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WCNY Names Rich Ezzo Vice President of Sales and Marketing
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October 15, 2024
WCNY, Central New York’s public communications organization, is pleased to announce the appointment of Rich Ezzo as Vice President of Sales and Marketing. With 30 years of experience in business development and marketing, Rich has a proven track record of driving growth in the organizations he has served.
In this new role, Rich will focus on deepening WCNY’s regional presence and expanding the station’s national footprint, leveraging his experience and relationships to build new partnerships while remaining deeply committed to strengthening the station’s community impact.
Originally from Syracuse, Rich was Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Catalyst, a WPP company, in Boston. During his time at WPP, Rich was a member of the Global Digital Advisory Board, contributing to the development of digital strategies across the network. Upon returning to Syracuse, he served as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Terakeet during a period of significant growth in which the company fueled both local and national hiring and made a meaningful impact on the local economy.
In addition to his corporate leadership roles, Rich founded Rich Connections, a business that connects best-in-class companies with strategic partners through his professional network.
“Rich’s expertise in relationship-building and business development will be invaluable as he steps into his new position at WCNY,” said Mitch Gelman, WCNY’s President and CEO. “His experience and vision will help WCNY enhance its influence in public communications, ensuring its continued relevance both locally and nationally.
For media inquiries or further information for a featured article, please reach out to Lauren Easton at lauren.easton@wcny.org or call 585-797-4314.
About WCNY
WCNY was founded in 1965 as The Educational Television Council of Central New York. Today, it is a public communications organization that produces content across multiple platforms, including television and radio, dynamic web and targeted email content, the WCNY CONNECT magazine, and social media. Through its media platforms, in-person and virtual events, WCNY brings local coverage and educational services to Central New Yorkers. WCNY operates four digital, pledge-free broadcast channels and three radio stations. Classic FM is one of the few radio stations in the world dedicated to locally programmed classical music, and Pulso Central is Central New York’s first Spanish-language radio station.
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