FIRST BROADCASTING EXPANDS SPECTRUM INNOVATION LAB;
NAMES ROBERT W. DENNY, JR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHAIR AND AL KENYON DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
NAMES ROBERT W. DENNY, JR SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT AND CHAIR AND AL KENYON DIRECTOR TECHNOLOGY AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT
DALLAS -- (February 14, 2006) -- First Broadcasting Investment Partners, LLC, a leading broadcast and technology company focused on investments and emerging radio technologies, today announced the addition of three new radio frequency scientists and engineers to its team of resident Spectrum Innovation Laboratory experts. Respected industry veteran Robert W. Denny, Jr., P.E. has been named Senior Vice President, Technology and will direct all of the company’s technical initiatives including First Broadcasting’s ground-breaking Spectrum Innovation Lab. Bertram S. Goldman will remain honorary chair of the Spectrum Lab and will work closely with Mr. Denny. In addition to Mr. Denny, First Broadcasting also announced the addition of former Clear Channel Communications senior vice president Al Kenyon as Director, Technology and Project Management and the addition of Tiffany Ligon as Spectrum Lab technical analyst. The Spectrum Lab is the country’s first technical facility devoted exclusively to the study of digital and analog RF signal propagation including the development of sophisticated software tools to predict and measure such signals. Located in Dallas, the Lab houses a diverse team of resident technical professionals including experts in RF, signal propagation, complex software algorithms and related computational modeling.
“Bob is one of the industry’s finest technical minds. His expertise in signal propagation, facilities design and computer analysis will further enhance what is already the industry’s leading team of RF experts,” said Gary M. Lawrence, president and vice chairman of First Broadcasting. “Bob’s standing with the Federal Communications Commission, the NAB Science and Technology team, and other industry organizations will also facilitate First Broadcasting’s on-going efforts to effect positive changes in the regulations regarding RF spectrum allocation and management,” said Mr. Lawrence.
Prior to joining First Broadcasting, Mr. Denny was founder and CEO of Denny & Associates, a consulting engineering firm in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he served as president of the renowned broadcast engineering firm, Jules Cohen & Associates, where he worked directly with industry legend Jules Cohen. Mr. Denny received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia and is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and a member and past officer of the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers. He also is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and many other professional organizations.
Prior to joining First Broadcasting, Mr. Denny was founder and CEO of Denny & Associates, a consulting engineering firm in Washington, D.C. Prior to that, he served as president of the renowned broadcast engineering firm, Jules Cohen & Associates, where he worked directly with industry legend Jules Cohen. Mr. Denny received his Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from Drexel University in Philadelphia and is a member of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers, and a member and past officer of the Association of Federal Communications Consulting Engineers. He also is a member of the National Society of Professional Engineers, the Society of Broadcast Engineers, and many other professional organizations.
“No other company in the country has a finer management team or more expertise in the areas of RF spectrum allocation, signal propagation, and software development. First Broadcasting’s sweeping range of innovation is re-shaping our industry,” said Denny. “I am delighted to join First Broadcasting’s senior management team and look forward to chairing the Spectrum Innovation Lab.”
First Broadcasting Investment Partners, LLC serves station owners, radio listeners and their communities by improving station coverage and signal quality. First Broadcasting’s overriding philosophy is that more efficient use of terrestrial radio spectrum means better radio for everyone. First Broadcasting is a partnership between Alta Communications, the premier investment fund group in the broadcast industry, and First Broadcasting Investments, LP. Based in Dallas, First Broadcasting has invested more than $200 million in broadcast and technology transactions across the country and owns radio stations in top 30 markets. For more information please contact Cindy Testerman at: (214) 855-5063.
First Broadcasting Investment Partners, LLC serves station owners, radio listeners and their communities by improving station coverage and signal quality. First Broadcasting’s overriding philosophy is that more efficient use of terrestrial radio spectrum means better radio for everyone. First Broadcasting is a partnership between Alta Communications, the premier investment fund group in the broadcast industry, and First Broadcasting Investments, LP. Based in Dallas, First Broadcasting has invested more than $200 million in broadcast and technology transactions across the country and owns radio stations in top 30 markets. For more information please contact Cindy Testerman at: (214) 855-5063.
