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10 Questions with ... Leslie Scott
November 30, 2021
Have an opinion? Add your comment below. Since there is something for everyone, our terrestrial stations and influencers have been excellent promoters.
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1. Tell us about your new role at Audacy as VP/Exclusive Stations for streaming.
Audacy has launched streaming-only stations that are based on artist, mood, genre, era, and more. I oversee the planning and launching of new stations, the execution of how we market the stations off and on the air, and how we grow into the future.
2. How many Exclusive Stations are you overseeing and what are your day-to-day duties?
We have over 500 stations and counting! Day-to-day, I'm prioritizing how we promote them, looking for opportunities to launch more stations, and strategizing our growth.
3. Each of these stations have imaging and a station voice. Explain.
Each station is its own living, breathing station, and we believe unique imaging and station voice is a part of that, just like it is for any terrestrial radio station.
4. What are the opportunities on the Audacy Exclusive Stations platform?
We're having so much fun with our artist-hosted Exclusive Stations. Currently we have Michael Buble's Christmas, hosted by the Christmas crooner himself and featuring his favorite things about the holidays. We also have stations hosted by Lizzo, Coldplay, P!nk, Imagine Dragons and others. This is an awesome opportunity for artists who want to do something more personal around an album release or big event.
5. What is the discovery process for all the Exclusive Stations and how do they complement the Audacy Terrestrial brands?
Since there is something for everyone, our terrestrial stations and influencers have been excellent promoters.
6. What stations are most popular?
Right now, Christmas stations are topping the list.
7. After six years programming The End in Seattle and almost 10 years for you with Entercom/Audacy, what are you most proud of?
Most recently, I'm proud of the Breaking Waves: Seattle podcast I helped create. If you're interested in the Seattle music scene of the 80s and 90s, I highly recommend.
8. What is your favorite part of your job?
I work with some of the smartest people in media every day.
9. What do you like best about living in Seattle?
I get to see mountains and water every day, and the music scene is still second to none. Add in good restaurants and interesting people... things are rarely boring here.
10. Fill in the blank: I can't make it through the day without _________?
My morning workout.
Bonus Questions
What are weekends like for you?
Two gears - either on the couch binging things, or out with friends at restaurants, shows, and events (so glad events are coming back!)
What are your favorite places to eat in Seattle?
I can't answer this without it becoming a 10-part series on the Seattle food scene, so instead I'll just say if you're ever in Seattle and need restaurant recs, email me and I'll give you an easy 7 to 57 delicious options.
Favorite food?
My family has an epic Thanksgiving feast and it's easily my favorite meal of the year.
Favorite drink?
Tito's martini on the rocks, slightly dirty, or a bourbon/rye on the rocks.
How often do you get back home and what are your top priorities when you get back to St. Louis?
I get back a few times a year to see friends and family, and to enjoy some toasted ravioli. #iykyk
Rank your sports teams in order of passion.
University of Illinois basketball, St. Louis Cardinals baseball, Denver Nuggets basketball and Broncos football (I've married into this and cannot outrun either), Seattle Sounders soccer, and University of Illinois football (though it's hard to elicit any passion for them lately).
Favorite new band over the past year?
Olivia Rodrigo. Her record is pop perfection.
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