Anchor at WKRC-TV. She anchors Local 12 News at 5pm, Local 12 News at 6pm and Local 12 News at 11pm. She began working at LOCAL 12 in 1988 as a Sports anchor and reporter. Before coming to Local 12, Cammy worked at Sports Time Cable Network in Cincinnati; WPTF-TV28 (NBC) in Raleigh, North Carolina; and KTVN-TV2 (CBS) in Reno, Nevada. Cammy serves on the Board of Directors for the Greater Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky Women’s Sports Association (In 1993, she helped establish this group, which recognizes and promotes opportunities for female athletes). Cammy is the Honorary Chair and Spokesperson for many local charity events including: Race for the Cure, Heart Mini-Marathon, Arthritis Walk, Ride Cincinnati for Breast Cancer Research, 7 Days for SIDS Golf Outing, One World Triathlon for Neediest Kids of All, Tour de Montgomery for HeartStone Foundation, MS Bike Ride, Lady Distance Classic for Ovarian Cancer, JDRF Ride to Cure, Hike for Hospice and Thanksgiving Day Race for the Ronald McDonald House. She received a B.A. in English/Journalism from Miami University in Oxford. Email: cdierking@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @cammy_dierking Bob Herzog is a Producer, Anchor, Traffic Reporter and Host at WKRC-TV. Prior to this, he was a Program Host & Sales Promotion Coordinator at WSTR-TV and Attorney/Research Assistant at McKinney & Namei Co., L.P.A. He is a graduate from Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University Email: bherzog@local12.com Phone: 513) 579-1212 Twitter: @Bob_Herzog Curtis Jackson is an Anchor at WKRC-TV and WKRC-DT2. He anchors Local 12 News at 5.30pm and Local 12 News on the CW Cincinnati. Previously, he was a Reporter of NewsChannel5 at 6 pm and NewsChannel5 at 11pm at WEWS-TV. Before coming to WEWS, Curtis was the New York-based correspondent for BET Nightly News. While at BET, he was a finalist for the NABJ Salute to Excellence Awards for a series of reports on HIV rates in the southern states. The Kaiser Foundation awarded him with a grant for his coverage. Before joining BET, Curtis was the weekend anchor for WFXT in Boston. He anchored the station’s coverage of the crash of TWA Flight 800 and the death of several firefighters in Worcester, Mass. He is a graduate of University of Kentucky. John Lomax is an Anchor at WKRC-TV. He also worked at WTVKTV in Knoxville. He has served on several boards and volunteers his time to many organizations to emcee programs, and to speak to students. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of Tennessee. Email: jlomax@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @Johnnylo Tiffany Wilson is a Co-anchor / Reporter at WKRC-TV and WKRC-DT2. Tiffany joined the Local 12 WKRC team in September, 2010. Tiffany fell in love with reporting at the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University. She worked for WJLA/NewsChannel 8 in Washington, D.C. as a reporter and fill-in anchor. In our nation’s capital, Tiffany covered hostage situations, Metro accidents and political rallies. Before moving to the District, Tiffany was the graduate managing editor for Palestra.net, an online college news network. In this role, she lived a never ending road trip. Tiffany traveled across the country in a 15-passenger van and reported on everything from blueberry pie eating contests in Maine to a haunted prison in West Virginia to the Notre Dame versus Stanford game in California. Leading up to the 2008 presidential election, she worked as a youth vote correspondent for Fox News Channel and traveled to more than 100 universities to report on college students’ political views. Her stories aired on nearly every network show and she anchored some of the first streaming broadcasts of FoxNews. com’s “Strategy Room” from the Democratic and Republican National Conventions. While reporting on early voting, she uncovered a trend of out-of-state campaign workers committing voter fraud in Columbus, OH. The story went on to gain national attention. Shortly before Barack Obama’s inauguration, Tiffany flew to Africa to report on Mr. Obama’s impact on Kenyans. Some of her favorite memories come from her two weeks at an AIDS orphanage in Arusha, Tanzania where she chronicled the lives of HIV-positive children. She is a graduate of Ursuline Academy. Email: twilson@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @TWilsonTV Tim Hedrick is a Chief Meteorologist at WKRC-TV. Tim began his career in television news as an intern at KWWL-TV in Waterloo, Iowa. He got his first job at KOAM-TV in Joplin, Missouri. Later, Tim moved to work as a Meteorologist at WHO-TV in Des Moines, Iowa before joining the LOCAL 12 Team in 1988. He is a graduate of Iowa State University. Liz Bonis is a News Anchor / Health & Medical Reporter at WKRCTV. She also hosted seminars nationwide on fighting fat, getting fit, stress management, diabetes breakthroughs, weight loss, women’s health and nutrition. She first began working with LOCAL 12 in January 2002. Liz publishes a monthly health and wellness newsletter, has a personal fitness video called “The Lazy Way to Lighten Up (for women)”. Liz has been a health & medical reporter for nearly 10 years in both radio and television. She is the former host of the Mix 94.1 “Liz & Carson” morning show in Cincinnati, and the syndicated weekend health and fitness radio show on 55WKRC --”Lighten Up with Liz.” Liz is active in Cincinnati with the American Heart Association, the Greater Cincinnati YMCA, and the Northern Kentucky Chapter of the American Dietetic Association, the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, the American Cancer Society and Crossroads Community Church in Oakley. Liz received a Bachelor’s Degree from the College of Applied Science at the Rochester Institute of Technology, and her Master’s Degree from the Newhouse School of Public Communication at Syracuse University. Email: thedrick@local12.com Phone: 513) 579-1212 Twitter: @dopplertim Email: lbonis@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @lbonis1 Email: cjackson@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @cjacksonwkrc 10 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Television Paula Toti is a Weekend Anchor and General Assignment Reporter at WKRC-TV. Prior to joining WKRC, Paula worked at WBNS-TV and WCMH-TV, both in Columbus, Ohio, as well as television stations in Richmond, Cleveland and Green Bay. Paula has used her stockbroker experience in reporting assignments. She hosted a nightly business segment while working in Columbus. Her business mind earned her an Emmy nomination for business reporting. Paula graduated from California State University-Sacramento with honors, with a Bachelor’s in Communication studies Brad Johansen is a Sports Director at WKRC-TV. Brad has worked in Peoria, IL; Lansing, MI; San Luis Obispo, CA; Las Vegas, NV; and now in Cincinnati since 1992. He became LOCAL 12 Sports Director in June of 1996. Brad has been the radio play-by-play announcer for the Bengals since the 2000 season. He has also done play-by-play for both University of Cincinnati and Miami basketball. He completed his undergraduate work in 1984 at Bradley University with a double major in Speech Communications and Broadcast Journalism, and a minor in theater. Email: ptoti@local12.com Phone: 513.421.6872 Twitter: @paulatoti Email: bjohansen@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @bradjohansen David Sleater is a Senior Producer at WKRC-TV. previously, he served as a Producer and Production Assistant at WKRC-TV; Producer, Weather Anchor, Reporter, Photographer and Video Editor of Fox 12 This Morning and Morning Weather Anchor at KTRV-TV (Fox); Public Address Announcer in stadium at Boise Hawks Minor League Baseball; Reporter, Producer and Anchor at WSAW TV (CBS); News and Sports Reporter at Lakeland Public Television and a NAIA World Series Reporter at KLEW TV. He studied Communications and Broadcast News from Washington State University, where he served for Cable 8 TV. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communication from Edward R. Murrow College of Communication - Washington State University. Michael Berk is a Sports Anchor / Reporter of Local 12 News Sunday at WKRC-TV. Previously, He was a anchor at KGW-TV. He was also worked as a Sports Anchor at KLAS-TV. He joined KLAS in September of 2006. Prior to this, he spent four years at KEZI TV in Eugene Oregon. As the flagship station for the Oregon Sports Network, Michael was part of a team which delivered more than 100 hours of programming annually to Ducks’ fans throughout the state. During his time in Eugene Michael was honored with seven Associated Press broadcasting awards in several categories. In October of 1997, Michael went to work for RNN TV, a regional cable news service in metropolitan New York. After two years with RNN, Michael went back to the West coast where he spent two years with the Orange County Newschannel of Southern California. He is a graduate from Ithaca College. Email: DSleater@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @dsleater72 David Sackman is a News Producer / Director at WKRC-TV [Local 12]. David covers the following Beats: Local News. David’s preferred communication is Email. Email: dsackman@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @davsackcincy Kevin Barnett is an Executive Sports Producer at WKRC-TV [Local 12]. Kevin covers the following Beats: Sports News. Kevin’s preferred communication is Email. Email: kbarnett@local12.com Phone: 513) 579-1212 Twitter: @KBarnett15 Jarrod Becker is an Executive Web Producer at WKRC-TV and WKRC Online. He covers local news. He is a Partner and Illustrator at Willow Frog LLC. He has been a Founder and Member of Folksiders and Folksiders Market (Art consortium in the Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky area). Email: jbecker@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @jabart Email: msberk@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Dave McMullen is an Assistant News Director at WKRC-TV. He covers local news. He attended Amelia High School. He studied Electronic Media at the University of Cincinnati. Email: dmcmullen@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @Davelovesnews Timothy Meredith is a News Assignment Manager at WKRC-TV. Previously, he was a News Assignment Editor, News Producers and News photographer at WAVE TV. He is a graduate from the University of Kentucky. Email: tMeredith@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Allison Pfeffer is a Producer at WKRC-TV [Local 12]. Allison covers the following Beats: Local News. Allison’s preferred communication is Email. Email: apfeffer@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 11 Television Jason Nebel is a Producer at WKRC-TV [Local 12]. Jason covers the following Beats: Local News. Jason’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jnebel@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Kimberly Bryan is a Night Time Assignment Editor at WKRCTV. Previously, she served as a Production Assistant and Weekend Assignment Editor at Local 12 and a Host and Producer at WAIF-FM 88.3. She received Gary Burbank Excellence in Radio Award in 2003. She holds an Associate degree in Radio and Television from Ohio Center for Broadcasting. Email: kbryan@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Adam Clements is a Reporter at WKRC-TV [Local 12]. Adam covers the following Beats: Local News. Adam’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Aclements@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @AClementsWKRC Jen Dalton is a Traffic Reporter / Host of Local 12 News Good Morning Cincinnati at 7am, WKRC-DT2 Online, WKRC online, WKRC-DT2 and WKRC-TV. Jen landed her first television job as a Cohost of Cinema 64 with Bob Herzog. Jen was reunited with Bob when she made the switch to Local 12 in October 2006. Her first job out of college was as an intern with WOXY, 97X radio. She graduated from Miami University with a BS in Communication and a BA in Spanish. Email: JDalton@local12.com Phone: 513) 763-5564 Twitter: @jendalton12 Larry Davis is a Reporter at WKRC-TV. He has worked as a news anchor and reporter at 700 WLW radio. He has been fortunate to spend the majority of his career in Cincinnati where he also was an anchor/reporter at WKRC- AM radio, 96 ROCK and WSAI-AM. He attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio where he was a member of both the news and sports departments. Email: sdimmich@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @ScottDimmich Jeannine Gallenstein is an Executive Producer at WKRC-TV. Previously, she served as an Executive Producer at WCPO. She holds a BS in Communications from Northern Kentucky University. Email: jgallenstein@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @Jeanninelocal12 Sheila Gray is a Special Correspondent / Contributor of WRGT-TV, WKRC-TV, WKRC-DT2, WSTR-TV and WKEF-TV. She can be seen on ABC 22 News at Six, ABC 22 News at Eleven - WKEF at WKEF-TV and FOX 45 News at 6.30, FOX 45 News at 10 at WRGT-TV. Prior to this she was a Co-anchor at WXIX-TV and WXIX Online . She can be seen on FOX 19 Morning News. Formerly, she served at WSAZ NewsChannel 3, where she was anchoring the 11p.m. news. She is an accomplished journalist and interviewer. She has received numerous awards and was recognized by the Associated Press. She is on the Board of Directors of the Make-A-Wish Foundation, volunteers at Katie’s school and lectors at Blessed Sacrament Church. She graduated Magna Cum Laude from Ohio University. Email: sgray@sbgi.net Phone: 410.568.1500 Twitter: @SheilaGrayTV John Gumm is a Meteorologist of Local 12 News at Noon at WKRC-TV. Prior to working at Local 12, John worked at WHBF-TV in Rock Island, WCTI-TV in New Bern and WWL-TV in New Orleans, where he won numerous awards for his work, including an Associated Press award for “Best Weathercast” in Louisiana. In August of 2005, he was on television for twelve hours straight in New Orleans warning viewers about Hurricane Katrina. He is a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), an accreditation awarded by the American Meteorological Society. He attended Valparaiso University where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Meteorology. Email: jgumm@local12.com Phone: 513) 579-1212 Twitter: @JohnGumm Email: ldavis@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Scott Dimmich is a Meteorologist at WKRC-TV. Prior to working in Cincinnati, he worked at WEHT-TV in Evansville, IN. He was the Morning Meteorologist at WEHT-TV and WYMT-TV in Hazard, KY. He served as a Meteorologist for a live, nightly weather magazine produced by the Pennsylvania State Department of Meteorology called Weather World, which is aired on the Pennsylvania Cable Network and numerous Pennsylvania PBS stations. He also had the opportunity to intern with the National Weather Service Forecast Office in Wilmington, Ohio and here at Local 12. As an undergraduate, Scott helped to teach several introductory and mesoscale meteorology courses. Scott is also a Certified Broadcast Meteorologist (CBM), an accreditation awarded by the American Meteorological Society. He 12 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | has been a member of the American Meteorological Society since he was a student. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Meteorology with an option in Weather Forecasting and Communications from Pennsylvania State University. theeisenagency.com Bob Herzog is a Producer, Anchor, Traffic Reporter and Host at WKRC-TV. Prior to this, he was a Program Host & Sales Promotion Coordinator at WSTR-TV and Attorney/Research Assistant at McKinney & Namei Co., L.P.A. He is a graduate from Chase College of Law at Northern Kentucky University and Xavier University. Email: bherzog@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @Bob_Herzog Television Jeff Hirsh is a News Reporter at WKRC-TV. His first reporter job was in Roanoke, Virginia at WDBJ-TV from 1977-79. After more than 20 years of reporting Jeff has been honored with numerous awards. He has 21 regional Emmy awards and 8 Ohio AP awards. Others associations that have honored Jeff include: Education Writers Association, Aircraft Owners & Pilots Association, International Association of Firefighters, and Women In Communication (Clarion Award). He earned a History BA from the University of Michigan, an MA in History from Washington University and an MA in Journalism from the University of Missouri. Kevin Roach is a News Director at WXIX-TV. He is a veteran of Cincinnati and Dayton TV newsrooms and the Associated Press. Most recently, he was Associated Press Vice President and U.S. Broadcast News Director. He was the WCPO-TV (Channel 9) Assistant News Director 2002-05, and did two stints as a News Director at Dayton’s WDTN-TV (Channel 2). He graduated from Boston University. Email: jhirsh@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @local12jeff Joe Danneman is a Sports Director at WXIX-TV. He has worked as a Sports Anchor at WFIE. He holds a Bachelor’s in Broadcast Journalism from Syracuse University. Angela Ingram is a Reporter at WKRC-TV. Prior to this, she was a Reporter at WSBT-TV, CN8 News Reporter at Comcast Networks, Producer/ Reporter at Tri-State Media Network, Desk Assistant at WCAU and Public Relations Intern MCI. She is a graduate from Valparaiso University and Temple University. Email: aingram@local12.com Phone: 513.579.1212 Twitter: @Newslaw1 WXIX-TV Nancy Kent Smith is a Regional News Director at WUAB-TV [My43 The Block, WUAB], KOLD-TV [KOLD News 13], WWBT-TV [NBC 12], WUPW-TV [Fox Toledo], WXIX-TV [Fox 19], WOIO-TV [Cleveland’s CBS 19], WFLX-TV [Fox 29], WTOL-TV [WTOL 11] and WTNZ-TV [FOX 43]. Nancy covers the following Beats: Local News. Nancy’s preferred communication is Email. Email: nkent@nbc12.com Phone: 804.230-1212 Dan Romito is a Senior Producer at WXIX-TV [Fox 19]. Dan covers the following Beats: Local News. Dan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: dromito@fox19.com Phone: 513) 421-0119 Twitter: @Fox19danromito Steve Horstmeyer is a Chief Meteorologist at WXIX-TV and Contributing Editor at Weatherwise. Steve also presently serves as an occasional adjunct instructor in the Department of Chemistry at the College of Mount St. Joseph. He formerly, served as a mathematics teacher for the Cincinnati Public Schools. He has been awarded the American Meteorological Society seal for both television and radio. He attended the Moeller High school. He is a graduate of Miami University in Oxford and holds a Master degree in Geography with an emphasis in Meteorology from the University of Nebraska. Email: shorstmeyer@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @truststeve19 Email: kRoach@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Email: jdanneman@fox19.com Phone: 513) 421-0119 Twitter: @FOX19Joe Bill Lanesey is a General Manager at WXIX-TV. Most recently, he was the Vice President and General Manager for KPLR-TV in St. Louis, according to a news release. He began his career at WTOL-TV in Toledo, and prior to joining KPLR, worked for WCMH-TV in Columbus, rising to Vice President of Sales. He is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame. Email: gm@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Jason Scott is an Executive Producer at WXIX-TV. He covers local news. Previously, he served as an Executive Producer at WEWS-TV and a Senior Producer at WTOL-TV and WIFR-TV. He attended New Trier High School. He studied Broadcast Journalism at Ohio University. Email: jscott@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19Jason Roger Seay is an Executive Producer of FOX19 Morning News at WXIX-TV. Formerly, he served as a Assignment Desk at KGW TV. Previously, he served as a Managing Editor at WAVE TV. Prior to that, he served as Assignments at WAVE 3 Television. Before that, he served as an Editor at WHAS-TV. He earned degree from Murray State University and University of Louisville. Email: rseay@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19Roger Americo Capodagli is a Producer at FOX19 Morning News at Five and WXIX-TV [Fox 19]. Americo covers the following Beats: Local News. Americo’s preferred communication is Email. Email: acapodagli@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @americocap theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 13 Television Jeff Creighton is a Meteorologist at WXIX-TV. Jeff began his career as a part-time weather graphics assistant at WKRC-TV. When LOCAL12 First at Four began, he was hired full-time as the Weather Producer. He is a graduate from Mississippi State University, Ohio University and DePauw University. Email: jcreighton@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @TrustJeff19 Tracey Johnson is an Anchor of FOX19 News Morning Xtra at WXIX-TV. Tracey worked at WFAA in Dallas, Texas. She attended Heritage Hill Elementary and Princeton High School. He graduated from University in Springfield, Missouri. Email: traceyjohnson@FOX19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19TraceyJ Tricia Macke is an Anchor of Ten O’Clock News - WXIX-TV at WXIX-TV. Formerly, she served as a freelance reporter, full time reporter, weekend anchor and morning show host there. Prior to television, she worked in radio, anchoring the midday news on 1530 WCKY-AM. She attended the Newport Central Catholic High School. She graduated from the Northern Kentucky University. Email: tmacke@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19Tricia Brian Seifert is a Producer at WXIX-TV [Fox 19]. Brian covers the following Beats: Local News. Brian’s preferred communication is Email. Email: fox19@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Rob Williams is an Anchor at WXIX-TV. He started as a reporter and weekend anchor at the local ABC affiliate. He is a graduate of Washington State University. Email: rwilliams@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19Rob Mike Ehler is an Assignment Manager at WXIX-TV. Previously, he served as an Assignment Editor at WLWT-TV, and an Assistant News Director at WTVQ-TV. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Communications from Ohio University and an Associate degree in Arts from the University of Cincinnati. Email: mehler@fox19.com Phone: 513.421-0119 Twitter: @FOX19Mike Nathan Bachrach is a Financial News Correspondent at WXIXTV and a Contributor and Host at WKRC-AM. With more than 30 years in the financial industry, Nathan brings extensive knowledge to the FOX19 news team offering a wide range of stories on cost savings and financial planning tools to get the most out of your dollars. He offers advice to investors as the Chief Executive Officer of The Financial Network Group, a Registered Investment Advisor. He also presents financial education workshops for local employers and teaches investment courses through the University of Cincinnati’s continuing education programs. Email: simplymoney@FOX19.com Phone: 513.749.5500 Jessica Brown is a Weekend Morning Anchor at WXIX-TV. She joined the FOX19 news team in August of 2012. She worked as a Reporter and Anchor in Joplin, Missouri for 2 years covering one of the deadliest tornadoes in history. She is also a proud graduate of Florida State University. Eileen Talkie is a Morning News Producer and News Internship Coordinator at WXIX-TV. She covers local news. She attended Lakota West High School. She studied Radio/TV, Advertising/Public Relations and Leadership Studies at Marietta College Email: jessicabrown@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @Fox19Jessica Email: ETalkie@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19Eileen Gordon Graham is a Reporter at WXIX-TV. He came to Cincinnati from Springfield, IL where he worked as the State Capitol Bureau Chief for WAND-TV, where he covered politics up close and witnessed the impeachment and subsequent conviction of a sitting governor, Rod Blagojevich. He got a late start in television after working for several years as a Radio News Reporter and Anchor. He began his broadcasting career in Houston and has worked in Washington, DC, Atlanta and Columbus, OH. Richard Todd is an Assignment Editor at WXIX-TV. Previously, he served as a News Promo Producer at 700 WLW. He also worked at WKRC-TV. He attended North College Hill High School, Mount Healthy High School and Northwestern University. He studied Radio, TV and Film at College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. Email: rtodd@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 14 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Email: ggraham@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @FOX19GordonG Television Miranda Del Pozo is a Breaking News Reporter / Producer at WXIX-TV [Fox 19] and FOX19 Morning News. Miranda covers the following Beats: Local News. Miranda’s preferred communication is Email. Email: MDelPozo@fox19.com Phone: 513.421.0119 Twitter: @fox19miranda Brett Hoffland is a News Reporter at WXIX-TV. He was a Madisonville Reporter at WFIE-TV. Previously, he served as a News Intern at WKRC-TV, Floor Clerk at Man Financial and Singer at Royal Caribbean Cruises Worldwide Travel. He had the opportunity to sing on a cruise ship for 6 months in an Acapella quartet. He holds a degree in Mass Communication and Broadcast Journalism from Miami University, where he served for Miami Television News and was a member at Kappa Alpha Order. Email: bhoffland@fox19.com Phone: 513.421-0119 Twitter: @FOX19Brett WSTR-TV Star 64 is the My Network TV affiliated television station for the Cincinnati, Ohio region. The station is owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. It began its operation on January 28, 1980. The station broadcast news, entertainment, and more. Jim Wiener, Director of Broadcast Services CET/ThinkTV Email: jwiener@thinktv.org Phone: 937.220.1724 Kellie May, Promotion & Communications Email: kmay@cetconnect.org Phone: 513.345.6511 WLWT-TV Jackie Congedo is a Reporter at WLWT-TV. She has covered everything from Pope Benedict XVI’s visit to D.C. to the 2008 presidential race. She has also covered the Bluegrass at WLEX. She was a Summer Fellow at the International Radio and Television Society, Reporter at NewsChannel 8 and WJLA, and an Intern at CBS Network News in New York. She was recognized by the Kentucky Associated Press with a nomination for Best Reporter in 2009. In 2010, her investigation of a particularly threatening loan scam was given another Associated Press nomination. She graduated from Philip Merrill College of Journalism - University of Maryland. Email: jackiecongedo@wlwt.com Phone: 513.300.9419 Twitter: @JackieCongedo Email: promotions@star64.tv Richard Dyer is a President / General Manager at WLWT-TV. Formerly, he served at Gannett, Inc., where he was serving as a corporate vice president of Television Sales for Gannett’s group of 22 major television stations. Previously, he served at KSDK-TV, St. Louis, where he was vice president, broadcast. He also served as national sales manager for WJLA-TV, the Albritton Communications ABC affiliate in Washington, and, before that, at WSYX-TV in Columbus, OH. He began his career as an account executive at WCAU-AM, a leading Philadelphia radio station. He holds a BA in economics from Boston College and an MA in marketing from the University of Maryland. He is a recent graduate of the National Association of Broadcasters’ Broadcast Leadership Training Program. WCET-TV Email: rdyer@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5010 Phone: 513.641.4400 Sales Desk Email: sales@star64.tv Promotions and Events Andrew Dahmann is a Senior Television Producer of Focus at WCET-TV. Previously, he served as an Associate Producer at On Location Multimedia. He also received Emmy Award for Videography, Telly Award, Kentucky Colonel and Golden Key National Honor Society award. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Radio, Television and Film from Northern Kentucky University, where he was affiliated with WNTV - Campus Television. Email: adahmann@cetconnect.org Phone: 513.381.4033 Taylor Feltner, Production Director CET Email: tfeltner@cetconnect.org Phone: 513.345.6560 Bill Hagar is a Managing Editor at WLWT-TV. Previously, he was an Executive Producer, Senior Producer and News Producer at WLWT-TV. Email: bhager@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Karin Johnson is a Lead Reporter at WLWT-TV. Formerly, she served at WSTR as a reporter. Prior to that, she served as a reporter for WJHG. Previously, she served at Florida’s News Channel. Karin is a graduate of University of Miami. Email: kjohnson@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Twitter: @karinjohnson theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 15 Television Rick Mclaughlin is an Assistant News Director at WLWT-TV. He was an Executive Producer at WHDH-TV, KMOV, and WTMJ-TV. He was also a Senior Morning Producer at WXIX. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Electronic Media and Journalism from Xavier University. Email: rlmclaughlin@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Baylor Long is a News Producer at WLWT-TV. Prior to this, he was a producer at WTVG-TV. Previously, Baylor served as a News Producer and State College News Intern at WTAJ-TV. He has also been a Sports Intern at WGAL-TV. Baylor served as Sports Director, Student General Manager and Web Director at ComRadio. He is a PAPBA Winner with a second place in Sports Play-by-Play Baylor. He has received an Honorable Mention for Sports Anchor Segment in 2010 BEA Festival of Media Arts. Baylor holds a BA in Broadcast Journalism from The Pennsylvania State University. Email: blong@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Twitter: @BaylorLong Email: mikedardis@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5000 Jerry DeMoss is a News Assignment Editor at WLWT-TV [WLWT News 5]. Jerry covers the following Beats: Local News. Jerry’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jdemoss@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Mike Neelly is a News Director at WLWT-TV. Prior to this, he was the News Director at WLKY-TV. He is responsible for managing and leading all aspects of news department operations on-air and on-line including content production, distribution, marketing, personnel and budgeting. While in college, Mike was a member of Alpha Tau Omega. He attended John Rundle High School and holds a B.A in English from the University of Mississippi. Email: mneelly@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5098 Todd Dykes is an Anchor / Reporter at WLWT-TV. He can be seen on News 5 Today newscast. Formerly, he served there as a Reporter. Previously, he served at top-rated stations in Bowling Green, KY, Lexington, KY, and Colorado Springs, Colorado. Todd graduated from Western Kentucky University with a degree in broadcasting and a minor in English. Email: todddykes@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5000 Twitter: @DykesReport Jennifer Chochola Tan is a News Producer at WLWT-TV. Previously, she served as a News Producer at WKRC-TV, WCMHTV and WICD-TV, News Producer and Reporter at WREX TV, and a Weekend Assignment Editor at WCIA-TV. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Journalism from the University of Illinois at UrbanaChampaign. Email: JenniferTan@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Ken Broo is a Sports Director at WLWT-TV. Formerly, he served at WKRC in Cincinnati and at WUSA in Washington, D.C. He is a graduate of Ohio University. Email: kenbroo@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5000 Twitter: @kenbroo Lisa Cooney is an Anchor at WLWT-TV. She Anchors News 5 Today and also at News 5 at Noon - WLWT. She had won the EmmyAward. For more than ten years, Lisa has been the honorary chairman for the Redwood Express which raises money for children and adults with disabilities. Email: lisacooney@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Twitter: @cooneynews 16 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Mike Dardis is a Co-anchor at WLWT-TV. He co-anchors News 5 at 5, News 5 at 5.30-WLWT, News 5 at 6-WLWT and News 5 at 11. Prior to that he was an Anchor / Reporter at KOMO-TV. Mike has been in the TV business for nearly two decades. He comes to Seattle after 10- years at WPHL-TV in Philadelphia. His other stops along the TV road were WMGC-TV in Binghamton, New York; WPTZ in the Burlington, Vermont market and WHP-TV in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. In Philly, Mike was part of the anchor team that won an Emmy for “Best Newscast.” Before turning to news, Mike worked as a sportscaster. He was twice awarded “Best Sportscast” in the state of Pennsylvania by the Associated Press. He has also been honored with Emmys for hosting and producing public affairs specials. theeisenagency.com George Vogel is a Sports Executive Producer / Sports Anchor / Reporter at WLWT-TV. He attended Southern State Community College and the University of Cincinnati Email:georgevogel@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Twitter: @vogel_wlwt Terry Daniels is a Part-time Reporter at WLWT-TV. Terry was a full-time reporter and anchor at News 5 from 1994 through 2002 before leaving to become the main Anchor and Managing Editor at WTOL-TV in Toledo. While in Cincinnati, Terry covered everything from presidential visits to the flooding in 1997, to the riots and the construction of Fort Washington Way. He also covered national stories for WLWT as well as NBC stations around the country including six major hurricanes, the deadly school shootings in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and was at the Pentagon for a week of coverage right after 9-11. He served in the U.S. Naval Reserve including two years active-duty in Okinawa during the Vietnam War. Terry worked at a number of TV stations around the nation but always loved the Cincinnati and northern Kentucky area. He graduated from South Dakota State University. Email: tdaniels@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Television Brant Schulz, Stew Hirsch, Alex Suckow, Jerry DeMoss are assignment editors Email: newsdesk@wlwt.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Stephanie Bruner is a Senior Producer at WLWT-TV. She is also a Realtor at Sibcy Cline Realtors. She holds a BSJ in Broadcast Journalism, Communication, and Spanish from E.W. Scripps School of Journalism - Ohio University, where she has studied in Mexico. While there, she has served in Alpha Delta Pi and also served as a Sports Information Director. Email: sbruner@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Jon Carlisle is an Executive Producer at WLWT-TV. He was a Morning Producer at WESH-TV, Producer at KHBS/KHOG, and Production Assistant at KFAA/KPOM. He attended Bryant High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from the University of Arkansas at Fayetteville. Email: jcarlisle@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 Twitter: @Carlisle_Jon Joe Chambers is a Producer at WLWT-TV. Joe covers local news. Email: jchambers@hearst.com Phone: 513.412.5055 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 17 Radio Radio can be an excellent outlet to share news, but understand most radio news staffs have shrunk, or fail to exist entirely. So, when reaching out to radio, have a guest comfortable with keeping the conversation going and is engaging. 18 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Radio WIDS-AM Station Desk Email: wids@fuse.net Phone: 859.472.1075 Phone: 270.866.8800 WIOK-FM Station Desk Email: wiok@fuse.net Phone: 859.472.1075 WKID-FM Steve Vaughn is a News Director / On Air Personality at WMOHAM [1450 the Ticket] and The Morning Show w/Chris Theiss & Steve Vaughn. Steve covers the following Beats: Local News. Steve’s preferred communication is Email. Email: stevevaughn@wmoh.com Phone: 513) 737-6397 Twitter: @stevevaughn WMWX-FM General Desk Email: classx@classxradio.com Phone: 513.436.0089 WNKU-FM Kathy Costello is a Producer / Host at WNKU-FM [89.7 WNKU] Angie Satterfield is a News Director / On Air Personality / Sales Executive at Double A in the AM and WKID-FM [FROGGY 95.9]. Angie covers the following Beats: Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: angie@k959froggy.com Phone: 812.427.9590 Adam Griffin is a General Manager / On Air Personality at Double A in the AM and WKID-FM [FROGGY 95.9]. Adam covers the following Beats: Climatology, Local News, Sports News. Adam’s preferred communication is Email. Email: adam@k959froggy.com Phone: 812.427.9590 Email: costello@nku.edu Phone: 859.572.6500 Twitter: @kathycostello1 Michael Grayson is a Program Director / Morning Drive Host at WNKU-FM [89.7 WNKU]. Email: michael@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Lori Holladay is a Producer / Host of VOICES4theSoul / Membership Manager News Desk Email: lori@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Twitter: @VOICES4theSoul Email: news@k959froggy.com Phone: 812.427-9590 Cheri Lawson is a Reporter WMOH-AM Chris Theiss is a Station Manager / On Air Personality at WMOHAM [1450 the Ticket] and The Morning Show with Chris Theiss & Steve Vaughn. Chris covers the following Beats: Local News, Sports News. Chris’s preferred communication is Email. Email:Cheri@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Twitter: @cherilawson John Patrick is a Music Director / Afternoon Host at WNKU-FM Email: john@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Twitter: @JOHNWNKU Email: christheiss@wmoh.com Phone: 513.863.1111 ext11 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 19 Radio Chuck Miller is a Station Manager Marketing, Mass Communications, and Management from Wayne State University. He also graduated from University of Michigan. Email: chuck@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Twitter: @AsktheGM Email: mike.scott@cumulus.com Phone: 513.749.9410 Twitter: @RadioMikeScott Matt Kelley is a Reporter Email: matt@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Joe Jacobs is an On Air Personality at WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1]. Joe covers the following Beats: Music. Joe’s preferred communication is Email. Gary Keegan is an Producer/ Host Email: joe.jacobs@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Email: gary@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Jenni Huss is an On Air Personality at WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1]. Jenni covers the following Beats: Music. Jenni’s preferred communication is Email. Show Desk Email: jenni.huss@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Email: radio@wnku.org Phone: 859.572.6500 Radio One Cincinnati/100.3 Old School Cincy Phone: 513-679-6000 Email: angie.irick@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.2277 WNNF-FM Mike Scott is a Program Director and On Air Personality at WNNF-FM. He can be heard on weekdays from 3pm to 7pm and also on Saturdays from 3pm to 7pm. Previously he worked as a Program Director and Afternoon Host at KZKX-FM. He is the Owner at Mike Scott Productions-Detroit. He was an Independent Music Consultant and Part-Time Weekend Air Personality at Blackburn Radio Inc (CJWF-FM-Country 95.9). Prior to that, he was an Assistant Operations Manager, Assistant Program DirectorMusic Director & Midday Air Personality at CBS Radio WYCD-FM Detroit; Freelance Voiceover/On-Camera Talent at WDIV-TV/ Local 4 (NBC-Detroit); Midday Air Personality at WWWW-FM 106.7 (SHAMROCK BROADCASTING-DETROIT); Afternoon Drive Air Personality/Assistant Production Director at WKQI-FM 95.5 (GANNETT BROADCASTING-DETROIT); Assistant Program Director/Music Director-Midday Air Personality at WWCK-FM 105.5 (CK 105.5-FLINT); Part-Time Midday Air Personality at WCRZ-FM 107.9 (CARS 108-Townsquare Media-Flint); and an Afternoon Drive Air Personality at WNIC-FM 100.3 (Clear Channel Communications-Detroit). He was also a Program Director-Afternoon Drive Air Personality at WBRB-AM 1430 (Radner CommunicationsDetroit); Evening Air Personality at WOMC-FM 104.3 (CBS Radio-Detroit); and Part-Time/Weekend Air Personality at WCARAM 1090 (Wolpin Communications-Detroit). He has thirty years of practical major-market Detroit radio experience. He is a member of Michigan Association of Broadcasters. He holds a BBA degree in 20 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Angie Irick is a Public Service Announcement Director / On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5], WFTK-FM [96 Rock], WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1], WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Angie covers the following Beats: Music, Traffic, Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. theeisenagency.com WUBE-FM Jesse Tack is a Disc Jockey at WUBE-FM. He host “Jesse Tack Show” which can be heard on weekdays from 7pm to 12am. He covers Music. He attended Central High School. He holds an Associate’s degree from Clinton Community College, where he is an alumnus. Email: jtack@hubbardinteractive.com Phone: 513.699.5105 Twitter: @jessetack Duke Hamilton is a Disc Jockey at WUBE-FM. He hosts “Duke Hamilton Show” which can be heard on weekdays from 10am to 3pm. He began his radio career at KPCR in Bowling Green, KY. He quickly made the move to work in the Panama Canal Zone on AFRTS radio. After brief stints at KKSS-FM (St. Louis) and KXLR (Little Rock), he joined WUBE-FM (Cincinnati) in 1977 as Air Personality and Music Director. During his long tenure in the market, Duke has distinguished himself with service to many deserving causes in his community. Email: dhamilton@hubbardinteractive.com Phone: 513.699.5105 Radio Chris Carr is a Disc Jockey at WUBE-FM. He hosts “Chris Carr & Company” which can be heard on weekdays from 5am to 10am. WYGH-AM Email: Salute@b105.com Phone: 513.699.5105 Station Desk WVNU-FM Mark Elliott is a Host at Looking Back with Mark Elliott, Saturday Morning Show - WVNU-FM and WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Mark covers the following Beats: Sales and Re-sale, Retail, Music. Mark’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Mark@wvnu.com Phone: 937.981.5050 Rick Brady is a Producer at WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Rick covers the following Beats: Music. Rick’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rick@wvnu.com Phone: 937.365.9868 Pat Hays is a General Manager at WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Pat covers the following Beats: Community News, Music, Entertainment, Local News, Sports News. Pat’s preferred communication is Email. Email: pat@wvnu.com Phone: 937.981.5050 Nelson Hunter is an On Air Personality at WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Nelson covers the following Beats: Entertainment, Local News. Nelson’s preferred communication is Email. Email: nelson@wvnu.com Phone: 937.981.5050 Leslie Ramsey is an On Air Personality at WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Leslie covers the following Beats: Local News. Leslie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Leslie@wvnu.com Phone: 937.981.5050 Christian Wheel is a Disc Jockey / On Air Personality / On Air Host at KRTH-FM [K-EARTH 101], KFWB-AM [KFWB NEWS TALK 980], Let’s Talk Tech with Christian Wheel and WVNU-FM [Lite 97.5]. Christian covers the following Beats: Mobile and Smart Phones, Music, High Technology, Local News, Internet and Streaming Media. Christian’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Christian.Wheel@kfwb.com Phone: 855) 559-4335 Twitter: @ChristianWheel Email: wygh@fuse.net Phone: 859.472.1075 WNOP-AM Station Desk Email: info@sacredheartradio.com Phone: 513.731.7740 WOXY-FM Daniel Melendez is a Program Director / On Air Personality at WVKO-FM [La Mega 103.1] and WOXY-FM [La Mega 97.7]. Daniel covers the following Beats: Hispanic, Music. Daniel’s preferred communication is Email. Email: dmelendez@tsjnews.com Phone: 614.273.1539 Twitter: @dmelendez WRBI-FM Steve Harmeyer is a News Director / On Air Personality at WRBIFM. Steve covers the following Beats: Local News. Phone: 812.934.5111 Ron Green is a Station Manager at WRBI-FM. Ron covers the following Beats: Music. Phone: 812.934.5111 Mackenzie Gutzwiller is an on-air personality Phone: 812.934.-5111 Liberti Stenger is an on-air personality Phone: 812.934.5111 Caz Burdette is an On Air Personality at WRBI-FM. Caz covers the following Beats: Music. Phone: 812.934.5111 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 21 Radio WREW-FM Bob Goen is an On Air Personality at Bob and Marianne Radio and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Bob covers the following Beats: Celebrities, Music. Bob’s preferred communication is Email. Karen Van Zant is a Producer / Disc Jockey at The Jumpstart, WREW-FM [Rewind 94.9] and You Play It!. Karen covers the following Beats: Music. Karen’s preferred communication is Email. Email: karen@rewind949.com Phone: 513.699.5959 Twitter: @KarenVanZant Email: Bob.Goen@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Chris Lynn is an On Air Personality at Chris Lynn Show-WBZE-FM, Chris Lynn Show-WRRM-FM, WBZE-FM [Star 98.9] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Chris covers the following Beats: Music. Chris’s preferred communication is Email. Steve Mann is a Disc Jockey at Steve Mann Show and WREWFM [Rewind 94.9]. Steve covers the following Beats: Music. Steve’s preferred communication is Email. Email: steve@rewind949.com Phone: 513.699.5959 Email: chrislynn@warm98.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Jay Kruz is a Program Director / Disc Jockey at WREW-FM [Rewind 94.9]. Jay covers the following Beats: Music. Jay’s preferred communication is Email. Rachel Marisay is an On Air Personality at WMIM-FM, WGNIFM, WFMK-FM, KJOY-FM, KPLA-FM, WRRM-FM and WMGS-FM. She is also a Disc jockey at WRLD-FM. She hosts Rachel Marisay Show - WGNI-FM, Rachel Marisay Show - WMGS-FM / WRRM-FM / WFMK-FM and Rachel Marisay Show - WRLD-FM / KPLA-FM / KJOY-FM / WMIM-FM. She covers music. Email: jay@rewind949.com Phone: 513.699.5078 Email: Rachel@warm98.com Phone: 513.241.9898 WRRM-FM Bobbi Maxwell is an On Air Personality at WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Bobbi covers the following Beats: Music. Bobbi’s preferred communication is Email. Chris Huneke is a Program Director at WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Chris covers the following Beats: Music. Chris’s preferred communication is Email. Email: bobbimaxwell@warm98.com Phone: 513) 241-9898 Email: chris.huneke@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 WCHO-AM Angie Irick is a Public Service Announcement Director / On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5], WFTK-FM [96 Rock], WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1], WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Angie covers the following Beats: Music, Traffic, Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: angie.irick@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.2277 Marianne Curan is an On Air Personality at Bob and Marianne Radio and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Marianne covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Marianne’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Marianne.Curan@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Twitter: @MarianneCuran 22 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Mike Frazer is an On Air Personality at WWSW-FM, WCHO-AM, WZCR-FM, WDMX-FM and WBBG-FM and Disc Jockey at at KMXRFM. He covers music. He graduated from the State University of New York at Oswego. Email: mikefrazer@clearchannel.com Phone: 412) 333-9450 Twitter: @3wsmike Don Jackson is an On Air Personality at WZCR-FM, WBBG-FM, WCHO-AM and WMJI-FM. He hosts Don “Action” Jackson Show at WMJI-FM, Don Jackson Show at WCHO-AM / WZCR-FM, Action Jackson Show at WBBG-FM. He has been in radio since 1981, starting on Cape Cod, and in Boston, Massachusetts. He began working at Majic 105.7 in 2001, and then became a radio multitasker by starting at Big 106.1. Email: donjackson@clearchannel.com Phone: 330.729.9224 Twitter: @donactionjack Radio Marty Thompson is an On Air Personality at WCHO-AM [Cool Oldies 1250 WCHO], WDMX-FM [Mix 100], KMXR-FM [Oldies 93.9] and KRRZ-AM [Classic Hits 1390]. Marty covers the following Beats: Music. Marty’s preferred communication is Email. Email: party@martythompson.com Phone: 866.975.1999 Twitter: @martythompson Sheri Van Dyke is an On Air Personality at WWSW-FM, WZCRFM, WDMX-FM and WCHO-AM. She is also Disc Jockey at KMXRFM. She covers music. Email: sherivandyke@clearchannel.com Phone: 412.919.8420 WLW-AM Lisa Wells is an On Air Personality at WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Lisa covers the following Beats: Local News. Lisa’s preferred communication is Email. Email: lisa@defendingyourcase.com Phone: 859.491.3399 Twitter: @LisaWenzelWells Jeff Henderson is a News Director at WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Jeff covers the following Beats: Local News. Jeff’s preferred communication is Email. Jack Crumley is an Anchor at WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Jack covers the following Beats: Local News. Jack’s preferred communication is Email. Email: JackCrumley@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.421.6397 Bill Cunningham is a Host / On Air Personality at Live On Sunday Night, It’s Bill Cunningham, WKAN-AM [Talk AM 1320], WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW] and The Bill Cunningham Show. Bill covers the following Beats: General Interest, Politicians, Local News, National News. Bill’s preferred communication is Email. Email: willie@700wlw.com Phone: 513) 749-7000 Phone: 800) 843-2441 Twitter: @BillCunninghamS Bill Dennison is a Host at WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Bill covers the following Beats: Car Racing, Sports News. Bill’s preferred communication is Email. Email: billdennison@700wlw.com Phone: 513) 749-7000 Twitter: @seg700wlw Mo Egger is a Host / On Air Personality at WCKY-AM [Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530], Mo Egger Show and WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Mo covers the following Beats: Baseball, Sports News, Football. Mo’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Jeffhenderson@700wlw.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Email: mo@espn1530.com Phone: 513) 686-8300 Twitter: @MoEgger1530 Scott Reinhart is a Program Director at WCKY-AM [Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530] and WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Scott covers the following Beats: Local News, Sports News. Scott’s preferred communication is Email. Marc Amazon is an On Air Personaliity at WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW]. Marc covers the following Beats: Local News. Marc’s preferred communication is Email. Email: scottreinhart@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Brian Combs is an Anchor and assistant news director WLW-AM. He covers Local News. Brian received The Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Annual Award under the category of Best Regularly Scheduled News. Email: Briancombs@700wlw.com Phone: 513) 686-8300 Twitter: @bjc700 Email: amazon@700wlw.com Phone: 513.749.7000 WDBZ-AM Lincoln Ware is an On Air Personality at WDBZ-AM. He was a member of the armed Forces Radio and Television Service. He attended Woodward High School and a graduate of The Ohio State University. Email: lware@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 23 Radio Jeri Tolliver is a Program Director / Host at WDBZ-AM [1230 The Buzz]. Jeri covers the following Beats: Celebrities, Religion, Music. Jeri’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jtolliver@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Twitter: @JeriTolliver Zach Cramer is a Music Director, Afternoon Host, Public Service Announcement Director and Weekend Announcer at WDPG-FM and WDPR-FM. He hosts the “Classical Music with Zach Cramer” show on weekdays from 2pm to 6pm. Email: zachc@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Emanuel Livingston is an Assistant Program Director / On Air Personality at WDBZ-AM [1230 The Buzz]. Emanuel covers the following Beats: Religion, Music. Emanuel’s preferred communication is Email. Larry Coressel is a Morning Host, Public Service Announcement Coordinator and Operations Manager WDPR-FM and WDPG-FM. He is the Host of “Classical Music with Larry Coressel” at WDPR-FM and WDPG-FM. He can be heard on weekdays from 6am to 10am. Email: elivingston@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Email: larryc@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 WDPR-FM Peter Camm is a Host and Announcer at WDPR-FM and WDPGFM. He can be heard in the show “Weekend Overture with Peter Camm” on Saturdays at 8am to 9am. Shaun Yu is a President, Chief Executive Officer, Mid-day Host and Announcer at WDPR-FM and WDPG-FM. He can be heard in the “Classical Music with Shaun Yu” which airs on weekdays from 10am to 2pm. He graduated from Lewis and Clark College. Email: shauny@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Charles D. Berry is an Announcer at WDPR-FM. He is also serves as the Volunteer Board Operator/Announcer and member of WDPR Board of Trustees. Email: chuckb@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Jim McCutcheon is a Producer, Announcer and Host at WDPR-FM and WDPG-FM. He hosts “The Intimate Guitar with Jim McCutcheon” which airs on Sundays from 9am to 10am and from 6pm to 7pm at WDPR-FM and WDPG-FM. He graduated from Wright State University and University of Dayton. Email: Peterc@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Lloyd Bryant is a Producer, Announcer and Host at WDPR-FM, and WDPG-FM. He is also the Sunday Evening Host and Part Time Assistant at WGUC-FM. He hosts “Live and Local” show, which airs on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. He also can be heard on Sundays from 9pm to 10pm and 11pm to 12am in WGUC-FM. He is the very first announcer on Dayton Public Radio. Email: Lloydb@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 WEBN-FM Jason Schumm is a Music Director and Disc Jockey at WEBN-FM. He has worked in Cincinnati radio for more than 15 years, hosting at several area stations. Email: jimm@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Email: shroom@webn.com Phone: 513.749.7625 Bob Johnstone is an Announcer and Host of “A Musical Offering with Bob Johnstone” at WDPG-FM and WDPR-FM which airs on Sundays from 2pm to 6pm. He teaches Politics at Earlham College, with a special interest in American politics, especially the presidency. Chris Williams is a Program Director / Operations Manager at WKRC-AM [55KRC The Talk Station], WEBN-FM [102.7 WEBN], WCKY-AM [Cincinnati’s ESPN 1530], WLW-AM [NewsRadio 700 WLW], WSAI-AM [Fox Sports 1360] and WKFS-FM [KISS 107]. Chris covers the following Beats: Music. Chris’s preferred communication is Email. Email: bobj@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 24 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Email: chriswilliams@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 theeisenagency.com Radio Erin Farley is an Executive Producer / General Assignment News Reporter / Correspondent at WEBN-FM [102.7 WEBN], mtvU and CNN iReport. Erin covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Erin’s preferred communication is Email. Email: erinfarley@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Twitter: @erinnnfarley Kidd Chris is a Disc Jockey at WEBN-FM [102.7 WEBN] and The KiddChris Show. Kidd covers the following Beats: Music. Kidd’s preferred communication is Email. Email: kiddchris@kiddchris.com Phone: 513.686.8644 Twitter: @KiddChris WYGH-AM Station desk Email: wygh@fuse.net Phone: 859.472.1075 WKKI-FM Terry Stewart is a Program Director / Producer / On Air Personality at WKKI-FM [K94 Rocks]. Terry covers the following Beats: Music. Terry’s preferred communication is Email. Email: onairman7@gmail.com Phone: 419.586.7715 Station Desk Email: request@wkki.net Phone: 419.586.7715 Public Announcements Desk Email: psa@wkki.net Phone: 419.586.7715 Duane Elliot is an On Air Personality at WLGC-FM [105.7 WLGC] and WLGC-AM. Duane covers the following Beats: Music. Duane’s preferred communication is Email. Email: duaneelliot@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 Jim Forrest is a Production Manager / On Air Personality at WLGC-FM [105.7 WLGC] and WLGC-AM. Jim covers the following Beats: Music. Jim’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jimforrest@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800) 551-1057 Mark Justice is an On Air Personality at WLGC-FM [105.7 WLGC] and WLGC-AM. Mark covers the following Beats: Music. Mark’s preferred communication is Email. Email: markjustice@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 Twitter: @WLGCMARKJUSTICE M.J. McKay is an On Air Personality at WLGC-AM. Email: mjmckay@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 Twitter: @MJtheDJ News Desk Email: news@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 Production Desk Email: production@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 Show Desk Email: breakfastclub@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 WLGC-FM Ronnie Bell is an On Air Personality at WLGC-FM [105.7 WLGC] and WLGC-AM. Ronnie covers the following Beats: Music. Ronnie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: ronniebell@wlgcradio.com Phone: 800.551.1057 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 25 Radio WVXU-FM Maryanne Zeleznik is a News Director at WVXU-FM. She is also a Host of Cincinnati Edition. She comes to 91.7 WVXU from WNKU where she served as News and Public Affairs Director for 20 years. At WVXU she is responsible for all news and public affairs programming, covers daily news, produces local features and regularly contributes news stories to National Public Radio. She has won numerous regional and national journalism awards including awards from the Public Radio News Directors Incorporated, Ohio Associated Press, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and the Cincinnati Chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists. Email: mzeleznik@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @mzeleznik Howard Wilkinson is a Reporter at WVXU-FM and Co-Host of Cincinnati Edition. Previously He served Reporter and Columnist at Cincinnati Enquirer. He has been writing about TV, media and radio for more than 20 years. He started at the Cincinnati Enquirer as a summer Intern. He covered county government and the suburbs (including the arrival of cable TV), and has also served as the Suburban Editor and Features Section Editor. Previously, he was a Reporter at Troy Daily News and Painesville Telegraph. In 1985, he returned to writing as TV Critic. For many years, he attended TV press tours in Los Angeles to preview new fall shows and to visit TV studios. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Email: hwilkinson@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @howardwilkinson Tana Weingartner is a Reporter at WVXU-FM. Tana covers the following Beats: Local News. Tana’s preferred communication is Email. Email: tweingartner@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @TanaWeingartner Ann Thompson is a Reporter and Midday Host at WVXU-FM and WMUB-FM. With more than 20 years of journalism experience in the Greater Cincinnati market, she brings a wealth of knowledge and expertise to her reporting. She has reported for WCKY, WHIO-TV, WKRC, Metro Networks and CBS/ABC Radio. Her work has been recognized by the Associated Press and the Society of Professional Journalists. She is a graduate of Muskingum College. Email: athompson@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @sciencereporter 26 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Mark is an Executive Producer / Host / Announcer at Cincinnati Edition, WVXU-FM, WGUC-FM and WMUB-FM. Mark covers the following Beats: General Interest, Music. Mark’s preferred communication is Email. Email: mperzel@cinradio.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Mark Heyne is a Reporter and Host at WVXU-FM and WMUBFM. His journalism experience in Greater Cincinnati spans more than 20 years and includes positions with WLW, WHIO, WMOH and Traffic Watch/News Watch. He has received awards from the Ohio Associated Press, Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, The Press Club of Ohio, and the Cincinnati Society of professional Journalists. He is a graduate of University of Dayton. Email: mheyne@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Lee Hay is an Executive Producer / Music Director / Host / Announcer at Around Cincinnati, WVXU-FM, WMUB-FM and The Blues with Lee Hay. Lee covers the following Beats: Music. Lee’s preferred communication is Email. Email: lhay@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @LeeHayWVXU Jay Hanselman is a Reporter at WVXU-FM and WMUB-FM. He brings 10 years experience as a News Anchor and Reporter to 91.7 WVXU. He comes to WVXU from WNKU, where he hosted the local broadcast of All Things Considered. He has been recognized for his reporting by the Kentucky AP Broadcasters Association, the Ohio Society of Professional Journalists, and the Ohio AP Broadcasters. Email: jhanselman@wvxu.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Twitter: @JayHanselman Richard Eiswerth is a General Manager at WVXU-FM, WGUCFM and WMUB-FM. Richard covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Richard’s preferred communication is Email. Email: reiswerth@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 Twitter: @Eiswerth Radio WGRR-FM Keith Mitchell is a Program Director and On Air Personality at WGRR-FM. He can be heard on weekdays from 2pm to 7pm. Prior to this, he worked at at Mojo 94.9. He graduated from Michigan State University. Email: keith.mitchell@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Twitter: @keith_wgrr Danni Mack is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR]. Danni covers the following Beats: Music. Danni’s preferred communication is Email. Email: danni.mack@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Chris O’Brien is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM. He is hosts “Chris & Janeen” which airs on weekdays from 5am to 9am. He attended the University of South Carolina. Janeen Coyle is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM. She hosts “Chris & Janeen” show which airs on weekdays from 5am to 9am. She attended College-Conservatory of Music, University of Cincinnati. Email: chris.obrien@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Email: Janeen.Coyle@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241-9898 Ron Schumacher is an On Air Personality at Rockin’ Ron Schumacher and WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR]. Ron covers the following Beats: Climatology, Music. Ron’s preferred communication is Email. Danny Earls is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM. He can be heard on Weekends. He has been in the radio business for the past 10 years, with Cincinnati’s Greatest Hits WGRR 103.5 FM and Country Station B105 FM. He has 22 years experience in mobile DJ work, in various clubs and events, including weddings, car shows, class reunions, and holiday and charity functions. Email: ron.schumacher@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Email: danny.earls@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 J. D. Hughes is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM. Prior to this, he worked at Cincinnati’s Jammin’ Oldies MOJO 94.9FM and Country Station 96.5 The Star. He has been doing events in the region for 30 years for corporate and school functions; numerous high school and college class reunions, as well as, literally, HUNDREDS of weddings for couples since 1977! Wendy Walker is an On Air Personality at WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR]. Wendy covers the following Beats: Music. Wendy’s preferred communication is Email. Email: wendy.walker@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 WAIF-FM Olubanjo Adigun is a Producer / Station Manager at WAIF-FM. Olubanjo covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Olubanjo’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jd.hughes@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Email: waifcincinnati@gmail.com Phone: 513.344.1391 Scott Hurst is a Weekend On Air Personality at WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR]. Scott covers the following Beats: Music. Scott’s preferred communication is Email. Phil Amadon is an On Air Personality at WAIF-FM. Phil covers the following Beats: Work. Phil’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Scott.Hurst@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Angie Irick is a Public Service Announcement Director / On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5], WFTK-FM [96 Rock], WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1], WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Angie covers the following Beats: Music, Traffic, Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: angie.irick@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.2277 Email: waifcincinnati@gmail.com Phone: 513.399.5626 WKRQ-FM [Q102] Amy Tobin is a Disc Jockey at WKRQ-FM [Q102]. Amy covers the following Beats: Recipes, Cooking and Entertaining. Amy’s preferred communication is Email. Email: amystable@wkrq.com Phone: 513.699.5102 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 27 Radio Brian Douglas is a Disc Jockey at Brian & Laura and WKRQ-FM [Q102]. Brian covers the following Beats: Music. Brian’s preferred communication is Email. Email: brianandlaura@wkrq.com Phone: 513.699.5102 Twitter: @Q102briand Carl Cruze is an On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5] and Carl Cruse Show. Carl covers the following Beats: Music. Carl’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Carl.Cruze@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Jennifer Jordan is a Disc Jockey at Jeff & Jenn and WKRQFM [Q102]. Jennifer covers the following Beats: Music. Jennifer’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jeffandjenn@wkrq.com Phone: 513.699.5102 Chris Geisen is a Program Director at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5]. Chris covers the following Beats: Music. Chris’s preferred communication is Email. Email: chris.geisen@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Station Desk Angie Irick is a Public Service Announcement Director / On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5], WFTK-FM [96 Rock], WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1], WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Angie covers the following Beats: Music, Traffic, Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: contesting@wkrq.com Phone: 513.699.5102 Show Desk Email: angie.irick@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.2277 Email: jon@wkrq.com Phone: 513.699.5102 Vincent Moses, Promotions Phone: 513.241.7963 Email: feedback@cincyradio.com WFTK-FM 96 Rock Show desk Email: themorningshow@purerock96.com Phone: 513.241.9898 Angie Irick is a Public Service Announcement Director / On Air Personality at WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5], WFTK-FM [96 Rock], WNNF-FM [Great Country 94.1], WGRR-FM [103.5 WGRR] and WRRM-FM [Warm 98]. Angie covers the following Beats: Music, Traffic, Local News. Angie’s preferred communication is Email. WAKW-FM [STAR 93.3] Rob Lewis is an Assistant Program Director / On Air Personality at WAKW-FM [STAR 93.3]. Rob covers the following Beats: Religion, Music. Rob’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rlewis@starcincinnati.com Phone: 513.542.9259 Jeff Evans is a Program Director at WAKW-FM [STAR 93.3]. Jeff covers the following Beats: Religion, Music. Jeff’s preferred communication is Email. Email: angie.irick@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.2277 Michael Walter is a Program Director at WFTK-FM [96 Rock]. Michael covers the following Beats: Music. Michael’s preferred communication is Email. Email: michael.walter@cumulus.com Phone: 513.241.9898 28 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | WOFX-FM [The Fox 92.5] theeisenagency.com Email: JEvans@starcincinnati.com Phone: 513.542.9259 Radio WGUC-FM Brian O’Donnell is a Producer / Announcer / Weekday Morning Host at WGUC-FM. Brian covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Brian’s preferred communication is Email. Email: bodonnell@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 Mark Perzel is an Executive Producer / Host / Announcer at Cincinnati Edition, WVXU-FM, WGUC-FM and WMUB-FM. Mark covers the following Beats: General Interest, Music. Mark’s preferred communication is Email. Email: mperzel@cinradio.org Phone: 513.352.9170 Bruce Ellis is a Production Director / Assignment Editor at WGUCFM. Bruce covers the following Beats: Music. Bruce’s preferred communication is Email. Email: bellis@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 author of thirteen books on wildlife. One of his latest work is “Working with Wildlife” (Franklin Watts, 2000). In 1996 he co-authored the book “Rain Forest and Reefs” (Franklin Watts, 1997).wmub@wmub. org Other books include: “Animal Inventors” (Franklin Watts, 1991); “Saving Endangered Mammals” (Franklin Watts, 1992), named Outstanding Science Book of the Year by the National Science Teacher’s Association and the Children’s Book Council; “Endangered Animal Babies” (Franklin Watts, 1993); and “Animal Olympics” (1994). Thane is an active member of the American Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA), serving on the Field Conservation Committee and Protected Areas Initiative. Thane is involved in the Cincinnati community as a member of Leadership Cincinnati Class XVII, The Hillside Trust and The Ohio Chapter of TNC. He is also a member of the Board of Trustees for the Margo Marsh Biodiversity Foundation in Washington, D.C. He received his B.A. degree in environmental studies from Rollins College in Winter Park, Florida and his M.S. degree from the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources. He is a graduate of the Strategic Perspectives in Nonprofit Management program at the Harvard Business School, as well as the first National Education Leadership Institute sponsored by WWF and Disney. Email: tmaynard@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 Station Desk Frank Johnson is a Producer / Weekday Afternoon Host at WGUC-FM and Frank Johnson Show. Frank covers the following Beats: Music. Frank’s preferred communication is Email. Email: wguc@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 Email: fjohnson@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 WIZF-FM Lloyd Bryant is a Producer, Announcer and Host at WDPR-FM, and WDPG-FM. He is also the Sunday Evening Host and Part Time Assistant at WGUC-FM. He hosts “Live and Local” show, which airs on Saturdays from 10am to 12pm. He also can be heard on Sundays from 9pm to 10pm and 11pm to 12am in WGUC-FM. He is the very first announcer on Dayton Public Radio. Email: Lloydb@dpr.org Phone: 937.496.3850 Richard Eiswerth is a General Manager at WVXU-FM, WGUCFM and WMUB-FM. Richard covers the following Beats: Music, Local News. Richard’s preferred communication is Email. Kristen Bell is an announcer / Disc Jockey at WIZF-FM [101.1 The Wiz] and WDBZ-AM [1230 The Buzz]. Kristen covers the following Beats: Music. Kristen’s preferred communication is Email. Email: kbell@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Twitter: @RadioOneKristen E.J. Greig is Director of Programming/ Disc Jockey. Email: ejgreig@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Twitter: @wizdjej Email: reiswerth@wguc.org Phone: 513.241.8282 Young Steff is a Producer / Disc Jockey at Young Steff Show and WIZF-FM [101.1 The Wiz]. Young covers the following Beats: Music. Young’s preferred communication is Email. Thane Maynard is a Host and Writer at WGUC-AM. He hosts “90-Second Naturalist” which can be heard on weekdays at 7.45am and 6pm in WGUC-FM. Thane has been U.S. Project Coordinator with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). Thane is the Email: sridley@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Twitter: @youngsteff2 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 29 Radio Jade West is a Morning Show Producer / Disc Jockey / Co-host at WIZF-FM [101.1 The Wiz] and Russ Parr Morning Show. Jade covers the following Beats: Music. Jade’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jwest@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 J. Dough is a Disc Jockey/ Promotions Assistant. Email: kwilson@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Twitter: @DJJDough Ron Wilson is an On Air Personality of “In The Garden With Ron Wilson” at WKRC-AM. It’s “In The Garden With Ron Wilson” a part of The How To Saturday only on 55KRC The Talk Station. Ron is also a member of several professional organizations including: Garden Centers of America, National Landscape Association, Perennial Plant Association, Ohio Florists Association, and Ohio Nursery and Landscape Association. Email: rwilson@55KRC.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Twitter: @InGardenWilson DJ Skillz is a Disc Jockey. Marilyn Harris is an On Air Personality at WKRC-AM [55KRC The Talk Station]. Marilyn covers the following Beats: Recipes, Cooking and Entertaining. Marilyn’s preferred communication is Email. Email: mmiller@radio-one.com Phone: 513) 679-6000 Email: marilynharris@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 DJ Etrayn id a Disc Jockey. WKKJ-FM Email: djetrayn@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Michael J. Fox is a Disc Jockey / On Air Personality at WCTHFM [Thunder Country 100.3], WKKJ-FM [94 Country], WBLJ-FM, WMZQ-FM [98.7 WMZQ], WDXB-FM [102.5 The Bull], WKCYFM [104-3 KCY Country], Michael J Show, WZOM-FM [105.7 the Bull], WUSQ-FM [Q102], WGAR-FM [99.5 WGAR] and WNCOFM [WNCO 101.3]. Michael covers the following Beats: Music. Michael’s preferred communication is Email. Don Juan Fasho is a Disc Jockey at WIZF-FM [101.1 The Wiz]. Don covers the following Beats: Music. Don’s preferred communication is Email. Email: donjuan@radio-one.com Phone: 513.679.6000 Email: michaelj@clearchannel.com Phone: 800.505.0098 Twitter: @Michaeljradio WKRC-AM Brian Thomas is an On Air Personality at WKRC-AM. After graduation, he began practicing in Chicago, IL, mainly in the areas of commercial, product liability and insurance coverage litigation. He returned to Cincinnati in 1998 to take an in-house counsel position with Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield, where he was serving as Executive Counsel, Litigation when he accepted the offer to host the 55KRC Morning Show in January 2007. He attended Oak Hills High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree, with Honors, in Political Science from the University of Cincinnati, followed by a J.D. from the College of Law in 1990. Email: BrianThomas@55krc.com Phone: 513) 686-8300 Joe Strecker is a Producer at WKRC-AM [55KRC The Talk Station] and At Home with Gary Sullivan. Joe covers the following Beats: Home Improvement and Renovations. Joe’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jstrecker@55krc.com Phone: 513.686.8300 30 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Christina Wolford is a Program Director / On Air Personality at WCHI-AM [Comedy 1350], WKKJ-FM [94 Country] and The Drive Home with Christina Wolford. Christina covers the following Beats: Music, Humor. Christina’s preferred communication is Email. Email: cwolford@wkkj.com Phone: 740) 773.9555 Twitter: @christinaw943 Billy Greenwood is an On Air Personality at WIMT-FM [T-102], WDSD-FM, KSD-FM [93.7 The Bull], WKKJ-FM [94 Country], WSEKFM [Power Country K93], KTOM-FM [K-Tom], WKNN-FM [K99.1 FM], KWNR-FM [New Country 95.5 KWNR], WKKT-FM [96.9 The Kat] and WNCO-FM [WNCO 101.3]. Billy covers the following Beats: Music. Billy’s preferred communication is Email. Email: billygreenwood@iheartradio.com Phone: 419.529-2211 Twitter: @billygonair Radio Kiss 107 Chuck Fredrick is the President/Marketing Manager Email: chuckfredrick@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Jare is the program director Email: jare@kiss107.com Phone: 513.686.8300 Anne Harper is the Community Engagement Coordinator Email: AnneHarper@clearchannel.com Phone: 513.686.8300 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 31 Print Media Print media has less and less space for fluff news. Understand exactly who you wish to reach out to, and why what you’re pitching would be of interest to their readers. Just because you may think it’s important news, doesn’t mean it is for a mass audience – that’s why we have social media. So, is it a better post for Facebook, or a legitimate news story for the media. 32 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Magazine Cincinnati Magazine Jay Stowe is an Editor at Cincinnati Magazine. He began his career at Smart Magazine in New York in the fall of 1990 as an Associate Editor. Within three months, Smart folded, and Stowe managed to land a job as an Editorial Assistant at Esquire, where he worked until 1993. From Esquire he went to Spin, where he edited the front of the book, music and pop culture criticism, and features. In 1995, he joined The New York Observer as a Senior Editor, where he wrote and reported the Off the Record media column, edited feature stories, and generally had the best time of his life as a journalist so far. In 1999, he took a job with Outside Magazine, serving as a Features Editor and then Executive Editor until 2004, when he left to edit Cincinnati Magazine. Jay graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of Virginia. Email: jstowe@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Amy Brownlee is an Associate Managing Editor at Cincinnati Magazine. She joined the staff full time in 2009 as Custom Publishing Associate Editor at Cincinnati Magazine, where she also served as a Freelance Writer and Contributing Editor. After working on such disparate titles as City Guide and Cincinnati Wedding, she migrated over to the editorial department, where she co-edits the Radar section, focusing on Necessities and shopping coverage. She served as an Adjunct Instructor at Xavier University and University of Cincinnati and Technical Writer at Domin-8 Enterprise Solutions, Inc. She attended Deer Park High School. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Literature with related course work in Composition, Editing, Linguistics, and Communications from Miami University and an M.A. in English Literature from the University of Cincinnati, where she received a Graduate Certificate in Professional Writing & Editing. Email: abrownlee@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 John Lunn is a Publisher at Cincinnati Magazine and Cincinnati Wedding. Previously, he served as an Associate Publisher and Advertising Director of Cincinnati Magazine at Emmis Publishing. Before that, he served as an Account Representative at Atlanta Magazine; Retail Sales Manager at Gwinnett Daily Post and a Sales & Marketing Director at Synergy Automation. John graduated from Cox School of Business - Southern Methodist University, Dekalb Community College and Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Email: jlunn@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Albert Pyle is a Contributing Editor at Cincinnati Magazine. Albert covers the following Beats: Regional Living. Albert’s preferred communication is Work Phone Phone: 513.421.4300 Linda Vaccariello is the Executive Editor at Cincinnati Magazine. Previously, she worked as Administrator at Hiram College. She has written about politicians, pornographers, and Jerry Springer, among other subjects, and considers herself fortunate to have worked for four fine editors in her 20 years with the magazine. She graduated from the Kent State University. She attended the Baldwin-Wallace College. Email: linda@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Amanda Boyd Walters is a Deputy Editor at Cincinnati Magazine. She edits Cincinnati Magazine’s dining coverage, including the main reviews, plus the Escape, Creative Class, and West Side Story departments. Previously, she served as a Managing Editor at Writer’s Digest magazine. She is a graduate of Ohio University with a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism. Email: amanda@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Twitter: @AB_Walters Cincy Eric Harmon is a President / Publisher / Editor at NKY Magazine and Cincy. Eric covers the following Beats: A&E News, Regional Business News, Regional Living. Eric’s preferred communication is Email. Email: eharmon@cincymagazine.com Phone: 513.297.6205 Danny Restivo is an associate editor Email:drestivo@cincymagazine.com Phone: 513.421.2533 Cincinnati Parent Mary Wynne Cox is a Publisher and President of Sales & Business Development at Indy’s Child , Cincinnati Parent, Dayton Parent Magazine and Hamilton County Family. She covers topics related to Child Care, Children’s Issues and Parenting. She has been a Board Member at Methodist Health Foundation and Parenting Media Association. She attended North Central High School and DePauw University. Email: publisher@cincinnatiparent.com Phone: 513.444.2015 Katie Pfierman is Associate Publisher and Creative Director. Email: katie@cincinnatiparent.com (513) 444-2015 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 33 Magazine Editorial Desk Kiera Ashford is an Associate Editor / Managing Editor at Williamson Parent, Sumner Parent Magazine, Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent and Cincinnati Family. Kiera covers the following Beats: Children’s Issues, Parenting. Kiera’s preferred communication is Email. Email: editor@cincinnatiparent.com Phone: 513.444.2015 Cincinnati Wedding Kara Renee Hagerman is an Editor at Cincinnati Wedding. Previously, she served as a Managing Editor at Palm Beach Media Group. She was affiliated with Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Race for the Cure, West Palm Beach and was a Former committee member at Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, MidOhio Chapter. She attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University, where she served for The Post and Ohio University Media Services. Email: kararenee@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Email: kiera@daycommail.com Phone: 615.256.2158 Ext114 Twitter: @kiera_npmag Cincinnati Medicine Digest Pam Fairbanks is the Communications Director/ Editor. Email:pfairbanks@academyofmedicine.org Phone: 513.421.7010 Express Cincinnati John Lunn is a Publisher at Cincinnati Magazine and Cincinnati Wedding. Previously, he served as an Associate Publisher and Advertising Director of Cincinnati Magazine at Emmis Publishing. Before that, he served as an Account Representative at Atlanta Magazine; Retail Sales Manager at Gwinnett Daily Post and a Sales & Marketing Director at Synergy Automation. John graduated from Cox School of Business - Southern Methodist University, Dekalb Community College and Art Institute of Pittsburgh. Rebecca Chambers is the Editor at Express Cincinnati. Previously, she served as an Assistant Metro Editor at The Cincinnati Post and The Kentucky Post, E.W. Scripps. She graduated from the Miami University. Email: jlunn@cincinnatimagazine.com Phone: 513.421.4300 Elizabeth Mariner is a Co-publisher / Creative Director at Express Cincinnati. Elizabeth covers the following Beats: A&E News. Elizabeth’s preferred communication is Email. Cincinnati Family Email: publisher@expresscincinnati.com Phone: 513.771.5088 Twitter: @bethyblu Susan Swindell Day is an Editor-in-chief at Williamson Parent, Sumner Parent Magazine, Nashville Parent, Rutherford Parent and Cincinnati Family. Susan covers the following Beats: Children’s Issues, Parenting. Susan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: editor@expresscincinnati.com Phone: 513.771.5088 Dan Swensson is a Founding Publisher at Cincinnati Family. Dan covers the following Beats: Parenting. Dan’s preferred communication is Email. Thom Mariner is a Co-publisher and Arts & Culture Editor at Express Cincinnati. He covers Arts and Entertainment news. Previously, he was a Vice President of Qualitative Marketing Research at Synovate (Now Ipsos); Qualitative Research Consultant at Sigma Research Management Group; Member and Producer at VoiceBox – a cappella group and a Technical Sales Representative at Taussig’s Graphic Supply. He attended Galesburg High School and University of Cincinnati. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Music and Voice and a BA degree in Psychology from DePauw University. Email: Dans@daycommail.com Phone: 513.252.0077 Email: tmariner@expresscincinnati.com Phone: 513.771.5088 Twitter: @thomvox Email: susan@daycommail.com Phone: 615.256.2158 Ext110 34 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Magazine Soapbox Cincinnati Cincy Chic Dacia Snider is a Publisher at soapbox cincinnati. Dacia covers the following Beats: Metro News. Amy Scalia is the Editor-in-chief / Founder and Publisher at Cincy Chic. She is a Blogger at Chic This Week. She handles the “big picture” of Cincy Chic and Chic titles across the nation. Her career has included stints working as a Senior Managing Editor at Valley Forge Press, Newswriter at TechTarget, Intern, “Community Report” Talk Show Host at Intercommunity Cable Regulatory Commission and as an Internal Communications Specialist at Cincinnati Bell. Her major life accomplishments include: winning the “Best New Product/Service of the Year” Award from the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce and a national Web-writing award from ASHPE in 2007, a national feature writing award from ASBPE in 2006 and running three 26.2 mile Flying Pig Marathons. Her life goals include: Meeting Jewel, riding in a hot air balloon and providing one heck of an online publication for Greater Cincinnati women. She holds a B.A. degree in Mass Communications from Miami University. Email: dacia@soapboxmedia.com Twitter: @daciasnider Sarah Whitman is managing editor. Email:sarah@soapboxmedia.com Chief Advocate & Instigator: Email: eric@soapboxmedia.com News Tips Desk Email:feedback@soapboxmedia.com TASTE Magazine Cincinnati Marisa D’Vari is a Freelance Journalist. She is a Wine & Spirits Editor at TASTE Magazine Cincinnati. She is a Publisher / Blogger at A WINE STORY. She has written for prestigious publications such as London’s Financial Times, Robb Report, Quarterly Review of Wine, the San Francisco Chronicle, South China Morning Post, Sante, and many more. Previously, she had produced and hosted the television show A Taste of Luxury (1995 to 2003) in which she interviewed the late Robert Mondavi and Julia Child, Daniel Boulud, Adam Tihany, Charlie Palmer, Todd English, and similar guests from 1995 to the present. She travels constantly, usually dragging along an enormous wine atlas. Before developing an interest in wine and food, she had been an executive at many Hollywood studios, working with screenwriters to develop stories. She has been awarded the Diploma from the Wine & Spirits Educational Trust (a two year program based in the UK), the title of “Certified Sommelier” by the internationally respected Court of Master Sommeliers and intends to go for the highest honor, the Masters of Wine. Other wine-related diplomas include the Society of Wine Educators, the Sommelier Society of America, and the American Sommelier Society. Recently, she was awarded a fellowship from Far Niente winery in conjunction with the Symposium for Professional Wine Writers that takes place at the Meadowood resort in the Napa Valley each year, and is in part sponsored by the Napa Valley Vintners Association. In Boston, she taught a diploma level course at the Cambridge School of Culinary Arts, served on the board of the Roger Saunders School of Hotel Management, and taught diploma level classes at Harvard and Emerson College. She is a member of the Society of Wine Educators, International Association of Culinary Professionals, American Sommelier Association, and a Fellow at the James Beard organization, a long standing member of the American Society for Journalists & Authors, National Speakers Association, and Member of the Magazine Publishers of America. She is a graduate of University of California at Los Angeles. Email: ascalia@cincychic.com Phone: 513.721-2445 Twitter: @amyscalia Shari Goldsmith is a Contributing Columnist / Author at Cincy Chic. After enjoying a successful career working in operational/sales management, program and career development, Shari went back to school to become a Mental Health Therapist and L.I.S.W. Her career in business combined with her Mental Health Degree, gave her the perfect experience and knowledge needed to become a life coach for women. In each organization that she has worked, Shari has excelled at assessing current systems and making suggestions to run the systems more effectively. Email: Shari@ShariGoldsmith.com Phone: 513.721.2445 Twitter: @CoachShari Sara Elliott is an Assistant Editor / Author at Cincy Chic. Previously, she served as an Editorial Intern at HOW Magazine, Communications Intern at The National Network to End Domestic Violence, and a Student Aide at Miami University. She attended Wright State University. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English literature, Women’s Gender and Sexuality Studies from Miami University. She also attended The Washington Media Institute. Email: selliott@cincychic.com Phone: 513.721.2445 Email: story@awinestory.com Phone: 513.275.1771 Twitter: @awinestory theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 35 Magazine Beverly Corsmeier is a Real Estate Columnist / Author at Cincy Chic. She has developed LiveandPlayCincinnati.com not as a “real estate” website but as an Information hot spot. In 2004, she was licensed in Real Estate and joined Zicka Walker Homes where she was involved in the designing of two HOMEARAMAS, sales of multiple homes and was Dennis Walkers Assistant. After moving to Cincinnati and attending the University of Cincinnati, she has been a certified Personal Trainer for over 24 years, worked for Chiquita in the MIS department and began her own property management company in 1994. Melissa Mazzoleni, Associate Editor, HOW & Print Email: Beverly.Corsmeier@cbws.com Phone: 513.623.7756 Twitter: @LivePlayCincy KIKI Magazine Editorial Desk at HOW. Email: editorial@howdesign.com Phone: 513.531.2690 Shopping Desk at KIKI Magazine. Terrah Kocher is a Food Columnist / Wine Columnist at Cincy Chic. She is also a Marketing and Communications Consultant at TKPR. Previously, she served as a Marketing Consultant at transactiv, American Powerboat Association/Cincinnati Offshore Racing Association, and a Writer at WKRC-TV. She also served for Unitask. She attended Badin High School. She studied English, Journalism and Communications at the University of Cincinnati, where she is an alumnus and also was a member of Theta Phi Alpha Sorority. Email: shopping@kikimag.com Phone: 859.491.5454 Editorial Desk at KIKI Magazine. Email: info@kikimag.com Phone: 859.491.5454 Living Magazines Email: Terrahk@gmail.com Phone: 513.543.7736 Twitter: @TerrahK Linda Johnson is an Editor at Fort Thomas Living, Wyoming Living, Hyde Park Living, The Living Magazines and Fort Mitchell Living. Linda covers the following Beats: Community News. Linda’s preferred communication is Email. How Sarah Morton Whitman is an Editor at HOW and PRINT. She covers topics related to visual arts, graphic rendering and animation. She was a Managing Editor, Associate Editor, and Assistant Editor for HOW Magazine at F+W Media, Inc. She holds a Bachelor of Science in Magazine Journalism from Ohio University, where she has served in The Post (daily student newspaper), Southeast Ohio (quarterly magazine), and OU Rock Climbing Club. Email: sarah.whitman@fwmedia.com Phone: 800.333.1115 Twitter: @SarahMWhitman Jessica Gridley Kuhn is a Senior Editor at HOW and PRINT, Online Editor at HOW Online and PRINT Online. She manages the Creativity, Career and Workspace columns in every issue of HOW. She graduated from the Ohio University. Email: jessica.kuhn@fwmedia.com Twitter: @Jessabird Karli Petrovic, Associate Editor, HOW & Print Email: karli.petrovic@fwmedia.com 36 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Email:melissa.mazzoleni@fwmedia.com theeisenagency.com Email: pr@livingmagazines.com Phone: 859.291.1412 Main Office (859) 291-1412 General Information: Email: pr@livingmagazines.com Webmaster: Email:webmaster@livingmagazines.com Magazine Fort Mitchell Living Sycamore Living Email: fortmitchell@livingmagazines.com” Phone: 859.291.1412 Editor: Vicki Black Linda Johnson is an Editor at Fort Thomas Living, Wyoming Living, Hyde Park Living, The Living Magazines and Fort Mitchell Living. Linda covers the following Beats: Community News. Linda’s preferred communication is Email. Email: pr@livingmagazines.com Phone: 859.291.1412 Phone: 513.680.7226 Email: sycamore@livingmagazines.com Advertising Rep: Rebecca Noel Phone: 513.263.0646 Email: rebecca@livingmagazines.com Wyoming Living Fort Thomas Living Editor: Amy Elliott Editor: Mark Collier Phone: 513.761.2558 Email: wyoming@livingmagazines.com Phone: 859.912.0128 Email: fortthomas@livingmagazines.com Advertising Rep: Vickey Fennell Phone: 513.532.0438 Email: vickey@livingmagazines.com Hyde Park Living Editor: Grace DeGregorio Phone Number: (513) 791-1160 Email: hydepark@livingmagazines.com Advertising Rep: Celeste Warrington Phone: 513.312.8844 Email: celeste@livingmagazines.com Indian Hill Living Editor: Moira Grainger Phone: 513.886-9582 Email: indianhill@livingmagazines.com Advertising Rep: Kristi Benson Phone: 513.477.7702 Email: kristi@livingmagazines.com Advertising Rep: Kristi Benson Phone: 513.477.7702 Email: kristi@livingmagazines.com Signs of the Times Steve Aust is a Senior Associate Editor at Signs of the Times. He covers topics related to Signs, Bill Boards, Marquees, and Displays. Previously, he served as an Associate Editor, Assistant Editor and Editorial Assistant at ST Media Group International, Manager at Häagen Dazs, Frisch’s Restaurants and Bob Evans Farms, Inc., and a Staff Writer at Rome News Tribune. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism from The University of Georgia. Email: steve.aust@stmediagroup.com Phone: 513.263.9308 Steve Duccilli is a Group Publisher at Screen Printing, Signs of the Times and Signs of the Times & Screen Printing en español. Steve covers the following Beats: Hispanic, Industry News, Signs, Bill Boards, Marquees, and Displays, Publishing and Printing. Steve’s preferred communication is Email. Email: steve.duccilli@stmediagroup.com Darek Johnson is a Senior Technology Editor / Analyst at Signs of the Times. Darek covers the following Beats: High Technology, Signs, Bill Boards, Marquees, and Displays. Darek’s preferred communication is Email Email:darek.johnson@stmediagroup.com Phone: 513.263.9348 Twitter: @Darekatstmedia theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 37 Magazine Wade Swormstedt is an Editor / Publisher at Signs of the Times. He addresses the macro issues that affect the sign industry in Editorially Speaking. He also capsulizes sign-industry trends in his benchmark State of the Industry Reports. He graduated from Boston University. Email: Wade.swormstedt@stmediagroup.com Housetrends-Greater Cincinnati Karen Bradner is an Editor at Housetrends-Greater Columbus and Housetrends-Greater Cincinnati. She is also an Editorial Manager at Housetrends-Greater Miami Valley, Housetrends-Greater Pittsburgh and Housetrends- Tampa Bay. Previously, she served as a Special Projects Manager at Revenue Results Inc. (RRI), Owner at Desktop Composition, Managing Editor at CitiScene Publications Inc, Advertising Coordinator at American Institute of Plant Engineers, and an Editor at Recensio - Miami University. She attended Start High School. She holds a BA degree in Communication from Miami University. Email: kbradner@housetrends.com Email: editor@edibleohiovalley.com Phone: 513.297.0810 Twitter: @rizka_dalia Art Desk Email:art@edibleohiovalley.com Phone: 513.297.0810 Francisan Media Letters to the Editor Desk of Francisan Media Email: letters@franciscanradio.org Phone: 513.241.5615 Cincinnati PrettYcity Linda Bacher is the publisher Editorial Desk of Cincinnati PrettYcity Phone: 513-794-4103 Email: lbacher@housetrends.com Email: cincinnati@prettycity.com Phone: 800.670.3190 Edible Ohio Valley Bryn Mooth is a Contributing Editor at Edible Ohio Valley. She is a Freelance Journalist. Previously, she served as an Editor at F+W Media and American Express Incentive Services, Writer and Project Manager at Maritz Inc., and an Assistant Senior Editor at HOW magazine. She holds a BA degree in Journalism and English from Indiana University Bloomington. Email: hello@writes4food.com Phone: 513.297.0810 Twitter: @writes4food Karen Gibson is a Contributor at Edible Ohio Valley. Karen covers the following Beats: Food and Beverage Services. Karen’s preferred communication is Email. Email: info@edibleohiovalley.com Phone: 513.297.0810 Terence Mahone is a Contributor at Edible Ohio Valley. Terence covers the following Beats: Food and Beverage Services. Terence’s preferred communication is Email. Email: info@edibleohiovalley.com Phone: 513.297.0810 Twitter: @TerenceMahone 38 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Nijma Darwish is a Contributor at Edible Ohio Valley. Nijma covers the following Beats: Food and Beverage Services. Nijma’s preferred communication is Email. theeisenagency.com CBA Report Editorial Desk of the CBA Report Email: info@cincybar.org Phone: 513.381.8213 Print Media theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 39 Newspapers Examiner.com Kathy Cox is a Writer at Examiner.com - Cincinnati. She is an enthusiastic and a Lifelong Crafter. She has combined her passions for “kids” and “krafting” as a Scout Leader and Sunday School Teacher. She covers topics related to hobbies and crafts. Her background includes an Engineering degree and qualifications to teach High School science. Email: kraftykathyc@gmail.com The American Israelite Netanel Deutsch is an Editor and Publisher at The American Israelite. In 1980, he took over his company, Key Magazine. He began in Cincinnati the publication Cincinnati Bride and Groom. He has worked or published many other publications in Cincinnati, such as the playbill for both Playhouse in the Park and the Taft Theater, WNOP Jazzfest program and the Cincinnati Bar Association Report. He ran Key Magazine until 1999, when he sold it to his brother, Michael. In 1998, he purchased The American Israelite Newspaper. He has served on many boards in the Cincinnati area: Big Brothers and Big Sisters, Jewish Community Center, Jewish National Fund, Golf Manor Synagogue and Shaarei Torah Synagogue. In addition, he was elected by his flotilla as the Vice Flotilla Commander of Flotilla 5-4 of the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. He attended North Avondale Elementary School and Walnut Hills High School. He holds a degree in Psychology with a minor In Political Science from Ohio University. Email: publisher@americanisraelite.com Phone: 513.621.3145 Zell Schulman is a Contributing Columnist at The American Israelite. Zell has been with The American Israelite for more than 25 years. She started with Henry Seagal covering the stories and interviews assigned to her. She began her column “The Modern Jewish Cook,” this column is archived in the American Jewish Archives. She wrote for the website InterfaithFamily.com for four years and wrote a column for The International Association of Culinary Professionals Monthly. She served as the Head of the Women’s Division of Cincinnati’s United Jewish Appeal in 1960 (Formerly the Jewish Federation). She was one of The Enquirer’s Women of the Year in 1975. She was also honored as BN’AI Brith Woman of the Year. She received a Bachelor’s degree in Secondary Education from the University of Kentucky. Email: editor@americanisraelite.com Phone: 513.621.3145 Phyllis R. Singer is a Contributing Columnist at American Israelite. She covers Community News. Previously, she served as the Editor and General Manager of The American Israelite. Email: editor@americanisraelite.com Phone: 513.621.3145 40 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Janet Steinberg is a Travel Editor at The American Israelite. Janet covers the following Beats: Travel. Janet’s preferred communication is Email. Email: editor@americanisraelite.com Phone: 513.621.3145 Cincinnati Business Courier Jamie Smith is a Publisher at Cincinnati Business Courier. He oversees the entire organization. He joined Cincinnati Business Courier as a Director of Advertising in 2003. He has been in newspaper advertising for most of his professional life. He began in high school as an Advertising Manager of his school newspaper and worked part time selling special sections for the local Springfield Sun. He has spent a decade selling, developing, and managing in various capacities for Post. He was an Adjunct Professor at Northern Kentucky University, Advertising Sales Executive at Teleflora, and Ad Account Executive and Advertising Sales Executive at Recorder Newspapers. He was also a Sales Manager, Account Executive and Advertising Sales Executive at Cincinnati Enquirer. He attended Washington County High School. He graduated with a degree in Marketing from the University of Kentucky. Email: jdsmith@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9450 Twitter: @jdsmithcinbiz Lisa Benson is a Managing Editor at Cincinnati Business Courier. She manages day-to-day operations of print and web products. She was an Online Managing Editor, Research Director, Web Editor, and Associate Editor at Cincinnati Business Courier. She was also the NKY. com Editor at Cincinnati Enquirer. She studied Journalism and NewsEditorial at Oklahoma State University. Email: lisabenson@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9436 Twitter: @LisaCinciBiz Robert Daumeyer is an Editor at Cincinnati Business Courier. He is also an Instructor for Journalism at Miami University. He oversees the editorial department at Cincinnati Business Courier. He received a Knight-Wallace Fellowship in Urban Economics from the University of Michigan. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and History from Miami University. Email: rdaumeyer@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9430 Twitter: @DaumeyerCinBiz Newspapers Steve Watkins is a Staff Reporter at Cincinnati Business Courier and Freelance Reporter at Investor’s Business Daily. Prior to that, he was a Reporter at Investor’s Business Daily and Managing Editor / Reporter at Cincinnati Business Record. He educated from Carroll College. Email: swatkins@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9441 Twitter: @SteveCinciBiz Chris Wetterich is a Staff Reporter at Cincinnati Business Courier and Blogger at CincyBiz Blog. He covers government news, politics, transportation and downtown development. He was an Editorial Page Editor, Statehouse Reporter, Associate Editorial Page Editor, Metro Reporter, City Hall Reporter, and Night reporter at The State Journal-Register. He was also a Reporter at The Charleston Gazette, Statehouse Intern at The Chicago Sun-Times, Legislative Relief Newsperson and Temporary Newsperson at The Associated Press, Editor at The Daily Kent Stater, Delivery Driver at Papa John’s, Head Lifeguard and Lifeguard at Americana Amusement Park, and Editorial Page Intern at The Cincinnati Enquirer. He attended Lakota High School. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism with a concentration in Newspaper from Kent State University. He also holds a Master of Arts in Public Affairs Reporting from the University of Illinois at Springfield. Email: cwetterich@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9437 Twitter: @cwetterich Andy Brownfield is a Reporter at Cincinnati Business Courier. Previously, he was a Maryland State House Reporter at The Washington Examiner; Reporter at CityBeat Newspaper; Legislative Relief Reporter at Associated Press; Statehouse Reporter and Intern at The State JournalRegister; Freelancer and Editorial Intern at Cincinnati Business Courier; Staff Writer and Copy Editor at The InterActivist; Editorial Intern at CityBeat Newspaper; Campus Stringer at The Post and a Staff Writer at SpeakeasyMag.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ohio University. He also holds a Master’s degree in Public Affairs Reporting from University of Illinois Springfield. Email: abrownfield@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9433 Twitter: @Andy_Brownfield Barrett J. Brunsman is a Staff Reporter at Cincinnati Business Courier. Previously, he was a Communications Director at U.S. House of Representatives; News Reporter and Editor at Cincinnati Enquirer; Newspaper Managing Editor at Richmond Times-Dispatch and a Director of Information at Society of Professional Journalists. He attended St. Xavier High School. He holds Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Journalism from Northwestern University. Tom Demeropolis is a Reporter at Cincinnati Business Courier. Previously, he was a Reporter at Dayton Business Journal, where he covered retail and restaurant news. He reported and wrote about these industries in the Dayton area both for weekly print edition and daily online updates. He has worked at Cincinnati Business Courier as an Editorial Intern. After his internship, he worked for the Business Courier as a Freelancer. He has also worked as a Paid Intern at The Cincinnati Post and then as a Freelance Reporter until the paper closed on December 31, 2007. He is the former Managing Editor of the UC student newspaper, The News Record. He has won a number of awards since he has been with the Dayton Business Journal, including: Best Business Reporting from the Ohio SPJ for coverage of the GM Plant’s closure and first place in online general news from the Press Club of Cleveland for coverage of the wind storm. He holds a BA degree in Journalism from the University of Cincinnati and is pursuing his Master’s degree in Journalism at Ball State University. Email: tdemeropolis@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9435 Twitter: @TomCinciBiz The Cincinnati Herald Dan Yount is an Editor-in-chief at The Cincinnati Herald. Dan covers the following Beats: Local News. Dan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Dan@SeshNow.com Phone: 513.961.3331 Courtney Myrick is an Assistant Editor at The Cincinnati Herald. Courtney covers the following Beats: Local News. Courtney’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Courtney@SeshNow.com Phone: 513.961.3331 Ozie Davis III is a Sports Editor at The Cincinnati Herald. Ozie covers the following Beats: Sports News. Ozie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: info@OzieDavis.com Phone: 513.257.1177 Twitter: @CoachOzie Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney is a Publisher at The Cincinnati Herald. Jan-Michele covers the following Beats: Local News. JanMichele’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Jan@SeshNow.com Phone: 513.961.3331 Email: bbrunsman@bizjournals.com Phone: 513.337.9442 Twitter: @BarrettBrunsman theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 41 Newspapers Citybeat Maija Zummo is a Senior Editor at CityBeat. Maija covers the following Beats: Metro News. Maija’s preferred communication is Email. Email: mzummo@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Email: glopez@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Twitter: @germanrlopez Hannah McCartney is an Associate Editor at CityBeat. Previously, she was a Staff Writer, Editorial Intern and Freelance Writer at CityBeat Newspaper, Contributor at Her Magazine and A-Line Magazine, Public Relations Intern at Hamilton County Department of Environmental Services, Staff Editor at Verge Magazine and a Web Development Intern at Advent Media Group. She attended the University of South Carolina-Columbia. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism from the University of Cincinnati. Email: hmccartney@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Twitter: @h_mccartney Jacqueline Kern is an Arts & Culture Editor at CityBeat. Jacqueline covers the following Beats: A&E News. Jacqueline’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jkern@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Twitter: @jackern Danny Cross is an Editor at CityBeat. Danny covers metro news. Previously, Danny served as an Editor of Web and Special Sections at Cincinnati CityBeat and a Reporter of News and Sports at Gannett. Danny holds a B.A. degree in English from the University of Cincinnati. He holds an M.S. degree in Journalism from the University of Oregon. Email: dcross@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Twitter: @_dannycross The Herald Tribune Debbie Blank is an Assistant Editor at The Herald-Tribune. Debbie covers the following Beats: Local News. Debbie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: debbie.blank@batesvilleheraldtribune.com Phone: 812.934.4343 ext.113 Maureen Hayden is the Statehouse Bureau Chief of Tribune Star, Herald Tribune, Greensburg Daily News, The Lebanon Reporter, Hendricks County Flyer, Zionsville Times Sentinel, Pharos-Tribune, Washington, Times-Herald, Rushville Republican, The News and Tribune and Westside Flyer. She is a Statehouse Reporter at The Goshen News and Columnist at Kokomo Tribune and The Herald Bulletin. She writes articles and columns, focusing on state government news relevant to residents of Central Indiana. Previously, she was the Team Lead of Indiana Government Partnership Program at U.S. Bureau of the Census. While there, she served for a staff of 9 government partnership specialists in Indiana working with local government officials to create awareness about the 2010 Census. Prior to that, she was a Managing Editor at Tucker Publishing Group and a Writer at Evansville Courier and Press. Maureen graduated from the Indiana University Bloomington. Email: maureen.hayden@indianamediagroup.com Twitter: @MaureenHayden Mike Breen is a Music Editor at CityBeat. Mike covers the following Beats: Music. Mike’s preferred communication is Email. Email: mbreen@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 Twitter: @CityBeatMusic Diane Raver is a Staff Writer at The Herald-Tribune. Diane covers the following Beats: Local News. Diane’s preferred communication is Email. Email: diane.raver@batesvilleheraldtribune.com Phone: 812.934.4343 ext.114 Dan Bockrath is the Publisher of CityBeat. Previously, he served as a Classified Sales Manager at San Diego Reader. Dan holds a B.A in Communications from the University of Dayton, where he was a member at Public Relations Student Society of America. Journal of Pediatrics Monica Helton is the Managing Editor at Journal of Pediatrics. Email:journal.pediatrics@cchmc.org Phone: 513.636.7140 Email: dbockrath@citybeat.com Phone: 513.665.4700 42 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | German Lopez is a Staff Writer at CityBeat. Previously, he was an Intern at CityBeat Newspaper and a News Editor and Contributing Writer at The News Record. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from the University of Cincinnati, where he was on Dean’s List. theeisenagency.com Newspapers Alan H Jobe is an Associate Editor at The Journal of Pediatrics. Alan covers the following Beats: Pediatrics. Alan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: alan.jobe@cchmc.org Phone: 513.636.8563 William F Balistreri is an Editor at The Journal of Pediatrics. William covers the following Beats: Pediatrics. William’s preferred communication is Email. Email: william.balistreri@cchmc.org Phone: 513.636.4594 La Jornada Latina Editorial Phone: 513.891.1000 ext 8998 Email: editor@tsjnews.com Advertising-General Josh Guttman Phone: 513.891.1000 ext 8992 Email: jguttman@tsjnews.com Advertising in Spanish Jose Castano Phone: 513.686.8988 Email: jcastano@tsjnews.com Elizabeth Herrera Phone: 513.891.1000 ext 8997 Email: eherrera@tsjnews.com Carly Tamborski is a Staff Writer at The News Democrat. She has worked at Montgomery Inn Boat House and New View Models. She attended Archbishop McNicholas High School. She graduated from the University of Cincinnati, where she studied Journalism, Spanish, and Women’s Studies. Email: ctamborski@newsdemocrat.com Phone: 937.378.6161 The News Record Kara Driscoll is an Editor-in-chief at The News Record. Kara covers the following Beats: Community News. Kara’s preferred communication is Email. Email: chief.newsrecord@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5912 Ryan Hoffman is a News Editor at The News Record. Ryan covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Ryan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: newsrecordnews@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Twitter: @RyanHoffman3 Benjamin Goldschmidt is a News Editor at The News Record. Benjamin covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Benjamin’s preferred communication is Email. Email: newsrecordnews@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Twitter: @b_gschmidt News Democrat Joshua Miller is a Sports Editor at The News Record. Joshua covers the following Beats: Collegiate Sports. Joshua’s preferred communication is Email. Wade Linville is a Sports Editor at The News Democrat. Wade covers the following Beats: High School Sports, Sports News. Wade’s preferred communication is Email. Email: sports.newsrecord@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Email: wlinville@newsdemocrat.com Phone: 937.378.6161 Steven Triplett is a Publisher at The News Democrat. He is a longtime fixture with The News Democrat, where he joined in 1997. He has more than 30 years of experience in the newspaper business serving in a wide variety of roles. He was a Page 1 Editor at Portsmouth Daily Times. He graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Morehead State University, where he had worked in the commercial radio station WMOR as a Sports Director and Disc Jockey. While there, he also served in Sigma Pi Fraternity. Email: striplett@newsdemocrat.com Phone: 937.378.6161 Katie Griffith is a Managing Editor at The News Record. Katie covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Katie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: manager.newsrecord@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Jake Grieco is an Entertainment Editor at The News Record. Jake covers the following Beats: A&E News. Jake’s preferred communication is Email. Email: newsrecordent@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 43 Newspapers Phil Didion is a Photo Editor at The News Record. Phil covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Phil’s preferred communication is Email. Email: newsrecordphoto@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Keith Bowers is a Multimedia Editor at The News Record Online and The News Record. Keith covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Keith’s preferred communication is Email. Email: multimedia.newsrecord@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Twitter: @TheMonad Emily Begley is a College Life Editor at The News Record. Emily covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities. Emily’s preferred communication is Email. Email: newsrecord.living@gmail.com Phone: 513.556.5900 Rising Sun Recorder Tim Hillman is an Editor at Rising Sun Recorder. Tim covers the following Beats: Metro News, Local News. Tim’s preferred communication is Email. Email: risingsun@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 General Desk Email: risingsun@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 News Desk Email: newsroom@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 News Journal Online Justice Team Leader Cincinnati Profile Editorial Desk for Cincinnati Profile Email: john.gallas@news-jrnl.com Phone: 386.681.2445 Email: comments@cincinnatiprofile.com Phone: 513.530.3240 Chris Bridges - Digital Manager News Desk Email: chris.bridges@news-jrnl.com Phone: 386. 681.2595 Email: news@cincinnatiprofile.com Phone: 513.530.3240 Todd Kiefer - Online News Editor Ohio County News Email:todd.kiefer@news-jrnl.com Phone: 386.681.2596 News Desk Email: newsroom@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 Recruitment & Retention in Higher Education Therese Kattner is an Editor at Recruitment & Retention in Higher Education. Formerly, she served as an Editor at Middleton TimesTribune. She was an Instructor of English and Communications at Madison Area Technical College/Edgewood College. She has served as an Editor at Mid-County Times. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater with a BA in Journalism/English. She earned her MFA in Fiction from the Wichita State University. Email: tkattner@magnapubs.com Phone: 608.227.8106 44 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Cathy Wilson - Online Copy Editor Email: Cathy.Wilson@News-Jrnl.com Phone: 386.681.2252 Manchester Signal Phone: 937.549.2800 Middletown Journal Jana Collier is the Editor-in-chief of Springfield News-Sun, Dayton Daily News, JournalNews, Middletown Journal. She is the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of Cox Media Group Ohio, including the first editor-in-chief of the Dayton Daily News in its 113-year history. She most recently served as Managing Editor of the Dayton Daily News. She joined the newspaper in 2001 as Features Editor, and began Newspapers working for Cox in 1988 at its Waco, Texas, newspaper. She has served as a Reporter at The Brazosport Facts. Email: Jana.mypromise@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2244 Kevin S. Aldridge is an Editor at Middletown Journal, The Oxford Press, Pulse Journal - Mason Edition, The Western Star, Pulse Journal Little Miami Edition, Fairfield Echo, JournalNews, Pulse Journal - West Chester Edition, and Pulse Journal - Liberty Twp. Edition. He is a veteran Journalist of 16 years. He joined Cox Media Group Ohio in April 2005 as a City Editor of The Middletown Journal. He spent seven years as an award-winning Reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. While there, he also served as a Race and Diversity Reporter. In his seven years with Cox Media Group Ohio, he has been City Editor of Hamilton Journal News, and was also an Editor with the newspapers’ Ideas & Voices pages. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wittenberg University. Email: kaldridge@coxohio.com Phone: 513.755.5060 B.J. Bethel is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. Prior to this, he was an Assistant Managing Editor at The Evening leader. He graduated with a degree in Political Science, Liberal Arts, Journalism and Political Science from Wright State University. Email: bj.bethel@coxinc.com Phone: 937.225.2455 Twitter: @bj_bethel Sharahn D. Boykin is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. Previously, Sharahn served as a Cops/Courts Reporter at The (Salisbury) Daily Times. Sharahn attended the University of Maryland College Park Email: sharahn.boykin@coxinc.com Phone: 937.225.2208 Twitter: @sharahn_boykin Rick McCrabb is a Reporter at Middletown Journal. Rick covers the following Beats: Police Officers, Investigative News, Educational News, Non Profit. Rick’s preferred communication is Email. Michael Cooper is a City Reporter at Dayton Daily News, Middletown Journal and Springfield News-Sun. He covers the city of Springfield for the Springfield News-Sun. He began as a Sports Desk Clerk and was hired as a full-time Sports Writer in 2005. In 2012, he began a new assignment as a City Reporter. He attended Southeastern High School and Wilmington. Email: rmccrabb@coxohio.com Phone: 513.705.2842 Email: mcooper@coxohio.com Phone: 937.328.0366 Tom Archdeacon is a Columnist and Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. He is also a Blogger at Through the Arch Blog. He is also an Award-winning Columnist. He writes about sports, and the city ‘Southwest Ohio.’ Thomas Gnau is a Business Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. Previously, he served as a Staff writer, Assistant Editorial Page Editor, Night Editor at Middletown Journal. He was a Reporter at Fairborn Daily Herald. He has attended the ChaminadeJulienne High School. He graduated from the Wright State University with a BA degree in English. Email: tarchdeacon@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2156 Steve Bennish is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. He covers the political economy, transportation, energy, and natural resources. He has worked with Cox Media Group for the past 18 years. Previously, he served as an Assistant Regional Editor, Weekend City Editor and Enterprise Reporter at Dayton Daily News. He also served as a Reporter at Cincinnati Enquirer and Columbia Daily Tribune. He holds an M.A. degree in Journalism from the University of Missouri - Columbia. Email: sbennish@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.7407 Twitter: @Ohiojobswatch Email: tgnau@coxohio.com Phone: 937.225.2390 Twitter: @ThomasGnau David Jablonski is a Sports Reporter at Springfield News-Sun, Middletown Journal and Dayton Daily News. His work experience includes: working as a Sports Editor at The Post, Athens, OH US; Sports Writing Intern at The Journal Gazette Fort Wayne, Ind. US; Business/Sports Writing Intern at South Bend Tribune; Sports Intern at Scripps Howard News Service Washington, D.C. US; and also as a Sports Writer at The Press Journal Vero Beach, Fla. US. He has educated from Ohio University. Email: djablonski@coxohio.com Phone: 937.328.0351 Twitter: @davidjabs7 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 45 Newspapers Jeremy P. Kelley is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. He covers Dayton city government and its effect on city residents. He graduated from the University of Dayton. Email: jkelley@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2278 Eric Robinette is a Staff Reporter at Dayton Daily News, JournalNews and Middletown Journal. Eric covers the following Beats: Government News, Public Schools, Educational News. Eric’s preferred communication is Email. Email: eric.robinette@coxinc.com Phone: 513.705.2836 Twitter: @CMGEricR Amelia Robinson is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News, JournalNews and Middletown Journal. She serves as the President of the Greater Dayton Association of Black Journalists and does numerous other incredibly important community enriching things. She writes the wildly popular Smart Mouth column featured in Wednesday’s Dayton Daily News, edits the newspaper’s Seen and Overheard column and reports on fashion and other thought-provoking lifestyle topics. She graduated from Ohio University. Email: arobinson@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2384 Twitter: @DDNSmartMouth Email: mthrone@chillicothegazette.com Phone: 740.772.9350 Twitter: @CGEditor Frank Robertson is a Multimedia Editor at Chillicothe Gazette Online and Chillicothe Gazette. He covers Local News. Previously, he was a Photojournalist at Chillicothe (OH) Gazette. Prior to that, he was a Multimedia Coordinator at South Dakota State University. He attended South Dakota State University. Email: froberts@chillicothegazette.com Phone: 740.772.9305 Twitter: twitter.com/ChilliGazPhoto Matthew Kent is a City Reporter at Chillicothe Gazette. Matthew covers the following Beats: Metro News. Matthew’s preferred communication is Email. Email:mkent@chillicothegazette.comPhone: Phone: 740.772.9369 Twitter: twitter.com/mskent5 Pulse Journal - Miami Edition Chillicothe Gazette Chris Balusik is a Local Desk Editor at Chillicothe Gazette. Previously, he was a Managing Editor at Coldwater Daily Reporter in Coldwater and an Education Reporter and Co-weekend Editor at Adrian Daily Telegram in Adrian. He has won more than a dozen of Associated Press awards, including ones for breaking news, community service, column, business and sports column writing, best special section, best sports special section and layout and design. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communications and Print Specialty from the University of Toledo. Email: cbalusik@chillicothegazette.com Phone: 740.772.9360 Twitter: @CGlocaleditor Benjamin Lanka is a Enterprise Editor at Lancaster Eagle Gazette, Newark Advocate, Pataskala Standard, Chillicothe Gazette, Mansfield News Journal, The News-Messenger, Port Clinton News Herald, Bucyrus Telegraph Forum, The Marion Star, PortClintonNewsHerald.com. Previously, he worked as a Reporter at Chillicothe Gazette. He earned a Bachelor’s degree in Communication from University of Dayton and Master’s degree Journalism from Northwestern University. Kevin S. Aldridge is an Editor at Middletown Journal, The Oxford Press, Pulse Journal - Mason Edition, The Western Star, Pulse Journal - Little Miami Edition, Fairfield Echo, JournalNews, Pulse Journal - West Chester Edition, and Pulse Journal - Liberty Twp. Edition. He is a veteran Journalist of 16 years. He joined Cox Media Group Ohio in April 2005 as a City Editor of The Middletown Journal. He spent seven years as an awardwinning Reporter for The Cincinnati Enquirer. While there, he also served as a Race and Diversity Reporter. In his seven years with Cox Media Group Ohio, he has been City Editor of Hamilton Journal News, and was also an Editor with the newspapers’ Ideas & Voices pages. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from Wittenberg University. Email: kaldridge@coxohio.com Phone: 513.755.5060 Jennifer Collins is an Editor at the Pulse Journal Little Miami Edition Phone: 513.829.7900 Ohio County News News Desk Email: blanka@mncogannett.com Phone: 740.328.8576 Twitter: @BenLanka 46 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Mike Throne is the Managing Editor of Chillicothe Gazette. Previously, he worked as a Reporter at Sandusky Register. He graduated from the Bowling Green State University with a BA in Popular Culture. Email: newsroom@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 theeisenagency.com Newspapers The Cincinnati Enquirer Margaret Buchanan is the President / Publisher at The Cincinnati Enquirer and The Kentucky Enquirer. She is also a Vice President at the Gannett Interstate Group. Owned by the Gannett Co., Inc., Enquirer Media is a multimedia provider with more than 50 distinct local print and online news and information brands including The Cincinnati Enquirer, The Kentucky Enquirer, Community Press and Recorder weekly newspapers and the Cincinnati.Com network. After working in sales positions at IBM and Cincinnati Bell, Margaret began her newspaper career in 1986 as a General Executive at The Enquirer. From 1987-1996, she held the positions of Advertising Director and Marketing Director at the Rockford Register Star in Rockford, Illinois. In March of 1996, she became the President and Publisher at The Star-Gazette in Elmira, New York and held that position until 1999. Previously, she was the President and Publisher at The Idaho Statesman in Bose, Idaho. She was also the Vice President at the Pacific Newspaper Group. Margaret serves on numerous Greater Cincinnati boards including the University of Cincinnati, the Cincinnati Business Committee, the Cincinnati City Development Corporation (3CDC), the Marvin Lewis Community Fund, Fine Arts Fund, Sisters of Charity Ministry Foundation, and the Commercial Club of Cincinnati. Additionally, she is an Ohio Newspaper Association Officer. In 2008, Margaret was named the top Publisher in Gannett U.S. Community Publishing and received the Signet Award, given to a 10-time President’s Ring winner. She was also selected as the Manager of the Year finalist. In 2006, the YWCA recognized her as a Career Woman of Achievement. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Marketing and an MBA degree in Finance from the University of Cincinnati. Email: mbuchanan@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8094 Carolyn Washburn Editor and Vice President of News “I am serious about my responsibility: serving as editor of my hometown news organization.” Email: cwashburn@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8551 Twitter: @CarolynWashburn Annette LaCross Deputy Local Editor “I direct The Enquirer’s K-12 coverage as well as news from Cincinnati’s neighborhoods and suburbs.” Email: alacross@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8424 David Niinemets Night metro editor Email: tniinemets@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8415 Carl Weiser Assistant editor: Government/public affairs “I oversee the team that watches your tax dollars and your governments – and tells what your governments don’t want you to know.” Email: cweiser@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8491 Twitter: @cweiser Lisa Bernard-Kuhn Health Care Reporter “I cover the health care industry and policies, and how they affect you and your family.” Email: lbernard@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8384 Twitter: @bernardkuhn Jessica Brown Cincinnati Public Schools reporter “I cover the stories and issues that matter in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky schools.” Email:jlbrown@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8831 Twitter: @jbrowncincy Sharon Coolidge Hamilton County reporter “I’m your Hamilton County watchdog. I tell you what elected officials are doing and how they spend tax dollars.” Email: scoolidge@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8387 Twitter: @SharonCoolidge Carrie Blackmore Smith Public safety/Western Hamilton/West Side “I cover the West Side of Cincinnati, western Hamilton County and public safety agencies including the Cincinnati Police Department.” Email:csmith@enquirer.com Phone: 513-768-8341 Twitter: @CarrieSmithEnq Michael D. Clark Schools in Butler & Warren counties “I watch out for the interests of families, students and residents in Butler and Warren county schools.” Email: mclark@enquirer.com Phone: 513-755-4146 Twitter: @MichaelDClark1 Jennifer Edwards Baker Breaking News reporter “I am up at 4 a.m., covering breaking news, traffic and weather so you can plan your day.” Email: jbaker@enquirer.com Phone: 513.675.7228 Twitter: @jbakerohio theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 47 Newspapers Mark Curnutte Social Issues/Minority Affairs “I write about determined people trying to make a better life in the urban core.” Kimball Perry Court reporter “I cover the administration of justice and work to ensure that courts do business in the open.” Email:mcurnutte@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8362 Twitter: @MarkCurnutte Email: kperry@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8389 Twitter: @kimballperry John Faherty Reporter “I will write about absolutely anything ... as long as it’s interesting.” Email: jfaherty@cincinnati.com Phone: 513-768-8371 Amber Hunt Investigative Reporter “I’m your consumer watchdog, focusing on issues affecting you and your family.” Email: ahunt@enquirer.com Phone: 513-768-8553 Twitter: @ReporterAmber Email:cpeale@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8573 Twitter: @cliffpeale Jane Prendergast Cincinnati City politics reporter “I cover the city of Cincinnati – its people, neighborhoods, politicians.” Email:jprendergast@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8366 Twitter: @janeprendergast Adam Kiefaber Breaking News Reporter/Online Producer “I cover breaking news in the afternoons. If you want to know what is happening, as it is happening, follow me on Twitter and Cincinnati.com.” Email: akiefaber@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8053 John Johnston Eastern Hamilton County/Clermont County reporter “I cover eastern Hamilton County communities, Clermont County and the Cincinnati Zoo, and write about local history.” Email: jjohnston@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.6040 Twitter: @john_johnston James Pilcher Investigative Reporter “I dig deep to find what you need to know and the story behind the story for my beloved adopted home of Northern Kentucky and Greater Cincinnati.” Email: jpilcher@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8508 Twitter: @jamespilcher Rachel Richardson Mason Buzz “I write about Mason and Deerfield news at www.masonbuzz.com.” Email: rrichardson@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.376.2040 Twitter: @mason_buzz Ally Marotti Breaking News Reporter Email: amarotti@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8365 Sheila McLaughlin Butler County Government, Politics, Crime and Court “I cover all things Butler County from breaking news, development and government, to courts, crime and watchdog stories.” Email: smclaughlin@enquirer.com Phone: 513.755.4154 Twitter: @sheilainthenews 48 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Cliff Peale Higher Education Reporter “I write about higher education and its impacts in our region.” Cliff Radel General assignment writer “I tell stories about my hometown that provoke, entertain, enlighten, inform and inspire readers about what makes Cincinnati tick.” Email: cradel@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8301 Twitter: @cliffradel Chrissie Thompson Columbus Reporter “I watch state government to look out for the interests of Southwest Ohioans.” Email: cthompson@enquirer.com Phone: 614.224.4640 Twitter: @CThompsonENQ theeisenagency.com Newspapers Denise Smith Amos K-12 Education “I report on what is happening in schools, how education dollars are being spent and how well students are educated.” Email: damos@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8395 Twitter: @damosenquirer Vickie Ashwill Assistant Editor “I direct the Kentucky team’s coverage and help get the news to you digitally and in print.” Email: vashwill@nky.com Twitter: @vickieashwill Phone: 859.578.5569 Terry DeMio River Cities and Campbell County Reporter “I write the human side of issues that affect people in Covington, Newport and Campbell County.” Email: tdemio@nky.com Twitter: @tdemio Phone: 859.578.5557 Jim Hannah Courts Reporter “I examine the fairness of the criminal justice system in Northern Kentucky and tell stories of victims and crimes.” Email: jhannah@nky.com Twitter: @JimHannah Phone: 859.578.5573 Mark Hansel Boone County reporter “I write stories that impact the lives of residents and business owners in Boone County and other Northern Kentucky communities.” Email: mhansel@nky.com Twitter: @hanselmark Phone: 859.578.5585 Brenna R. Kelly Breaking News Reporter “I cover breaking news, weather and traffic in Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky.” Email: bkelly@nky.com Twitter: @BrennaKelly Phone: 859.578.5582 Cindy Schroeder Kenton County Reporter “I examine how government in Kenton County affects your life, as well as people, places and history of our county.” Email: cschroeder@nky.com Phone: 859.578.5578 Richard Skinner NKY Sports Reporter Email: rskinner@nky.com Phone: 859.408.6507 Mary Lu Strange Good Neighbors, Feature Obituaries “I write about your neighborhoods as well as obituaries to honor your loved ones.” Email: mstrange@nky.com Phone: 859.578.5555 Scott Wartman Politics and Kentucky Government reporter “I cover how Congress and the General Assembly impact you.” Email: swartman@nky.com Phone: 859.578.5572 Mark Wert Data and Investigations Editor “My reporters and I follow tips, then scour documents, records and databases to ferret out impactful stories on any topic.” Email: mwert@enquirer.com Twitter: @mwert Phone: 513.768.8526 Cindi Andrews Real Estate Reporter “I am your go-to source for commercial and residential real estate news.” Email: candrews@enquirer.com Twitter: @cindiincincy Phone: 513.768.8305 Alexander Coolidge Consumer Marketing & Branding Industry Reporter “I cover the region’s largest corporations and the marketing industry.” Email: acoolidge@enquirer.com Twitter: @alexcoolidge Phone: 513.768.8377 Dan Horn Economy and Jobs Reporter “I write about jobs and the economy and what’s driving or stalling the region’s growth.” Email: dhorn@enquirer.com Twitter: @DanHorn8619 Phone: 513.768.8619 Bowdeya Tweh Breaking News Reporter “I cover breaking business and local news in the Greater Cincinnati region.” Email: btweh@enquirer.com Twitter: @BowdeyaTweh Phone: 513.768.8515 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 49 Newspapers Jason Williams Transportation /Economic Development Reporter “I cover economic development and transportation in the region.” Email: jwilliams@enquirer.com Twitter: @jwilliamscincy Phone: 513.768.8405 Email: ssteigerwald@enquirer.com Twitter: @newintowncincy Phone: 513.768.8514 Krista Ramsey Columnist “I give voice to people whose stories matter but are seldom told.” Email: kramsey@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8527 Julie Zimmerman Opinion Enterprise Writer “I do in-depth reporting that examines issues in our community, provokes dialogue and finds solutions.” Email: jzimmerman@enquirer.com Twitter: @jayzeecincy Phone: 513.768.8529 Paul Daugherty Sports Columnist “I provoke honestly, while always having the backs of the fans. You won’t always agree, but you will want to read what’s on my mind.” Email: pdaugherty@enquirer.com Twitter: @enquirerdoc Mike Dyer Preps Editor “I am the Enquirer high school sports editor.” Email: mdyer@enquirer.com Twitter: @MikeDyer Phone: 513.768.8648 Brent Coleman Living Reporter “I report on ways to improve how you feel and where you live.” Email: bcoleman@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8475 Polly Campbell Food & dining “I help readers find good things to eat in Greater Cincinnati, and tell the stories of the people who feed us.” Email: pcampbell@enquirer.com Twitter: @BeingPolly Phone: 513.768.8376 Janelle Gelfand Music/arts “I cover the performing and visual arts with a focus on the local classical music scene.” Email: jgelfand@enquirer.com Twitter: @janellesnotes Phone: 513.768.8382 John Erardi General Sports Reporter “I seek the stories that might make you laugh, think or cry.” Email: jerardi@enquirer.com Twitter: @johnerardi Phone: 513.768.8446 John Fay Reds Reporter “I cover Reds baseball – the news, games and personalities.” Email: jfay@enquirer.com Twitter: @johnfayman Phone: 513.768.8445 Tom Groeschen UC Football Reporter “I help cover the University of Cincinnati.” Email: tgroeschen@enquirer.com Twitter: @TomGroeschen Phone: 513.768.8450 John Kiesewetter Media/TV “I write about TV/radio/media.” Kevin Kelly Ohio Preps Reporter “I write about Ohio preps – who wins and who loses, but also who plays the games.” Email: jkiesewetter@enquirer.com Twitter: @TVKiese Phone: 513.768.8667 50 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Shauna Steigerwald Entertainment Reporter “I write about local events, entertainment, and new places around town.” Email: kkelly@enquirer.com Twitter: @kkellynky Phone: 859.578.5579 theeisenagency.com Newspapers Bill Koch UC Basketball Reporter “I cover University of Cincinnati baseketball – the news, games and personalities.” Email: bkoch@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8445 Joe Reedy Bengals Reporter “I report on and analyze the Bengals and NFL.” Email: jreedy@enquirer.com Twitter: @joereedy C. Trent Rosecrans Reds Reporter “I cover the Reds and Major League Baseball for Enquirer Media.” Email: crosecrans@enquirer.com Twitter: @ctrent Phone: 513.768.8386 Shannon Russell Xavier Reporter “From Xavier basketball to the Western and Southern Open, I tell the sports stories behind the games.” Email: srussell@enquirer.com Twitter: @slrussell Phone: 513.768.8644 Paul Daugherty Sports Columnist “I provoke honestly, while always having the backs of the fans. You won’t always agree, but you will want to read what’s on my mind.” Email: pdaugherty@enquirer.com Twitter: @enquirerdoc John Erardi General Sports Reporter “I seek the stories that might make you laugh, think or cry.” Email: jerardi@enquirer.com Twitter: @johnerardi Phone: 513.768.8446 Josh Pichler Leadership and Innovation columnist “I will give you a new perspective on local executives and the region’s entrepreneurs – and why both matter to you.” Email: jpichler@enquirer.com Twitter: @joshpichler Phone: 513.768.8500 Krista Ramsey Columnist “I give voice to people whose stories matter but are seldom told.” Amanda Van Benschoten Columnist “I tell stories, both large and small, from across Northern Kentucky.” Email: avbnky@nky.com Twitter: @avbnky Phone: 859.578.5570 Rasputin Todd Calendar listings editor “I am responsible for keeping our calendar (www.cincinnati.com/ calendar) filled with things to do from big concerts to little plant sales.” Email: rtodd@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8488 Tom Auel Jr. Senior Web Producer Email: tauel@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8613 Jon Berndt Entertainment Content Producer “I keep track of music, movies and other things to do around town.” Email: jberndt@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.6051 Justin Duke Digital Producer Email: jbduke@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8388 Jason Hoffman Night Digital Producer/Editor Email: jhoffman@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8319 Stephanie Pross Digital Content Producer Email: spross@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8435 Cheryl Vari Morning Editor/Producer Email: cvari@cincinnati.com Phone: 513.768.8385 Karen Bells Night News Editor Email: kbells@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8392 Email: kramsey@enquirer.com Phone: 513-768-8527 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 51 Newspapers Mike Ball Sports copy editor Email: mball@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8441 Jennie Key Community Editor “I cover Colerain and Springfield townships, Mount Healthy, and Forest Park, and the Northwest, Mount Healthy, Winton Woods and Finneytown school districts.” Jennifer Koehler Communities asst./Asst. photo editor “Your Hometown Enquirer photo editor and historical photo guru.” Email: jkey@communitypress.com Twitter: @keyNWP Phone: 513.853.6272 Email: jkoehler@enquirer.com Phone: 513.768.8466 Nancy Daly Communities Editor “I oversee the Community Press & Recorder, Hometown, Our Town and the Buzz sites.” Email: ndaly@communitypress.com Twitter: @Nancy_Daly Phone: 513.768.8369 Kurt Backscheider Reporter “I write about people, news and events on the West Side.” Email: kbackscheider@communitypress.com Twitter: @west_press Phone: 513.853.6260 Keith BieryGolick Reporter “I report on events and issues that will make a difference for our readers across Clermont County, especially in Milford, Miami Township, Goshen and Bethel.” Email: kbierygolick@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7683 Leah Fightmaster Reporter “I cover Deer Park city and schools, Evendale, Madeira schools, Sycamore and Symmes townships.” Email: lfightmaster@communitypress.com Twitter: @LCFightmaster Phone: 513.248.7577 Jeanne HouckReporter “I cover Indian Hill, Newtown, Columbia Township and Clermont County.” Email: jhouck@communitypress.com Twitter: @jeannehouck Phone: 513.248.7129 52 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Dick Maloney Editor “I edit the Tri-County Press, Suburban Life, Northeast Suburban Life and Loveland Herald.” Email: rmaloney@communitypress.com Twitter: @rmaloneyeditor Phone: 513.248.7134 Chris Mayhew Reporter “I cover Fort Thomas, Campbell County government and schools, Crestview Hills, Lakeside Park, Crescent Springs and Park Hills.” Email: cmayhew@communitypress.com Twitter: @reportermayhew Phone: 859.578.1051 Kelly McBride Reporter “I cover Glendale, Sharonville, Springdale and Wyoming and Princeton and Wyoming schools.” Email: kmcbride@communitypress.com Twitter: @Kmcbride_Cpress Phone: 513.576.8246 Stephanie Salmons Reporter “I cover Union, Hebron, Burlington and the rest of unincorporated Boone County, Boone County Government, Villa Hills and Beechwood Independent School District.” Email: ssalmons@communitypress.com Twitter: @SSalmonsNKY Phone: 859.578.1057 Amy Scalf Reporter “Pursuing truth in Alexandria, Cold Spring, Fort Wright, Highland Heights, Independence and Taylor Mill.” Email:ascalf@communitypress.com Twitter: @AmyScalfNky Phone: 859.578.1055 theeisenagency.com Newspapers Forrest Sellers Reporter “I am a reporter for The Community Press.” Email: fsellers@communitypress.com Twitter: @fsellerspress Phone: 513.248.7680 Tom Skeen Sports Reporter “I cover high school sports in eastern Hamilton and Clermont counties.” Email: tskeen@communitypress.com Twitter: @PressPrepsTom Phone: 513.576.8250 Eric Spangler Editor “I direct coverage in Anderson, Mount Washington, Newtown, Indian Hill and other East Side communities.” Scott Springer Sports Reporter “I am cover high school sports, including many northeastern/eastern Hamilton County and parts of Clermont County.” Email: espangler@communitypress.com Twitter: @angler1995 Phone: 513.576.8251 Email: sspringer@communitypress.com Twitter: @cpscottspringer Phone: 513.576.8255 Melissa Stewart Reporter “I cover the communities of Florence, Fort Mitchell, Edgewood, Erlanger and Bellevue, and Boone County, Erlanger-Elsmere and Bellevue school districts.” James Weber Sports Reporter “I cover Northern Kentucky sports.” Email: mstewart@communitypress.com Twitter: @MStewartReports Phone: 513.512.2167 Lisa Wakeland Reporter “I cover Anderson Township, Batavia, Columbia Tusculum, Mariemont, Mount Lookout, Pierce Township, Terrace Park and Mariemont schools.” Email: lwakeland@communitypress.com Twitter: @lisawakeland Phone: 513.248.7139 Email: jweber@communitypress.com Twitter: @RecorderWeber Phone: 859.578.1054 The Harrison Press Joe Awad is an Editor at The Harrison Press. He has more than 30 years of experience as a Journalist, Manager and Communicator. Previously, he served as a Publisher, Editor, Copy Editor, Managing Editor and Writer at Register Publications and a News Editor and News Reporter at Press Community Newspapers. He has more than 30 awards for writing, design and publications from the Hoosier State Press Association. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English Literature and Journalism from the University of Cincinnati, where he was an Editor in Chief at College newspaper. Melanie Laughman Sports Editor “I direct sports content in Hamilton, Clermont, Boone, Campbell and Kenton counties.” Email: jawad@registerpublications.com Phone: 513.367.4582 Email: mlaughman@communitypress.com Twitter: @PressPrepsMel Phone: 513.248.7573 Andrew Zeiser is a Reporter at The Harrison Press. Andrew covers the following Beats: Local News. Andrew’s preferred communication is Email. Mark Motz Sports Reporter Email: azeiser@registerpublications.com Phone: 513.367.4582 Email: mmotz@communitypress.com Twitter: @PressPrepsMark Phone: 513.248.7570 Mary Ison is the Business Manager. Email: mison@registerpublications.com Phone: 513.367.4582 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 53 Newspapers News Desk Editorial Desk Email: newsroom@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 Email: editor@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.537.0063 Dearborn County Register & Journal Press Erika Schmidt Russell is a News Editor at The Journal Press and The Dearborn County Register. She covers County News. She began her career with Register. She harbored delusions of becoming a High School Science Teacher while attending Colerain High School. She graduated from Miami University. Email: erussell@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.537.0063 Denise Freitag Burdette is an Assistant News Editor at The Journal Press and The Dearborn County Register. She is also a Web Editor at The Dearborn County Register Online and The Journal Press Online. She has worked at The Journal-Press and The Dearborn County Register for 11 years. Her journalism career began while a student at Mother of Mercy High School, Westwood, serving as Sports Editor for the school newspaper and as a Contributor to a regional high school newspaper based in Cincinnati. Over the years, she has won numerous Hoosier State Press Association awards for writing, photography, graphic design, headline writing and community service. Along with her duties as Assistant News Editor, she runs the Web site, blog site, the Aurora Firecracker Festival Prince and Princess Contest and Register Publications’ Newspaper in Education program. She is a graduate of Miami University. Email: newsroom@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.537.0063 Jim Buchberger is a Sports Editor at The Dearborn County Register and The Journal Press. Previously, he served as an Intern at Register. He has won 50 HSPA awards. He attended St. Lawrence School and Lawrenceburg High School. He holds a BA degree in Communications and Journalism from Purdue University. Email: sports@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.537.0063 Chandra L. Mattingly is a Reporter at The Journal Press and The Dearborn County Register. She has written several million words in the quarter-century-plus and has been employed at Register Publications. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism and English from Indiana University Bloomington. She also attended Purdue University. Email: cmattingly@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.438.2011 Community News Desk Email: community@registerpublications.com Phone: 812.537.0063 Hilltop Press Jennie Key is a Community Editor at Northwest Press and Reporter at Hilltop Press. Jennie holds a Bachelor of Education degree in English from the University of Cincinnati. Email: jkey@communitypress.com Phone: 513.853.6272 S. Nick Dudukovich is a Sports Reporter at Eastern Hills Journal, Hilltop Press, Northeast Suburban Life, Northwest Press, Tri-County Press, Forest Hills Journal, Western Hills Press and Indian Hill Journal. Previously, he served as a Sports Reporter at Cincinnati Enquirer and Yellow Springs News and a PJ Boatwright Intern at Miami Valley Golf Associations. He was nominated for an Award for excellence in writing from Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC). He holds a BA degree in History and an MA degree in Journalism and Mass Communication from Kent State University, where he was on Deans List. Email: northwestpress@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7570 Twitter: @DukeofNick Melanie Laughman is a Sports Editor at Campbell County Recorder, Forest Hills Journal, The Boone Community Recorder, Alexandria Recorder, Eastern Hills Journal, Western Hills Press, Delhi Press, Fort Thomas Recorder, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal North Clermont, The Boone County Recorder, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Campbell Community Recorder, Price Hill Press, Community Journal Clermont, Northwest Press, Loveland Herald, Kenton Community Recorder and Hilltop Press. She graduated from Ohio University. Email: mlaughman@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7573 Twitter: @mlaughman Thomas Skeen is a Sports Reporter at Milford Miami Advertiser, Northeast Suburban Life, The Boone Community Recorder, Northwest Press, Community Journal North Clermont, Eastern Hills Journal, Tri-County Press, Delhi Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Western Hills Press, Price Hill Press, Forest Hills Journal and Hilltop Press. Thomas covers the following Beats: Sports News. Thomas’s preferred communication is Email. Email: tskeen@communitypress.com Phone: 513.576.8250 Twitter: @pressprepstom 54 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Newspapers Western Hills Press Kurt Backscheider is a Reporter at Western Press and Price Hill Press. Phone: 513.853.6260 Email: kbackscheider@communitypress.com Dick Maloney is an Editor at Loveland Herald, Delhi Press, TriCounty Press, Northeast Suburban Life and Western Hills Press. Dick covers the following Beats: Community News. Dick’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rmaloney@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7134 Twitter: @rmaloneyeditor The Bracken County News News Desk Email: bcnews@ekns.net Phone: 606.735.2198 Art Hunter is an Editor at The Clermont Sun. Art covers the following Beats: Local News. Art’s preferred communication is Email. Email: ahunter@clermontsun.com Phone: 513.732.2511 General Desk Email: clermontsun@fuse.net Phone: 513.732.2511 Dayton Daily News Amelia Robinson is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News, JournalNews and Middletown Journal. She serves as the President of the Greater Dayton Association of Black Journalists and does numerous other incredibly important community enriching things. She writes the wildly popular Smart Mouth column featured in Wednesday’s Dayton Daily News, edits the newspaper’s Seen and Overheard column and reports on fashion and other thought-provoking lifestyle topics. She graduated from Ohio University Email: arobinson@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2384 Twitter: @ddnsmartmouth The Liberty Herald General Desk Jacqui Boyle is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News. Jacqui covers the following Beats: Healthcare. Jacqui’s preferred communication is Email. Email: info@whitewaterpub.com Phone: 765.458.5114 Email: Jacqueline.Boyle@coxinc.com Phone: 937.225.2122 The Clermont Sun Jana Collier is the Editor-in-chief of Springfield News-Sun, Dayton Daily News, JournalNews, Middletown Journal. She is the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of Cox Media Group Ohio, including the first editor-in-chief of the Dayton Daily News in its 113-year history. She most recently served as Managing Editor of the Dayton Daily News. She joined the newspaper in 2001 as Features Editor, and began working for Cox in 1988 at its Waco, Texas, newspaper. She has served as a Reporter at The Brazosport Facts. Tony Adams is General Manger. Email: tadams@clermontsun.com Phone: 513.732.2511 Kristin Rover is a Staff Reporter. Email: krover@clermontsun.com Phone: 513.732.2511 Chris Chaney is a Sports Reporter at The Clermont Sun. Previously, he served as a Big East Blogger at Hoopville Media, LLC, AFC North Blogger at Armchair Report LLC, Game Day Intern at Cincinnati Steam Baseball and a Sports Producer Intern at WKRC Cincinnati Local 12. He served for Preps Sports Desk at Cincinnati Enquirer. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Journalism from Ohio University. Email: Jana.mypromise@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2244 Sharahn D. Boykin is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News and Middletown Journal. Previously, Sharahn served as a Cops/Courts Reporter at The (Salisbury) Daily Times. Sharahn attended the University of Maryland College Park. Email: sharahn.boykin@coxinc.com Phone: 937.225.2208 Twitter: @sharahn_boykin Email: cchaney@clermontsun.com Phone: 513) 732-2511 Twitter: @Wrong_Fairway theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 55 Newspapers The Falmouth Outlook Roger McKinney is a Reporter at The Falmouth Outlook. Roger covers the following Beats: County News. Roger’s preferred communication is Email. Email: news@falmouthoutlook.com Phone: 859.654.3332 Email: galnews@zoomtown.com Phone: 859.567.5051 News Desk Debbie Dennie is an Editor / Publisher at The Falmouth Outlook. Debbie covers the following Beats: County News. Debbie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: news@falmouthoutlook.com Phone: 859.654.3332 Email: galnews@zoomtown.com Phone: 859.567.5051 Grant County News News Desk Email: news@falmouthoutlook.com Phone: 859.654.3332 Sam McClanahan is a Reporter at The Falmouth Outlook. Sam covers the following Beats: Sports News. Sam’s preferred communication is Email. Email: news@falmouthoutlook.com Phone: 859.654.3332 Jamie Baker-Nantz is an Editor at Grant County Express. She has been employed at the Grant County News since 1989. She is responsible for all editorial content of the newspaper as well as numerous special sections and projects, and oversees a staff of three full-time writers and several contributing writers and photographers. Jamie serves as a Co-Chairman of the Grant County Relay For Life and is a member of the Grant County Friends of the Shelter and Grant County Community Education Advisory Board. She is also active with the Grant County 4-H program. She attended Walton-Verona High School and holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in journalism from Eastern Kentucky University. Email: jbakernantz@grantky.com Phone: 859.824.3343 Gallatin County News Edie Bain is a News Reporter at Gallatin County News. Edie covers the following Beats: County News, Local News. Edie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: galnews@zoomtown.com Phone: 859.567.5051 Mark Gray is a Sports Reporter at Gallatin County News. Mark covers the following Beats: Sports News. Mark’s preferred communication is Email. Email: galnews@zoomtown.com Phone: 859.567.5051 Denny Kelley-Warnick is a Publisher at Gallatin County News. Denny covers the following Beats: County News, Local News. Denny’s preferred communication is Email. Email: galnews@zoomtown.com Phone: 859.567.5051 56 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | Kelley Warnick is an Editor at Gallatin County News. Kelley covers the following Beats: County News, Local News. Kelley’s preferred communication is Email. theeisenagency.com Matt Birkholtz is a Sports Writer at Grant County Express. He has been with the Grant County News since July 2010. His primary coverage is for Grant County and Williamstown High Schools, as well as community sports. While at NKU, he served as an Editor of the Northerner, the NKU’s student newspaper before coming to the Grant County News. He also takes photos and writes feature stories. Matt received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Northern Kentucky University majoring in Journalism with a concentration in Sports Business. Email: mbirkholtz@grantky.com Phone: 859.824.3343 Twitter: @birky9785 Linda Lawrence is an Editorial Assistant at Grant County News. She covers middle school, high school, and town and city government. She holds a B.A. (Summa Cum Laude) degree in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University. Email: gcneditorial@grantky.com Phone: 859.824.3343 Newspapers Bryan Marshall is a Staff Writer at Grant County Express. He has been there since October 2008. His responsibilities include writing a mix of feature and hard news stories. Bryan covers Town and City Government, Courts and Educational News including Dry Ridge City Council, school board and fiscal court. He holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Journalism and English from the University of Kentucky. Email: bmarshall@grantky.com Phone: 859.824.3343 Ken Stone is a Publisher at Grant County Express. He has been the Publisher of the Grant County News and Express since 1988. Prior to that, he was the Advertising Manager for the Cynthiana Democrat and Harrison Shopper for 10 years. Ken is active in Kiwanis and has been the district’s Lieutenant Governor for two terms. He also coordinates the Golden Art Project, which works with care facility and special needs artists. He is also a member of the Church of the Advent Episcopal Church. Email: kstone@grantky.com Phone: 859.824.3343 Greene County Dailies Merrille Embs is is a Managing Editor at Fairborn Daily Herald, Xenia Daily Gazette, Vandalia Drummer News and Beavercreek News-Current. Merrilee covers the following Beats: Community News. Merrilee’s preferred communication is Email. Email: editor@xeniagazette.com Phone: 937.372.4444 ext126 Wayne Baker is a Sports Editor at Beavercreek News-Current, Xenia Daily Gazette, Fairborn Daily Herald and Sugarcreek-Bellbrook Times. Previously, Wayne served as a Managing Editor at Xenia Gazette. Wayne holds a BA degree in Communications from Central State University. Email: wbaker@xeniagazette.com Phone: 937.372.4444 ext137 Indian Hill Journal Eric Spangler is an Editor at Bethel Journal, Eastern Hills Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal - Clermont and Community Journal North Clermont. He covers community news. Previously, he served as a Reporter at The Community Press and a Copy Editor at Cincinnati Post. He attended The Ohio State University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University. Email espangler@communitypress.com Phone: 513.576.8251 Twitter: @angler1995 Jeanne Houck is a Reporter / Staff Writer at Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Northeast Suburban Life and Eastern Hills Journal. Jeanne covers the following Beats: Community News. Jeanne’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jhouck@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7129 Melanie Laughman is a Sports Editor at Campbell County Recorder, Forest Hills Journal, The Boone Community Recorder, Alexandria Recorder, Eastern Hills Journal, Western Hills Press, Delhi Press, Fort Thomas Recorder, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal North Clermont, The Boone County Recorder, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Campbell Community Recorder, Price Hill Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Northwest Press, Loveland Herald, Kenton Community Recorder and Hilltop Press. She graduated from Ohio University. Email: mlaughman@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7573 Twitter: @mlaughman Forrest Sellers is a Reporter at Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal - Clermont, Milford Miami Advertiser and Eastern Hills Journal. Forrest covers the following Beats: Community News. Forrest’s preferred communication is Email. Email: fsellers@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7680 Twitter: @fsellerspress Scott Springer is a Sports Reporter at Loveland Herald, Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Tri-County Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal and Eastern Hills Journal. Scott covers the following Beats: High School Sports, Sports News. Scott’s preferred communication is Email. Email: sspringer@communitypress.com Phone: 513.576.8255 Twitter: @cpscottspringer Loveland Herald Leah Fightmaster is a Reporter at Loveland Herald and Northeast Suburban Life. Previously, she served as a Web Editor, Copy Editor and Campus Writer at The Post; Fashion Writer and Copy Editor at Thread Magazine; News Intern at WCPO-TV; and an Editorial Intern at Cincy Magazine. She attended Mother of Mercy High School. She holds a BSJ degree in History from Ohio University, where she was a member of Sigma Kappa Sorority, Rho Lambda and Order of Omega. Email: lfightmaster@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7577 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 57 Newspapers General Desk Email: loveland@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.8600 Melanie Laughman is a Sports Editor at Campbell County Recorder, Forest Hills Journal, The Boone Community Recorder, Alexandria Recorder, Eastern Hills Journal, Western Hills Press, Delhi Press, Fort Thomas Recorder, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal North Clermont, The Boone County Recorder, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Campbell Community Recorder, Price Hill Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Northwest Press, Loveland Herald, Kenton Community Recorder and Hilltop Press. She graduated from Ohio University. Email: mlaughman@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7573 Twitter: @mlaughman Jason Hoffman is a Reporter at Loveland Herald, Northeast Suburban Life and Milford Miami Advertiser. Jason covers the following Beats: Community News. Jason’s preferred communication is Email. Email: jhoffman@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7574 Twitter: @jhoffman_cp Scott Springer is a Sports Reporter at Loveland Herald, Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Tri-County Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal and Eastern Hills Journal. Scott covers the following Beats: High School Sports, Sports News. Scott’s preferred communication is Email. Email: sspringer@communitypress.com Phone: 513.576.8255 Twitter: @cpscottspringer Dick Maloney is an Editor at Loveland Herald, Delhi Press, Tri-County Press, Northeast Suburban Life and Western Hills Press. Dick covers the following Beats: Community News. Dick’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rmaloney@communitypress.com Phone: 513.248.7134 Twitter: @rmaloneyeditor The Miami Student Jake Brennan is a Managing Editor at The Miami Student. Jake covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities, Community News. Jake’s preferred communication is Email. Email: design@miamistudent.net Phone: 513.529.2256 58 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Katie M. Taylor is an Editor-in-chief at The Miami Student. Katie covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities, Student Living. Katie’s preferred communication is Email. Email: eic@miamistudent.net Phone: 513.529.2257 Nicole Theodore is an Editorial Editor at The Miami Student. Nicole covers the following Beats: Colleges and Universities, Community News. Nicole’s preferred communication is Email. Email: editorial@miamistudent.net Phone: 513.529.2257 Jane Blazer is a Community Editor at The Miami Student. Jane covers the following Beats: Community News. Jane’s preferred communication is Email. Email: community@miamistudent.net Phone: 513.529.2257 Milford Advertiser Eric Spangler is an Editor at Bethel Journal, Eastern Hills Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Forest Hills Journal, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal - Clermont and Community Journal North Clermont. He covers community news. Previously, he served as a Reporter at The Community Press and a Copy Editor at Cincinnati Post. He attended The Ohio State University. He holds a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Journalism from Northern Kentucky University. Email: espangler@communitypress.com Phone: 513.576.8251 Twitter: @angler1995 Melanie Laughman is a Sports Editor at Campbell County Recorder, Forest Hills Journal, The Boone Community Recorder, Alexandria Recorder, Eastern Hills Journal, Western Hills Press, Delhi Press, Fort Thomas Recorder, Indian Hill Journal, Community Journal North Clermont, The Boone County Recorder, Northeast Suburban Life, Bethel Journal, Milford Miami Advertiser, Campbell Community Recorder, Price Hill Press, Community Journal - Clermont, Northwest Press, Loveland Herald, Kenton Community Recorder and Hilltop Press. She graduated from Ohio University. HYPERLINK “mailto:mlaughman@communitypress.com” \o “Email Melanie Laughman” mlaughman@communitypress.com (513) 248-7573 Twitter: HYPERLINK “http://www.twitter.com/@mlaughman” \o “View Melanie Laughman’s twitter page.” \t “_blank” @ mlaughman Newspapers Osgood Journal and The Versailles Republican Record Herald Linda Chander is the Publisher at Osgood Journal and the Versailles Republican. Ryan Carter is a Managing Editor at Record Herald. Ryan covers the following Beats: Local News. Ryan’s preferred communication is Email. Email: lchandler@ripleynews.com Phone: 812.689.6364 Email: rcarter@recordherald.com Phone: 740.335.3611 Mary Mattingly is an Editor at The Versailles Republican and Osgood Journal. Previously, she was a Reporter at Today in Batesville and Oldenburg newsletter. She has won First Place from Indiana Broadcasting Association for Best News Documentary/ Mini Series and small radio market in 2006, 2007 and 2011 and a second place for best feature (2006) and best continuing coverage (2007). She has won many awards from Kentucky Press Association and from Indiana Press Association. She is a President, Vice President, Publicity, Newsletter and Volunteer Coordinator at Rural Alliance for the Arts; Media Representative at Local Emergency Planning Committee and a Board Member and Secretary at Drug Free Coalition for Batesville. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Eastern Kentucky University, where she was a Feature Writer and Organizations Editor at The Progress. Gary Brock is an Editor / Publisher / Editor-in-chief at Acres Midwest of Western Ohio, ACRES Midwest of Southwest Ohio, Acres Midwest of North Central Ohio, The People’s Defender, Acres Midwest of Northwestern Ohio and Record Herald. Gary covers the following Beats: County News, Local News. Gary’s preferred communication is Email. Email: gbrock@recordherald.com Phone: 740.335.3611 Advertising Manager. Email: admanager@recordherald.com Phone: 740.335.3611 Email: mmattingly@ripleynews.com Phone: 812.689.6364 Today’s Pulse The Oxford Press Jennifer Collins is the editor at Today’s Pulse. Phone: 513.829.7900 Rich Gillette is an Editor at The Oxford Press. Rich covers the following Beats: Local News. Rich’s preferred communication is Email. Email: rich.gillette@coxinc.com Phone: 513.755.5111 Pete Conrad is an Editor at The Oxford Press. Pete covers the following Beats: Local News. Pete’s preferred communication is Email. Email: Pete.Conrad@coxinc.com Phone: 513.523.4139 ext.9 Josh Sweigart is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News, The Oxford Press, JournalNews, Middletown Journal and Springfield News-Sun. He reports about Butler County, politics, county government, countywide issues and Butler County people for Cox Ohio Publishing. He graduated from Wright State University. Email: jsweigart@coxohio.com Phone: 937.225.2251 Twitter: @JoshSweigart Michael D. Pitman is a reporter that covers government news, including police and fire, for Middletown, Monroe and Madison Twp. He also enjoys telling features about people, and the interesting lives they have led. He was born and raised in the Greater Cincinnati area. Pitman graduated from Wyoming High School and earned my B.A. from the College of Mount St. Joseph. He also has a Masters in Sport Administration from Xavier. He has a twin brother, an older brother and older sister. He lives on the west side of Cincinnati with his wife, Christy, and daughter, Emma. Phone: 513.820.2175 Twitter: @mdpitman Denise G. Callahan is a reporter that has been with Cox Ohio Publishing since December 2006, covering city, township and county governments, politics, courts and communities. She lives in Loveland with her husband and three sons and volunteers at St. Columban Parish. Phone: 513.696.4525 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 59 Wilmington News Journal The Northerner Gary Huffenberger is a reporter at Wilmington News Journal. Pam Stricker is the publisher. Maggie Pund is Co-News Editor and a senior journalism major and electronic media and broadcasting minor. Previously a zoology major and aquatic ecology lab assistant, Maggie has a strong interest in scientific writing and reporting and has developed a science reporting beat during the last semester as a staff writer for The Northerner. She is the incoming event coordinator for the Society of Professional Journalists. Email: pstricker@civitasmedia.com Phone: 937.382.2574 Email: pundm1@nku.edu Phone: 859.572.6677 Email: ghuffenberger@civitasmedia.com Phone: 937.382.2574 Lora Abernathy is the Editor. Email: labernathy@civitasmedia.com Phone: 937.382.2574 ext. 215 Vevay Reveille-Enterprise Patrick Lanman is an Editor at Vevay Reveille-Enterprise. Patrick covers the following Beats: Local News. Patrick’s preferred communication is Email. Email: planman@vevaynewspapers.com Phone: 812.427.2311 Springfield News-Sun Josh Sweigart is a Reporter at Dayton Daily News, The Oxford Press, JournalNews, Middletown Journal and Springfield News-Sun. He reports about Butler County, politics, county government, countywide issues and Butler County people for Cox Ohio Publishing. He graduated from Wright State University. Email: jsweigart@coxohio.com Phone: 937.225.2251 Twitter: @JoshSweigart Jana Collier is the Editor-in-chief of Springfield News-Sun, Dayton Daily News, JournalNews, Middletown Journal. She is the first woman to serve as editor-in-chief of Cox Media Group Ohio, including the first editor-in-chief of the Dayton Daily News in its 113-year history. She most recently served as Managing Editor of the Dayton Daily News. She joined the newspaper in 2001 as Features Editor, and began working for Cox in 1988 at its Waco, Texas, newspaper. She has served as a Reporter at The Brazosport Facts. Email: Jana.mypromise@daytondailynews.com Phone: 937.225.2244 60 The Eisen Agency | January 2014 | theeisenagency.com Kevin Schultz is Editor-in-Chief and a senior with a double major in journalism and English. Kevin, who has covered NKU administration and student government, has a passion for storytelling. He is the incoming communications director for NKU’s Society of Professional Journalists chapter and is a member of Sigma Tau Delta English Honors Society, Lambda Pi Eta National Communication Association’s Honor Society and the university Honors Program. He interned at the Scripps Howard Center for Civic Engagement during the summer of 2013. Email: schultzk2@nku.edu Phone: 859.572.6128 theeisenagency.com | January 2014 | The Eisen Agency 61