Rahmani Named SVP/Sales Radio One, Reach Media
• Josh Rahmani has been elevated to Senior Vice President, National and Network Sales for Radio One and Reach Media. In his newly expanded role, Rahmani will now provide leadership for national sales, partnerships and sponsorships through multiple channels related to Radio One’s 59 radio stations in 15 markets, Reach Media’s syndicated and network programs totaling 500 affiliations, digital/social media, 100 annual live events and audio platforms.
In making the appointment, David Kantor, CEO of Radio One and Reach Media, stated, “Josh has led our national radio team for several years. He was instrumental in developing and implementing our corporate sales and partnership effort. Based on this success it made great sense to put our network team under his direction. All our national sales efforts are now under his direction. Josh’s commitment and passion for what we do at Radio One has been exhibited over the years, consistently delivering leadership throughout the company and maintaining great relationships with our partners in advertising and sponsorship.”
Reflecting on his new responsibilities, Rahmani stated, “During this exciting time of growth and change in our audio industry, I’m honored to continue working with our incredible team of sales professionals to bring our national multi-platform scale of audio, digital, social, and live event properties to our valued advertisers. We have more to offer to their brands than ever so that they can connect with the cultural influence of Radio One, Reach Media and our highly loyal and engaged African-American consumers. I’m grateful to Cathy Hughes, Alfred Liggins and David Kantor for their continued support and for providing me with the opportunity to continue to grow Urban One’s national radio platform.”
Rahmani joined Radio One in 2005 as Corporate Sales Assistant in Washington, DC, then advanced to Account Executive, Director of Sales, later relocating to New York to help grow Radio One’s Corporate Sales team. In 2013, when Radio One and Reach Media formed a partnership and merged sales forces, Rahmani was named Director, Ad Sales, New York for Reach Media. In 2016 he was promoted to VP, National Sales for Radio One.
