CCB MEDIA LAUNCHES NEW CAPE COD LOCAL SPORTS PAGE ON CAPECOD.COM
SEAN WALSH NAMED SPORTS EDITOR

Sean Walsh

HYANNIS, MA – November 24, 2014 — Cape Cod Broadcasting Media announced this week it has hired Sean Walsh as its new Sports Editor for CapeCod.com to coincide with and augment its growing online news service.  Walsh’s hiring was immediately followed by today’s launch of a new sports section on www.capecod.com.

“It has been our plan to add sports to our growing coverage of the Cape community on CapeCod.com,” said CCB Media GM, Beverly Tilden. “We are excited to have such an accomplished and knowledgeable writer/reporter in Sean Walsh to guide our launch.  Sean’s experience in the community includes sports administration as well as coaching and CapeCod.com readership will benefit from his resources and unique prospective on local sports.”

Walsh has been a career print and digital media journalist and photographer since high school, first covering sports while attending Acton-Boxborough Regional High School where he played varsity football, track and baseball. During his undergraduate days at Ithaca College he wrote for the Ithaca Times and then went on to complete graduate studies at New York University.

CapeCod.com readers can expect up-to-the-minute game scores – updated each day, through the day – great photos, game reports, feature stories and sports columns offering deep insight into the local sports scene. Readers will soon be able to purchase copies of photos that have been published at CapeCod.com at very reasonable prices and will be able to count on CapeCod.com sports to provide everything they want and need to know about local sports.

“I sincerely cannot imagine a greater opportunity or exciting chance to highlight all the great things athletes do here on the Cape,” Walsh said. “So much happens that goes unnoticed it’s what I do best: highlight the good things people achieve on the fields and courts and rinks. Digital news is the future and CapeCod.com is news for Cape Cod.”

Walsh has been a staff writer, photographer and editor for the Falmouth Enterprise, The Register, Old Colony Memorial and the Boston Globe, to name a few, and served as the first official photographer in the Cape Cod Baseball League. He has received numerous regional and national awards for his stories and photos. Most recently, he was the Editor in Chief and Publisher of the Cape Cod Sports Report and a guest editor, writer and photographer for Patch.com. He was also an English Teacher at Dennis-Yarmouth Regional High School through this year.

He simultaneously served in the United States Marine Corps Reserves during college and began his coaching career in 1987 in Babe Ruth Baseball. Now in his 28^th season as a baseball coach, Walsh has also coached football, track & field, soccer and basketball. As general manager of the Bourne Braves, his team captured the 2003 Cape Cod Baseball League Western Division Crown. Prior to that, he had served for five years as the Public Relations Director of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

For the past three years, Walsh has been voted the Executive of the Year for District 10 American Legion Baseball and in 2012 and 2013 was voted District 10 American Legion Coach of the Year after winning back-to-back Massachusetts State Championship titles with Barnstable Post 206 American Legion.

The founding president of the Barnstable High School Athletic Hall of Fame, Walsh created www.redraiderpride.com, one of the state’s most popular and comprehensive web sites devoted to high school sports, according to the Boston Globe.

He may be followed on Twitter @coachwalshccbm or emailed directly at seanwalsh@ccb-media.com.

Dave Read Crosses Major Milestone at Cape Cod Broadcasting

35 Years of Morning Entertainment

HYANNIS- August 20, 2014 — Today marked 35 years hosting radio on the Cape for Dave Read who joined WQRC on this date in 1979.   Now the morning host of CCB Media’s Ocean 104.7, Dave’s sailed through the years, noting two owners, several General Managers and “more salespeople than he can count” to make it through to today.   The station also honored Donna Credit, Ocean Mid-day host for her 20 year anniversary this year.

CCB GM, Beverly Tilden, Dave Read, and CCB Media owner Greg Bone celebrate Dave Read’s 35th Anniversary at CCB.

Dave was feted by the CCB Media staff at a brunch held in his honor this morning and CCB Media owner Greg Bone noted Dave’s positive outlook, enthusiasm and camaraderie. “Dave understands the importance of local radio and the connection with listeners, the community and our clients,” said Bone.  “Dave learned weather from his mentor Don Kent, and he has that same commitment to doing whatever it takes to provide critical storm coverage to our community.  But he has a lot of fun too…oh, those puns…if you don’t get the first one you can be sure another one’s coming!”

Dave said, “I enjoy the creativity of radio and the challenge to keep it fresh and interesting.  I guess some people think I’m doing a good job, ‘cause I’m still here!”

“We are honored to work with Dave everyday here at CCB.  He is a role model for the staff, General Manager, Beverly Tilden said, “His connection with the community and dedication to his work both in the station and around the Cape is a roadmap for any new talent hoping to be a success in the radio business.”

Besides hosting Ocean’s Morning Show, Dave is the weather specialist for the company’s four stations and CapeCod.com.   The man most famous for bringing the weather news to Cape Cod traveled from Maine to WQRC where he first broadcast the WQRC morning show in 1979. Dave says he was first attracted to the idea because his wife wanted to be closer to her family in Weymouth. Dave spent 10 years doing mornings then added the title, “Weather Specialist” to his duties and he’s been keeping Cape Codders informed on the ever changing storms, winds and sunshine of the Cape.

CCB MORNING HOSTS celebrate their morning colleague Dave Read on his 35th Anniversary! 99.9 The Q’s Sean Doherty and Karen Blake, Ocean 104.7 Dave Read and Cape Country 104’s Ralphie Marino.

Dave is well known in his hometown of Sandwich and is an active community member working tirelessly for A Baby Center in Hyannis, as a Cape Cod Healthcare volunteer and at Bridge to Hope. He’s a frequent traveler and you can see his photos on our Ocean Facebook page…they are a testament to both his passion for photography and the beauty of Cape Cod. When asked how he stays excited about his job after all these years, Dave explained, “I try to keep it fresh and not to repeat things… and after all I have radio to thank for keeping me young!

Cape Cod Broadcasting is locally owned and operated.  CCB Media includes:  WQRC, 99-9 The Q, Cape Cod’s Fresh Mix; Ocean 104.7,  Crafted for the Cape; Cape Country 104, Today’s Best Country and the Legends; and WFCC, Cape Classical 107.5 are the radio stations along with CapeCod.com and Cape Club Rewards.

CAPE COD BROADCASTING NAMES JUDY CROCKER DIRECTOR OF SALES

MELINDA BAKER LOCAL SALES MANAGER

Cape Cod Broadcasting Media Established with Launch of CapeCod.com

Judy Crocker

Hyannis, MA – July 21, 2014 – Judy Crocker, veteran account manager for Cape Cod Broadcasting Media (CCB Media) has been promoted to take the helm of the CCB sales department with the departure of Erin Madden.  At her side will be Melinda Baker, formerly Sales Operations Manager, who is now elevated to Local Sales manager.

Judy Crocker will take full responsibility for the overall client experience, helping CCB customers to get the most from the suite of marketing products offered by CCB to the business community.  This includes four radio stations:  99.9 The Q, WQRC; Ocean 104.7, Cape Country 104 and Classical 107.5 Cape Cod.  It also will include the CapeCod.com and the direct marketing program Cape Club Rewards.

Melinda Baker

Melinda Baker will manage the marketing services within the company, helping our staff of marketing consultants craft just the right schedule, messaging, promotion and production to take full advantage of CCB Media’s large audience for their customers.

“It was very exciting to learn that when Erin decided to go to HubSpot and we began our search for her replacement, that the best candidates to lead our team were already in our company,” said Beverly Tilden, CCB Media General Manager.  “Judy Crocker’s experience, deep knowledge of clients’ marketing needs and understanding of the Cape Cod market make her the perfect choice to lead our team going forward.”  Bev went on to say, “Mel Baker has been a cornerstone of our department for years.  She’s a knowledgeable coach for our sales team, aiding them in designing effective campaigns using all the platforms of CCB Media.”

Judy Crocker said, “I have enjoyed watching the transformation of Cape Cod Broadcasting to CCB Media. I couldn’t be more pleased to roll up my sleeves beside Melinda Baker as she takes on the role of Local Sales Manager. Between the two of us we have over 30 years of experience in creating inventive marketing plans for local business owners. Our efforts combined with broadcast veterans Terri Gamble our National Sales Manager and Beverly Tilden our General Manager are sure to make CCB Media the “go to” company.”

“I am excited to be named Local Sales Manager for CCB Media,” said Mel Baker, “Judy and I have worked together for years and I’m thrilled to be managing with her. CCB Media is a company that’s going places. With the new CapeCod.com and our digital offerings, our Sales Team is poised to provide cross platform sales solutions that move the needle for our advertisers.”

In addition, Cape Cod Broadcasting becomes CCB Media with the addition of Cape Cod.com to CCB media platforms along with Cape Club Rewards.  CapeCod.com launched on Memorial Day and has shown steady user and page view growth since its inception.  A virtual town square for Cape Cod, the site offers local news, weather and traffic 24/7 along with the many resources that are needed by year-round Cape residents as well as seasonal residents and visitors. Promoted round the clock by CCB Media’s four radio stations, CapeCod.com has experienced more than 50% monthly growth since the Memorial Day launch.

Cape Club Rewards is a member site for listeners and users of CCB Media channels in which members can earn points for listening and website views with the ability to connect sponsors directly to the CCB audience on a “one to one” level.

Cape Cod Broadcasting is locally owned and operated.  CCB Media includes:  WQRC, 99-9 The Q, Cape Cod’s Fresh Mix; Ocean 104.7,  Crafted for the Cape; Cape Country 104, Today’s Best Country; and WFCC, Cape Classical 107.5 are the radio stations along with CapeCod.com and Cape Club Rewards.

CAT WILSON NAMED PROMOTION MANAGER AT CAPE COD BROADCASTING

April 21, 2014 – Cat Wilson has joined the Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB) family as Promotion Manager. The long-time Cape resident and 18-year veteran of the local radio scene will join the company on May 1.

Photo credit: Michael Sparks Keegan

“We are excited to add Cat to our team,” said Beverly Tilden, General Manager of CCB. “Cat is a multi-talented individual and with our plans to expand CCB marketing and events, she brings additional Cape based experience and resources to our group.”

Cat will also bring her on-air program “The Cheap Seats” to Ocean 104.7 on Sunday nights at 8pm. The Cheap Seats formerly heard on Cool102, celebrates local musicians and their music, a program beloved on Cape Cod. The Cheap Seats will begin airing on Ocean on May 4th. She will also host a regular program on Ocean 104.7 “Crafted for the Cape,” the CCB station that is focused on singer songwriters from the 70s, 80s and the current artist that were inspired by them. “Cat brings another local voice to our line-up,” acknowledged Jerry McKenna, CCB Program Director, “and her deep knowledge of the format artists and their music will add dimension to this unique format.”

Cat won her first broadcasting award for The Cheap Seats in 1997 from the Massachusetts
Broadcasters Association. In 2012 she won awards for her dedication to independent music from Limelight Magazine as well as The New England Music Awards. In 2013 Cat was named Cape Cod’s Favorite Radio Personality by Cape Cod Magazine.

Most recently, Cat has been marketing manager for Cape Cod Harley-Davidson. She was also promotion manager and on-air for Qantum, and music director and on-air at WKPE when it was owned by Charles River Broadcasting, both in the early 2000s. Cat leads an exciting life when she’s off the airwaves. She rides a Harley and has also competed in several Cape demolition derbies. She won the championship round at the Barnstable County Fair in 2009, the only female driver to win this event on the Cape. She is also active in local theatre.

Cape Cod Broadcasting is the Cape’s locally owned media group that includes four radio stations Ocean 104.7; 99-9 The Q, WQRC; Cape Country 104 and WFCC Classical 107.5 and six websites including CapeCod.com.

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Contact: Beverly Tilden, Cape Cod Broadcasting: 508-771-1224

LAURA RECKFORD NAMED NEWS DIRECTOR FOR CAPE COD BROADCASTING MEDIA

HYANNIS – Friday, February 21, 2014 — Laura Reckford has been named News Director for Cape Cod Broadcasting (CCB). The announcement was made today by CCB General Manager, Beverly Tilden. “Cape Cod Broadcasting has been a trusted resource for local Cape Cod news and information,” said Tilden, “Laura’s experience and leadership will assure that we continue that tradition as we grow and expand our news offerings.”

Laura comes to CCB from the Housing Assistance Corporation where she has been in the Communications & Development Department working on press, publications, grants, social media and website development. She is also the founder of the new online magazine CapeCodWave.com where she currently is editor and publisher. Cape Cod Broadcasting will partner with CapeCodWave.com as part of its development of its website CapeCod.com.

Laura’s news background on the Cape began at Cape Cod Life where she was managing editor and launched their Home Magazine and online editions. She was a reporter who rose to the position of managing editor at The Falmouth Enterprise and then served as editor of The Barnstable Enterprise newspaper. She began her media career in New York City at Entertainment Weekly, Good Housekeeping, Viacom and 20th Century Fox.

“After working in film, television, magazines, and newspapers, I am excited to be working in radio, a medium I have long admired. In addition, I am looking forward to bringing local journalism to CapeCod.com and also enhancing that website with the magazine-style journalism of Cape Cod Wave,” Laura said.

Laura’s freelance work includes articles for the Boston Globe and books for Frommer’s travel guides, marking numerous New England and Cape Cod editions as well as a France guide. She also penned the first edition of Arts and Artisans Trails of Cape Cod, Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket for the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce. She has won numerous awards from the New England Newspaper and Press Association, including awards for news, crime, education, social issues, arts & entertainment reporting, and editorial writing

A Massachusetts native, Laura is a longtime resident of Falmouth.

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Contact: Beverly Tilden, Cape Cod Broadcasting: 508-771-1224