Gelb Ready For His ‘Third Act’
• We want to take this opportunity to send our best wishes to our friend and former R&R colleague Jeff Gelb, longtime Mediabase Director, Label Sales & Marketing who announced his impending retirement, effective Dec. 31, putting the wrap on a successful 50-year music industry career.
Gelb got his first industry break as Music Director of WKSU, the campus radio station at Kent State University. He started his professional radio career in 1971 on the air at WNCR and WMMS/Cleveland before moving to San Diego to work at KPRI and KGB. In 1978 Gelb joined the late, great Radio & Records (R&R) as AOR Editor. He also wrote, produced and voiced radio programs for Westwood One and The Source. In 1983 he transitioned into Sales and Information Services for R&R, and he joined Mediabase in 2002.
Gelb said, “I entered this industry because of a lifelong love of music. Along the way, I’ve been blessed with innumerable opportunities to work with Industry greats. Capping my career at Mediabase is an honor. I work with a family of people who genuinely care about this industry and music. Our clients are also our friends. I’m indebted to them all. In particular I want to thank Alissa Pollack, Philippe Generali, and Nancy Deitemeyerfor their belief in me and support of my efforts on behalf of Mediabase. With them at the helm, I’m certain that Mediabase will continue to excel at bringing the music industry the most up-to-date and vital information about the music we all love.”
Mediabase Pres./CEO Philippe Generali commented, “It was a pleasure to have Gelb’s expertise over nearly the past two decades. His dedication to his role and the company has been made clearly evident and will undoubtedly leave an impact for years to come.” iHeartMedia EVP, Global Music Marketing, Alissa Pollackremarked, “Jeff has been an integral part of the Mediabase family for the last 19 years. During our time working together, he epitomized the definition of dedication and loyalty. His hard work, integrity, commitment and passion to both his clients and to Mediabase is greatly appreciated and his contributions to our business will never be forgotten. Jeff will always be a friend and a member of the Mediabase family and I wish him nothing but happiness as he embarks on this new chapter in his life.”
Gelb and his wife, Terry Gladstone have one son, Rabbi Levi Gelb. Looking ahead, he said, “Now I’m very excited to start my ‘Third Act,’ which I hope will be just as long and entertaining as my music industry career has been!” Your best wishes can be shared with Jeff at jeffgelb100@gmail.com.
