Colorado Media Newsroom
November 12th, 2023, 01:50 PM
From Radio Insight:
https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2023/11/heathercohen-133x200.jpgBroadcast talent management firm The Weiss Agency (https://theweissagency.com) has announced the promotion of Heather Cohen to President under Founder/CEO Eric Weiss.
Cohen rises from Executive Vice President, a role she has held since joining the company in 2007. Cohen began her career as producer of The Joan Hamburg show at 710 WOR New York in 1998 before rising to Assistant Program Director at the station. She then spent two years as VP/Programming for ill-fated Women’s Talk network GreenStone Media before joining Weiss.
Cohen also serves as President of the Executive Board of Hofstra University?s Alumni Organization, on the Board of Directors of both Alliance for Women in Media and Broadcasters Foundation of America, and current co-chair of the Gracie Awards.
The Weiss Agency proudly announces the promotion of Heather Cohen to the position of President. With a stellar career spanning 16 years within the firm, Cohen has seamlessly combined her passion for talent representation with a commitment to making a positive impact on the industry.
Beloved by colleagues, clients, and industry insiders alike, Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of some of the biggest stars in the business. Her dedication to the well-being and success of her clients has set a new standard for excellence in talent representation.
Cohen has not only become a powerhouse talent agent but also a beacon of philanthropy and mentorship within the entertainment industry, serving as Alliance For Women In Media?s immediate past chair and current co-chair of the Gracie Awards, in addition to serving on the board of directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America and as President of the Executive Board of Hofstra University?s Alumni Organization.
Weiss Agency Founder and CEO Eric Weiss expressed his delight at Cohen’s promotion, stating “In Heather, we have not only an exceptional talent agent but a true leader and advocate for positive change. Her dedication, industry acumen, and commitment to her clients embody the values we hold dear at our company.”
Cohen says, “I am so fortunate to have a career that I absolutely love. It is a privilege to represent people that I truly believe in. The content they provide is the force behind and the future of our industry. I am beyond grateful to Eric Weiss for his guidance, friendship, and faith in me. There is nowhere that I would rather be and I look forward to many more years working with Eric and our Weiss Agency family.”
more (https://radioinsight.com/headlines/261001/heather-cohen-rises-to-president-of-the-weiss-agency/)
https://radioinsight.com/wp-content/images/2023/11/heathercohen-133x200.jpgBroadcast talent management firm The Weiss Agency (https://theweissagency.com) has announced the promotion of Heather Cohen to President under Founder/CEO Eric Weiss.
Cohen rises from Executive Vice President, a role she has held since joining the company in 2007. Cohen began her career as producer of The Joan Hamburg show at 710 WOR New York in 1998 before rising to Assistant Program Director at the station. She then spent two years as VP/Programming for ill-fated Women’s Talk network GreenStone Media before joining Weiss.
Cohen also serves as President of the Executive Board of Hofstra University?s Alumni Organization, on the Board of Directors of both Alliance for Women in Media and Broadcasters Foundation of America, and current co-chair of the Gracie Awards.
The Weiss Agency proudly announces the promotion of Heather Cohen to the position of President. With a stellar career spanning 16 years within the firm, Cohen has seamlessly combined her passion for talent representation with a commitment to making a positive impact on the industry.
Beloved by colleagues, clients, and industry insiders alike, Cohen has played a pivotal role in shaping the careers of some of the biggest stars in the business. Her dedication to the well-being and success of her clients has set a new standard for excellence in talent representation.
Cohen has not only become a powerhouse talent agent but also a beacon of philanthropy and mentorship within the entertainment industry, serving as Alliance For Women In Media?s immediate past chair and current co-chair of the Gracie Awards, in addition to serving on the board of directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America and as President of the Executive Board of Hofstra University?s Alumni Organization.
Weiss Agency Founder and CEO Eric Weiss expressed his delight at Cohen’s promotion, stating “In Heather, we have not only an exceptional talent agent but a true leader and advocate for positive change. Her dedication, industry acumen, and commitment to her clients embody the values we hold dear at our company.”
Cohen says, “I am so fortunate to have a career that I absolutely love. It is a privilege to represent people that I truly believe in. The content they provide is the force behind and the future of our industry. I am beyond grateful to Eric Weiss for his guidance, friendship, and faith in me. There is nowhere that I would rather be and I look forward to many more years working with Eric and our Weiss Agency family.”
more (https://radioinsight.com/headlines/261001/heather-cohen-rises-to-president-of-the-weiss-agency/)