Shark On The Loose
• Radio and digital veteran Michael “Shark” Sharkey is now a talented free agent as his position as Product Manager for Futuri Media’s #engage and Futuri Mobile is eliminated due to restructuring.
Sharkey is probably best known for his 14 years at Cox Media Group Tampa Bay as Rock Format Leader and PD/Brand Manager for WSUN (97X) and WHPT (102.5 The Bone). He has also co-founded and advised for multiple tech startups designed to drive audio consumption and audience engagement.
In a lengthy Facebook post chronicling his situation, Sharkey outlined his future plans, saying, “I would love the opportunity to join an organization where I can lead and inspire people. In all the ways corporate teams have evaluated my strengths over the years, it always comes back that I am a visionary thinker that excels in leading people to great things. I also bring a unique perspective about radio, if that is where I should end up. I have 20 years experience of programming radio stations, but the last few years immersed in podcasting and running digital start-ups. I like to think this could be a powerful combination for the right radio group looking to innovate.”
As Shark told RAMP, “After spending the past five years outside of radio trying to make a difference to help radio innovate, I believe it’s time to join a company again and innovate from within. I feel like radio is in a place now, where with the right perspective and strategy, it can thrive. I would love to join a team that sees this too.” In the meantime, Shark says he’s going to accept a couple of contract jobs and finish relaunching his podcast coaching business. He can be easily contacted at 727-744-3049 or shark@zensharkmedia.com.
