Joni Reed is Traffic Director for Black Diamond Broadcasting’s WMKC-FM, WGFM-FM, WQEZ-FM and WCBY-AM. Joni works with Traffic and Billing Director Lynne Peck and both are based at the company’s Cheboygan, Michigan location. Joni has been in traffic for 10 years. Joni: I started at the radio station 11 years ago, and sent out the billing before… read more
Dareese Graham is Traffic Director for iHeart Media’s WJLB-FM and WMXD-FM in Detroit. Dareese has been in traffic for nearly 13 years. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Dareese: My favorite comfort food is “anything” potatoes. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and why? Dareese: I would be “Wonder Woman” because I wear a lot… read more
Wendy Sobeck is the Traffic & Billing Manager for Midwestern Broadcasting in Traverse City, including stations WTCM-AM/FM, WBCM-FM, WJZQ-FM, WCCW-AM/FM, WATZ-FM, WRGZ-FM and WZTK-FM. Wendy has been in traffic for 23+ years, all but three years with her present company. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Wendy: Broccoli Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and… read more
Robin Gover is the Traffic Director for WLUN-FM in Midland (ESPN100.9). Robin has been in traffic for 6 years, but was in television for 26 years prior. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Robin: McDonald’s Double Cheeseburger meal. When the fries are fresh, it’s the best. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and why?… read more
Sara Siegmann is the NCSA Data Entry/Membership Assistant at the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB). Q1: How long have you been in traffic? Sara: Just over six months. Q2: What is your favorite comfort food? Sara: Homemade Chicken Parmesan. Q3: Which Superhero would you be, and why? Sara: Batman, because he’s a billionaire and… read more
Tina Hill is Traffic Director for Ion Media’s WZPX-TV, Battle Creek-Grand Rapids. Tina has been in traffic for 8 years. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Tina: Nacho’s. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and why? Tina: Wonder Woman – to protect the public and be exceptionally skillful and successful. Q3: When I’m… read more
Crysta Manthei joined the Michigan Association of Broadcasters (MAB) this month as NCSA/Traffic Assistant. Among her duties is handling NCSA/PEP (Public Education Program) traffic. Q1: How long have you been in traffic? Crysta: I am brand new to traffic and started in the field on Monday, November 7. I have a lot to learn and… read more
Today (11/2) is National Traffic Director’s Day! Whether your station’s traffic is handled by one individual, or several key professionals, Traffic Director’s Day is a day set aside to recognize and say “Thank You” to the behind the scenes staff that are often times some of the most overworked and undervalued components on any radio… read more
Nominate a Traffic Director you know! Email Denise Weston at [email protected] Sarah Rousseau is Traffic Director at Houghton Community Broadcasting in Houghton, including stations WOLV-FM, WHKB-FM and WCCY-AM. Sarah has been in traffic for over 5 years. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Sarah: Grilled cheese and tomato soup.. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and why? Sarah: … read more
Nominate a Traffic Director you know! Email Jamie White at [email protected] Melissa Bosovich is Traffic Director at the Townsquare Media stations in Grand Rapids, including WGRD-FM, WLHT-FM, WFGR-FM, WTRV-FM and WNWZ-AM. Melissa has been in traffic for 23 years. Q1: What is your favorite comfort food? Melissa: Brownies. Q2: Which Superhero would you be, and why? Melissa: Storm,… read more