Entercom 'Town Hall' Highlights Values And Principles

An Entercom “Town Hall” call Tuesday, with 7,000 of the company’s new and legacy employees. During the call, president and CEO David Field provided updates on the newly combined company following its completed merger with CBS Radio.

Field outlined Entercom’s strengths, spoke of the path ahead “We are in the best position of any radio company today,” he said. “We are a leading American entertainment company reaching over a hundred million people every week, not just through our highly rated radio stations but also through our wonderful digital platforms and live events.” Regarding the scale of the company, Field added, “Most importantly we are essentially tied with iHeart in the country’s top 50 markets, which is what really matters at the end of the day to our customers.”

According to InsideRadio, Field spoke of Entercom’s strengths and the broadcaster’s leadership in “live and original audio content,” and being “the unrivaled leader in news and sports radio.” The new Entercom is made up of “top folks from CBS Radio, top folks from Entercom and also a number of stars from outside the organization,” Field said.

Regarding the launch of the new company that was officially signed and sealed with Friday’s closing, Field said, “We came out swinging... making a big statement about who we are and where we’re headed. We achieved what was unequivocally the fastest start of any company in radio history.”

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RadioInk reports during the call, Field went over the Entercom mission statement which describes the “Values and Principles” of the company:

We are a mission-driving company. We care. A lot. About our communities, our listeners, our customers, our brands, our partners, our company, our work, and our teammates. The following principles guide every action and decision:

"Local is at the core of everything we do.

• We are passionate about our brands, working to deliver consistently great radio, content, events, and experiences. We never take our audiences for granted.
• We lead with grit, confidence, and a positive, make-it-happen spirit. We have an unwavering pride of ownership, and zero tolerance for negative thinking.
• We set high standards for integrity and performance. We follow through our commitments and are each accountable for delivering exemplary results.
• We are relentless advocates for radio. We vigorously compete for our fair share of ad spending and promote radio’s unmatched value to advertisers.
• We strive to be a great partner to our customers and provide exceptional service.
• We offer a great place to work where the most talented high-achievers can grow, thrive, and have fun.
• We are committed to being outstanding corporate citizens. We endeavor to make a true difference in our communities and our nation.
• We make smart, strategic, business decisions. We balance short-term goals with long-term growth. We do not sacrifice our future value for quick gains.
• We are curious and have an open, learning mindset. We never stop exploring new ideas, better solutions, and innovation."