Connoisseur Media has announced a series of leadership promotions designed to strengthen collaboration between its sales teams in Connecticut and Long Island. A move the company says reflects its commitment to building a unified structure across the two regions.
Stu Gorlick has been elevated to vice president of sales for Connecticut and Long Island. A familiar name in the company and the market, Gorlick has guided the Connecticut team on and off for nearly 20 years. His resume includes leadership roles at some of the region’s most recognized outlets. These include sales manager at WFAN, general manager at WRKI and its Danbury cluster, and positions at WPDH in Poughkeepsie and WDRC in Hartford.
The bulk of his career has been spent with Connoisseur’s Connecticut stations. He has helped create systems and strategies that consistently drive sales success.
In addition, Todd Moskowitz has been promoted to regional digital sales manager. This extends his oversight to Connecticut while continuing to lead Long Island’s digital efforts. Moskowitz joined Connoisseur after serving as director of digital strategy at Townsquare Media and holding positions at New York City’s 1010 WINS. Since then, he has been credited with playing a key role in revenue growth on Long Island. Assisting the company’s Connecticut stations with digital initiatives.
Meanwhile, Andy Alcosser, revenue development manager for Connecticut, will expand his role to include Long Island. Alcosser has been a steady performer for Connoisseur, focusing on revenue strategy, training, and seller support. His responsibilities will now stretch into special projects for Long Island, including training and target development.
Also on the Connecticut side, Shannon Begley has been promoted from digital sales manager to general sales manager. Begley has been with Connoisseur for more than 15 years. Steadily climbing through the ranks and serving as a core part of the Connecticut team’s success.
Rounding out the leadership group, Darren DiPrima will remain director of sales for Long Island, working alongside Gorlick to guide the market forward.
“These changes are about building a stronger, more unified local sales organization that leverages the incredible talent we already have,” said Kristin Okesson, senior vice president and market manager for Connecticut and Long Island. “Stu, Todd, Andy, Shannon, and Darren each bring unique strengths to the table. Together, their leadership will help us deliver exceptional results for our clients. I’m so proud of this team and excited to see what we will be able to accomplish for our clients together.”
The promotions highlight Connoisseur Media’s broader strategy to connect its markets more closely, create growth opportunities, and reinforce its ability to deliver innovative solutions to both advertisers and listeners.
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