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10 Questions with ... Beata
October 10, 2006
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NAME:BeataPOSITION:APD/Music and Artist relationsSTATION:WLLDMARKET:Tampa/Saint PetersburgCOMPANY:CBS RadioBORN:Dorchester, MARAISED:Seminole, FL
BRIEF CAREER SYNOPSIS:
I started at wild as an intern in 1999, became FT Programming assistant in 2000, MD in 2001, and Co-APD/MD in 2004.
1. You've been the MD at WLLD for a long time. What keeps the job exciting for you?
The music and the great staff here at WiLD.
2. You've added responsibilities as a Co-APD at WLLD. What are some of those duties?
LOL, just getting paid for what I have been doing.
3. We can probably count the off-air MDs around the country on both hands, plus a few extra fingers. I hear many programmers say they like doing a shift because it keeps them close to the listeners. Do you ever feel disconnected?
Disconnected? Me? No way! Part of being an MD is staying connected to the street/listeners. Not only do I go to clubs, shows and events, I have a great team of mixers to promo staff, who keeps me up on what's new and hot. So I really don't miss a thing. Not to mention I have more time to do other research, like Myspace, YouTube, and chat to other programmers.
4. You've been ORLANDO's right hand at WLLD for a long time. What would you say is the most important thing you've learned from him as a programmer?
I give 110% all the time, and just make it happen no matter what it is.
5. Hypothetically...If ORLANDO was on a music research mission at a local strip club would you accompany him there?
LOL, I'm his right hand! Do you leave your right hand at home?
6. What song has been your biggest surprise hit of the year?
Not a song but an artist - JUSTIN....Urban and Hot AC are playing him!
7. What other format would you like to be an MD or PD in?
Top 40 and Alternative are cool, but Rhythm is my LOVE.
8. How long before your TAMPA BAY BUCCANEERS are back in the play-offs and Super Bowl contention?
Seeing as we have NO Quarterback right now, it's gonna be a minute.
9. Do you have any hobbies?
Anything sports related. Drew, our Promotions Director, calls me Play It Again Sports. I have any and every kind of sporting equipment in my closet or in the trunk of my car.
10. When we do 10 Questions in the Summer of 2011, where do you think you'll be?
That's a damn good question; I don't know...probably running something.
Bonus Questions
1) If you were going to be on an existing TV reality show...which would it be?
Real World....All they do is drink and party, how hard is that? I'm not trying to eat crazy ish or hang from buildings.
2) Have you developed a taste for auto racing?
I have, it's pretty cool, not to mention race car drivers are hot!
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