Category: DMS Cover Story

DMS Cover Story: Monte Lipman, Founder & CEO, Republic Records

Monte Lipman’s music career has been on the fast track since his entry into the business in the late 80’s. After executive stints at SBK, EMI, and Atlantic Records, in 1995 Monte, and his equally successful brother Avery, co-founded Republic Records and developed the UMG label into one of the most accomplished and prestigious music entertainment complexes in the industry today.

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DMS Cover Story: Mike McVay, President, McVay Media

Mike McVay is in a rare class of radio/multi-media executives. His extensive experience pretty much runs the gamut of both hands-on and leadership roles, and he’s been involved in the business since the early eighties. His career span of several decades and the cumulative experience gained from the various incarnations of the industry over time have served him well now that he’s returned to the entrepreneurial world of consulting.

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DMS Plus: December 11, 2020

At one point we thought this wearisome year would never end, and then we blinked and now it’s practically over…very much to our delight. DMS is taking the optimistic route heading into 2021 and our YEAR-END Cover Story invites all of us to forecast “Visions of Better Days!” Our illustrious panel of experts includes: Jon Coleman, Jon Zellner, Dom Theodore, Mike McVay, Lee Abrams, Buzz Knight, and Rick Cummings. Randi West is in the Careers In Photos spotlight. We’re searching for your “positives” derived from 2020, and Programming To Win features Robby Bridges’ look back at the year’s significant changes with an eye on radio’s next big step.

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DMS Cover Story: Jimmy Steal, VP of Brand & Content, 101.9 THE MIX & 100.3 SHE, Chicago, Hubbard Radio

Jimmy Steal’s version of contemporary music radio combines a few key compelling elements, and the complexities are derived from the customized formula he uses to create captivating overall content. The man is a deep thinker, and he doesn’t make a move or render a decision without going through a comprehensive thought process. His staff always come first and his core philosophy focuses on maximizing their potential, value and execution.

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Virtual Events

Shedding some light on a shady year, we present our panel of experts to tackle the very tangible reality that most of our business events have been transacted in a Virtual ecosphere. Jonathan Shuford, Brian Mack, Justin Chase, Rich Davis and Dom Theodore exhibit just how resourceful programmers can be when backs are against the proverbial wall…but events must go on!

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