SummitMedia Ups Ragland To VP/Events, Promo
• SummitMedia LLC has named Justin Ragland as the company’s new Vice President of Events and Promotions, a role that elevates him to a corporate leadership position overseeing 46 stations in nine markets.
For more than two decades, Ragland has managed the promotions department for the company’s Birmingham, AL cluster, where his award-winning efforts generated new revenue streams and significant increases in ratings over the years. In his new corporate role, Ragland will lead promotions teams in the company’s clusters throughout the nation in designing, directing and implement all marketing, branding and promotional materials.
“We are very pleased to have Justin leading our events and promotions efforts,” said SummitMedia Chairman & CEO Carl Parmer. “He has done an outstanding job for us in Birmingham, and we are excited for him to bring his unique skillset to the entire company.” EVP Randy Chase noted, “Justin is a consumer and client-focused professional with a detailed and strategic outlook that is unmatched in the industry. In this new corporate role, he will elevate every other market in this way and grow our national brand.”
Ragland, who will remain based in Birmingham, added, “My goal is to be an instrumental team member in every SummitMedia market to help grow each brand in both ratings and revenue. Joining the leadership team for this company is a privilege and one that I’m excited about.” Ragland can be congratulated at justin.ragland@summitmediacorp.com.
