Posted by Johnny G on September 23, 2012 at 12:40:54:
The revered radio industry veteran who was hired to give Merlin Media a modicum of respectability is signing off. John Gehron will step down at the end of the month as chairman of the advisory board, ending his 16-month role as public mouthpiece for the company. His hiring may have been one of the few smart moves by Merlin Media CEO Randy Michaels. “It was a fascinating experience,” Gehron told me. “I worked with some wonderful people.” He continues to serve as chief operating officer of Chicago-based AccuRadio and as a consultant to other groups and stations.