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Greater Media's Peter Smyth Honored As 'Giant Of American Broadcasting'
October 16, 2014 at 12:34 PM (PT)
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GREATER MEDIA Chairman/CEO PETER H. SMYTH was among the honorees at the 12th Annual GIANTS OF BROADCASTING & ELECTRONIC ARTS ANNUAL LUNCHEON GALA, sponsored by the LIBRARY OF AMERICAN BROADCASTING, on THURSDAY, OCTOBER 16th at GOTHAM HALL in NEW YORK CITY. The honorees were recognized for their contributions to the media industry in the last half century.
“I am so honored and humbled to be recognized among the GIANTS OF BROADCASTING,” SMYTH said. “As broadcasters, we have a responsibility to preserve the past, while embracing the future for the next generation of broadcasters. As technology continues to provide exciting new opportunities in the radio and television industries, we need to look for innovative ways to provide our listeners, viewers and advertisers with the very best entertainment experience possible."
Other individuals recognized for their outstanding contributions at the event included PABLO RAÚL ALARCÓN SR., RAÚL ALARCÓN JR., DAVID BARRETT, REGIS PHILBIN, CHUCK SCARBOROUGH, FRED SILVERMAN, JUDY WOODRUFF. GWEN IFILL, SYLVESTER L. “PAT” WEAVER and VIRGINIA FORWOOD PATE WETTER.