NYC Radio: 77WABC Hires Chief Tech Officer

Red Apple Media has announced the hire of Bert Goldman as Chief Technology Officer. The announcement was made by John Catsimatidis, Owner and CEO, and Chad Lopez, President.

“As Red Apple Media continues to enlarge its footprint in radio, we recognized a need for an engineering specialist with insights that will bolster our growth strategy as we identify properties for our expansion,” stated Catsimatidis. “Bert’s experience made him the perfect choice.”

Bert Goldman

A 50-year veteran of radio engineering, Goldman brings a wealth of information on improving facility coverage and value, all facets of radio station construction, and Federal Communications rules and policies.

“Bert has the major market experience we were looking for to help us take Red Apple Media to the next level,” said Lopez. “He’s worked with some of the biggest broadcasting companies in the industry. He understands our goals and will help us get there.”

This is a return home for Goldman who worked with 77WABC Radio – the flagship station in New York for Red Apple Media – when he was with ABC/Disney.

“I’m eager to come home to 77WABC and join Red Apple Media as it enters its next growth phase,” said Goldman. “John has revived AM Talk Radio with big-name hosts and created renewed excitement for broadcast radio overall.”

During his career, Goldman was Corporate Vice President of Engineering for notable broadcasting companies such as ABC/Disney Radio Division, Nationwide Communications, Shamrock Broadcasting, and more.

At ABC/ Disney, he provided engineering oversight for over 100 ABC O&Os, ESPN, Radio Disney stations, and the ABC Radio Network. He has engineered numerous station improvement projects, including stations in more than half of the Top 25 radio markets, creating significant value for station owners.

Goldman has been active in multiple industry organizations, including the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and the National Radio Systems Committee (NRSC),