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CEO of Citadel Communications |
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Grew up in Arizona |
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Attended Northern Arizona University as an
accounting major. |
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After Graduation, he started as a CPA at Price
Waterhouse. |
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Attended law school at University of Arizona. |
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Worked for Combined Communications. |
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General Counsel for Combined Communications |
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Part of 5 member top management team@ Combined
Communications |
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1984 Started Citadel Communications/President
and Chairman of the Board. |
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Wilsons Style of management can be summed up to
“very hands on.” He says his biggest strength is associating with his
people and just staying out of the way. |
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Citadel is a radio broadcaster that focuses on
acquiring radio stations in the mid-sized markets. |
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Why mid-size markets? |
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Less competitive |
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fewer viable signals |
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lower station purchase price |
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Citadel owns: |
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140 fm stations |
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65 am stations |
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all with in 42 markets clusters of 4 or more
stations in 31 markets. |
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Favorite radio format: any format that plays
radio commercials. |
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Favorite Song: This is where the cowboy Rides
Away-George Strait |
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Favorite Movie: Sling Blade |
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Favorite Book: “Nuts” |
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Favorite Restaurant: San Pietro |
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Beverage of choice: Fine red wine |
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On the Future…. He hopes to do more acquisitions. They are looking for more
clusters and want to associate with more great radio stations. |
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