RAB Extends Pres./CEO Erica Farber

• As part of the Radio Advertising Bureau’s Spring Board of Directors Meeting held March 2-3 in Orlando, FL, RAB announced several updates “intended to maintain its executive ranks and strategically position the organization for continued growth as it serves a diverse and evolving broadcast radio industry.”

The biggest news to come out of the meeting was RAB Board Chair Mike Hulvey‘s announcement that RAB President & CEO Erica Farber and the RAB’s executive committee have agreed to a contract extension that will keep her in the position through April 2024.

Ms. Farber (left), who oversees the organization’s advocacy efforts on behalf of the broadcast radio industry, joined RAB in January 2012 as EVP and was elevated to President & CEO in April 2012. It was also announced at the meeting that Carolyn Fisher, Partner, Southeast & Midwest Region, StateNets, has officially joined the board of directors, replacing Dave Martin.

The RAB’s executive committee has also reinstated and activated several new committees, including committees focused on bylaws, nominating, finance, strategy, investment, events, network, multicultural, and the National Radio Talent System. These committees are overseen by the RAB board of directors with participation by RAB’s senior staff and are intended to help the organization manage its day-to-day business, while planning ahead for the future and benefit of the radio industry.

“We couldn’t be prouder of the accomplishments and progress RAB has made over the last two years,” said Hulvey, whose day job is VP/COO of Neuhoff Media. “The executive committee wanted to be sure to position the trade association for strategic growth by engaging the entire board of directors in leading the path forward. We’re equally delighted that Erica Farber will be leading the charge and guiding the development and execution of the strategy set forth by the committees and board of directors.”