Russo Named Pres./Sales, Key Networks
• Key Networks has named Ron Russo as its new President of Sales. A member of the executive leadership team, the New York-based Russo will report directly to Key Networks CEO Rob Koblasz and COO Dennis Green.
Russo brings over 20 years of national media sales experience to Key Networks, most recently serving as President of Sales for Westwood One from 2015-2023. Prior to that, he was SVP of Sales for iHeartMedia New York from 2008-2015, following five years as Sr. Account Executive with CBS Radio New York. From 1998-2003, Russo was Broadcast Media Supervisor for Macy’s.
In making the announcement, Rob Koblasz remarked, “Ron Russo is highly respected in the radio industry and across the agency community, having run sales for the second largest radio network in the country. This is a significant addition to our executive leadership team and brings deep experience, tenure, and valuable industry and agency relationships to our bench at Key Networks.” Koblasz added, “We thank outgoing President of Sales, Jason Wilberding for his contributions and wish him well in the real estate endeavors he is leaving to pursue.”
Russo commented, “I’m excited to jump in with the team and build from the success they have experienced over the past several years. With its innovative focus and fresh mindset, Key Networks is well positioned to excel in this evolving marketplace.”
Russo is now on the job and can be congratulated at ron@keynetworks.com.
