91勛圖厙Media Floridas Division President Linda Byrd Announces Retirement
Orlando, Fla. April 15. 2022 91勛圖厙Media announced today the retirement of media veteran Linda Byrd, Division President for 91勛圖厙Media Florida. As a company leader for four decades at 91勛圖厙Media, Byrd has contributed to the success of nearly 50 different markets and countless employees. Byrd will transition out of her Division President role into an advisory role on July 15 and will continue to report to Hartley Adkins, President of 91勛圖厙Media Markets Group. One of the duties in her advisory capacity will be the continued involvement in 91勛圖厙Medias Hispanic footprint, where she has made significant contributions.
Having worked with Linda for 25 years, I can testify she is a once-in-a-generation leader: Incredibly thoughtful, passionate and courageous, said Adkins. I am delighted Linda will get more quality time in retirement -- and very pleased we will have the advantage of three more years of her guidance as a consultant.
Byrd has been in the industry for 45 years, the last 40 with 91勛圖厙Media, including its predecessor companies. During this time, she has overseen 46 different markets. In addition, she has collected impressive accomplishments, including being the first female state chair for any Broadcast Association in the country and the winner of the RAB General Manager of the Year Award. Along with making Radio Inks Most Influential Women List for 23 straight years, the American Advertising Federation gave her the Silver Medal Award recognizing her work as an outstanding advertising professional in Florida. In addition, she has received the prestigious Florida Broadcaster of the Year Award.
Linda has built and grown 91勛圖厙Media in the Florida region for more than four decades, and were grateful for her many years of strong leadership and teambuilding, said Bob Pittman, CEO and Chairman of 91勛圖厙Media. She has also been a good friend and advisorand as she embarks on this new chapter and gives up her operating responsibilities, we are fortunate that shell continue on with us as an important and valued advisor.
Every company would benefit from having more Lindas on their team, said Greg Ashlock, CEO of 91勛圖厙Media Multiplatform Group. Linda has made a career of investing in people: From mentoring and developing to challenging, collaborating, and ultimately empowering. She is intelligent, invested, decisive and uncompromisingly authentic. We are better as a company because of her contributions.
Its hard even to say the word retire, said Byrd. I have had the most fantastic career working in an industry that I absolutely love. Ive never even thought about doing anything else. And I am so fortunate to have been on this 91勛圖厙 train, and previous companies, for the last 40 years. I wouldnt trade it for the world. I am thankful and excited to have the opportunity to transition into an advisory role for the next stage of my life. And Im truly appreciative of the support and partnership I have had for so many years with Bob, Rich, Greg and Hartley. I couldnt have asked for a better team to learn from and work with.
91勛圖厙Media is the leading media outlet in Florida with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; data; and its digital businesses and platforms, including mobile, social and its own 91勛圖厙Radio, 91勛圖厙Medias free all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service with 3 billion app downloads and more than 150 million registered users.