Urban One’s Mazer Retiring, Willner Elevated
• Urban One, Inc.’s Audio Division announced that Howard Mazer, longtime General Manager of the company’s Baltimore station group will retire at the end of the year, wrapping up more than 30 years of dedicated service to the company. Concurrent with Mazer’s retirement, Urban One has promoted Dave Willner, currently Director of Sales for the Baltimore market, to General Manager, effective Jan. 1.
“For more than three decades, Howard has been a steady, visionary leader for our Baltimore cluster,” said Eddie Harrell, Co-President, Audio Division. “His commitment to excellence, his instinct for developing talent, and his deep understanding of this market have strengthened our stations and helped shape the culture of our entire audio division.”
Mazer (left) began his radio career in 1981 as the General Sales Manager in the Baltimore market and was promoted to GM in 1992. He joined Urban One in 1994 and continued his leadership of the Baltimore station group.
Willner (right), a seasoned Urban One veteran, began his radio career in promotions and later took on traffic and on-air roles. He transitioned to Urban One in 1999 as an Account Executive and progressed quickly to National Sales Manager, General Sales Manager and ultimately, Director of Sales for the Baltimore market.
“Dave has had the benefit of learning the business under Howard’s guidance for many years, and he embodies the forward-thinking leadership we need for the next chapter,” Harrell added. “I’m confident he will build on Howard’s strong foundation and continue to advance the success of the Baltimore market.”
Mazer will work closely with Willner through the end of the year to ensure a smooth and seamless transition.
Urban One Baltimore includes Urban WERQ (92Q), Urban AC WWIN-FM (Magic 95.9), News-Talk 1010 WOLB, Urban Gospel WWIN (Spirit 1400), and Inspirational Praise 106.1 (WLIF-HD2/W291BA).
