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Doug Kramer Gentry

Doug Kramer Gentry

Little Rock,Ar

Summary

A ratings and revenue leader with over 20 years of producing and hosting daily radio shows, programming, self syndicating, imaging, production, and digital branding. I've also been able to create a great relationship with clients for longer term benefits for them and the company. My favorite part of working in a creative field is being able to connect with the on air and online audience, and develop lifetime friendships with them.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Self Syndication Company

Doug Kramer Live
01.2020 - Current

Creating daily content for radio stations across US/UK/America Samoa. Heard on CHR, Urban, Rock and Country stations


Working with national agency's to super serve their clients



Mornings

Iheart/Clear Channel
01.2017 - 01.2020
  • Worked with Programming and Sales to grow local brand recognition and generated higher ratings and revenue. Used my years of living in this region to develop strong relationship with advertisers.
  • Worked with our team to grow our digital content growth, along with on air to connect with the audience in a pushed for digital and on air engagement
  • Hosted 30 events (Arkansas Children's Hospital, Arkansas Food Bank, CASA, Humane Society, etc) also produced multiple events with my sound and light company.

Operations Manager/Mornings

Noalmark
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Lead my team at our 4 station cluster (CHR, Rock, Country, Talk.)
  • I was in charge of music logs, helping the programming department create content that engaged with the on air audience and social media platforms.
  • Worked with the programming and sales teams to create memory making promotions
  • Helped the sales teams come up with strategies to develop strong relationships with their clients.
  • Rebuilt the digital presentation and branding to better engage with today's listener


Afternoons

Clear Channel
08.2005 - 09.2014
  • Was the #1 rated afternoon show in the market during my entire run there
  • We only moved back to Arkansas to be closer to our family and grow our own.

Mornings

Clear Channel
08.2004 - 08.2005
  • Our morning ratings grew from a .3 to a 6.3 and continued to grow my self syndication to 25 Clear Channel affiliates
  • The affiliates range from Chr, Hot Ac, Country, Rock, and Rhythmic.

Nights/Imaging

Clear Channel
02.2002 - 08.2004
  • I produced and hosted the consistently rated #1 Nightshow
  • I also created my self syndication company that grew to 11 affiliates.

Education

Broadcasting

Henderson State University
Arkadelphia, AR

Skills

  • Creativity
  • Effective Time Management
  • Adaptability
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Problem Solving
  • Ability to Multitask
  • Ability to Work in a Team
  • Communication Skills
  • Time Management
  • Computer Skills
  • Communication
  • Copywriting
  • Leadership
  • Project Management

Timeline

Self Syndication Company

Doug Kramer Live
01.2020 - Current

Mornings

Iheart/Clear Channel
01.2017 - 01.2020

Operations Manager/Mornings

Noalmark
09.2015 - 01.2017

Afternoons

Clear Channel
08.2005 - 09.2014

Mornings

Clear Channel
08.2004 - 08.2005

Nights/Imaging

Clear Channel
02.2002 - 08.2004

Broadcasting

Henderson State University
Doug Kramer Gentry