Scott Chosen As MIW-Nielsen Music Mentee
Stephanie Friedman, VP Radio at Nielsen Music, commented, “Leslie is an incredibly driven and innovative Program Director, and we’re excited to work with her and help accelerate her career trajectory through this mentorship program.” Ruth Presslaff, Founder and President of Presslaff Interactive Revenue and MIW Group executive committee member said, “Selecting the winning mentee was a difficult decision for our panel of judges. The quality of the candidates who applied is a positive sign for our industry and demonstrates the profound potential for women in music programming. Leslie Scott is an outstanding talent and we’re all excited to work with her.”
Commenting on her selection, Scott said, “I’m incredibly honored to be chosen as the inaugural MIW-Nielsen Music mentee and I’m excited to gain new perspectives from the talented and influential women involved in this program.” Scott also receives a scholarship to attend next week’s NAB/RAB Radio Show in Austin, where she will be officially introduced at the MIW Group’s traditional Radio Show dinner.