NRG Media has appointed Allyson Hillman as Market Manager for their four stations in Cedar Rapids/Waterloo IA.
Hillman, who will start on July 6, joins NRG Media from Beasley Fort Myers where she has spent the past three years as Director of Sales. She has spent the majority of her career in the Detroit market with 19 years in sales at Clear Channel rising to General Sales Manager, and two and a half at Cumulus as Senior Account Executive. She also served as Director of Business Development & Sales for Alpha Media Savannah GA.
NRG Media announced today Allyson Hillman will join their Cedar Rapids/Waterloo four-station group, KOKZ, KFMW, KXEL and KPTY, as Market Manager starting on Monday, July 6.
“We are thrilled to have Allyson join NRG. She brings extensive experience in management and sales to the Market. She understands the importance of NRG’s mission to provide great local radio,” stated NRG Media President/CEO Mary Quass. “We are confident with Allyson’s belief that success comes from a positive culture and strength development that she will continue to develop innovative strategies for the market while providing great local radio.”
Allyson joins NRG Media with over 34 years in the radio broadcast industry. “The opportunity to return to my Midwest roots to work for a company so well respected in our industry is a dream come true. I look forward leading the great teams in Cedar Rapids and Waterloo; working together to do great things in the market.”
“We are excited to welcome Allyson to the NRG family – she is a great addition to the team. Allyson brings a great competitive spirit that will help lead the market to new heights and we look forward to great successes,” stated NRG Media CFO Jim Smith.
A graduate of the 2019 NAB Leadership Foundation’s Broadcast Leadership Training program, Allyson is headed to Cedar Rapids from Beasley Media Group in Ft. Myers where she held the position as DOS for the past 3 years. Allyson previously served in radio sales and sales management in Detroit, Columbus and Savannah-Hilton Head.
