Hubbard’s Goldstein Earns SVP Stripes
• Hubbard Radio veteran Steve Goldstein has been promoted to SVP Digital Sales Strategy, General Manager of the company’s 2060 Digital division. Goldstein was most recently Sr. Director, Digital Sales Strategy, splitting his time between Hubbard Radio Washington DC and a corporate role developing digital sales strategies in all Hubbard Radio markets. Goldstein (not to be confused with veteran programmer Steven Goldstein, Founder/CEO of Amplifi Media) will now focus exclusively on the corporate role of growing digital sales with station-owned digital assets and 2060 Digital in all Hubbard Radio markets.
During the past five years 2060 Digital has become an important revenue growth strategy for Hubbard Radio, both in Hubbard markets, and recently in non-radio markets with the introduction of 2060 Digital’s Shift division in Columbus, Cleveland, Indianapolis, Detroit, Nashville and Birmingham, AL. Goldstein will now work closely with Hubbard Radio EVP/CFO Dave Bestler to focus on Hubbard Radio market growth in O&O digital sales and 2060 Digital sales and operations. 2060 Digital President James Bryant will focus on growing 2060 Digital’s Shift division in expanding markets.
“I’m honored and excited to take the helm of a business that I’m so passionate about,” said Goldstein. “Hubbard’s overall digital platforms and 2060 Digital have already seen tremendous success. To lead and grow a team that has provided proven results for our clients and our company is thrilling and humbling. I’m looking forward to partnering with 2060 Digital ops head Andy Shepherd, his talented team, and our Hubbard Radio market leaders and sellers, all of whom are making a difference for our clients.”
Bryant commented, “I’m excited Hubbard Radio believes strongly in the Shift digital initiative and is allowing me to focus more attention to this amazing operation. This unique unit currently operates in six markets independent of, and outside Hubbard Radio’s footprint. Shift shows promising potential in our goal to become a meaningful contributor to the overall digital success. I look forward to working closely with Matt Chamberlin, who leads this effort, our support team, and our very special market sellers. Thanks to Ginny Morris, Drew Horowitzand Dave Bestler for their continued commitment to supporting smart innovation.”
Bestler added, “These are important strategic moves for our 2060 Digital business. Jim Bryant’s entrepreneurial spirit in starting the 2060 business in 2015 is a perfect fit as he focuses all his energy on our ongoing expansion beyond the Hubbard Radio markets. For Steve Goldstein this is a perfect evolution as he has been doing great work directly with our radio markets for the past two years in his current role as Director of Digital Sales Strategy for Hubbard Radio.”
