Steve brings a wealth of programming knowledge and experience to the Research Director team. He has programmed in Washington, DC, Boston, Detroit and Cincinnati and held corporate programming positions for AM/FM and Clear Channel. He is a self-described “data geek” and understands the needs and challenges of programmers in today’s radio environment. He is primed to help our clients exploit their ratings opportunities. Steve has a B.A. in Communications from the University of Maryland.

Cheryl joined Research Director, Inc. in 2022. She has held marketing, editing, and managerial positions in a number of industries, including defense, education, social services, and healthcare. Regardless of the role, Cheryl’s passion for clear, accurate, and grammatically correct written communication powers everything she does…certainly including her role as a proofreader at Research Director. When Cheryl is not at work, she enjoys hiking and gardening on the 16 acres of forested land next to Daniel Boone National Forest in Kentucky that she and her husband share with their two border collies and orange tabby cat, as well as kayaking and pontoon boating on the lake their property borders.

Bethany has a passion for media of any kind and joins the Research Director team with a diverse background in film, radio, TV, and digital client campaigns. She previously worked with Cumulus Media as well as Rain the Growth Agency and National Media Connection in Connecticut. Her role as a sales assistant for Cumulus Media allowed her to learn the ins and outs of the radio industry while gaining important skills that she also utilized in other departments outside of sales—including promotions, business, and creative. She earned her B.A. in English with a concentration in Film, Drama, and Media Studies from the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth. Outside of the office, Bethany enjoys writing, iced coffee, and a good music playlist. She resides with her family in Rhode Island.

Like all our Research Consultants, Karen will help your station drive revenue. She entered the broadcast industry in 1989 as Research Assistant at WPGC-FM. Her experience includes Assistant Research Director and Executive Programming Assistant for WPGC-FM, Local Sales Coordinator at WJLA-TV, and National Sales Coordinator at CBS Radio, all in Washington, D.C. Karen joined Research Director in 2005 as Sales and Programming Research Assistant and in 2007 was promoted to Research Consultant.

Dusty joined Research Director, Inc. in 2021. She has worked more than 25 years in marketing research and has 30+ years’ experience with copy editing and proofreading, including for newspapers. With expertise in honing presentations, proposals, correspondence, and client reports, she aims for correct spelling, punctuation, and grammar, as well as tight verbiage and consistency of written text with data. Her command of desktop publishing assists in clearly presenting information via charts, tables, and graphs.

Lucas Gordon joined Research Director, Inc. in 2022, just after graduating with a B.S. in Information Science from the University of Maryland. Lucas interprets radio ratings data to create dynamic presentations that help our clients increase sales. When he’s not at work, he likes to watch movies and go shopping.

Marc is a true Nielsen Audio guru. Before helping found Research Director in 1991, he worked as Arbitron Radio Product Manager, just as the company was introducing its first PC applications, such as Arbitrends™. Marc oversees the development of all software systems related to the production of our products and services, as well as all corporate administration. Marc has a B.S. in Operations Research from The George Washington University and has completed 95% of his work towards a M.S. in Artificial Intelligence from The George Washington University.

Karen excels at finding the right narrative for radio stations to grow their ratings and revenue. She has 20+ years of experience in the radio industry, the majority with Arbitron/Nielsen. At Research Director, Inc., Karen is responsible for all aspects of client communications and interactions to ensure that clients get the best value from our services. She received a B.S. in Marketing from Northern Illinois University.

Ashley joined Research Director, Inc. in 2022 after spending 16 years in the government sector. She served 11 years in the U.S. Navy as a translator, interpreter, proofreader, and editor, and later performed those roles for various government entities after the end of her military service. Ashley holds an Associate’s degree in Persian, as well as a Bachelor’s degree in Applied Linguistics. Her responsibilities include proofreading client deliverables for grammar, accuracy, consistency, and clarity. When she’s not at work, Ashley enjoys serving as her young son’s personal jungle gym, sewing, baking, reading, and expanding her knowledge of all things linguistics-related.

Charlie retired at the end of 2021. Please reach out to Marc Greenspan or email info@ResearchDirectorInc.com.

Charlie knows radio from the inside out and outside in. He spent 12 years as Vice President of Research/Marketing at Eastman Radio. During that time he was also a member of the Arbitron Advisory Council and Chairman of the RAB Goals Committee. Prior to Eastman, he held positions as Client Service Representative at Arbitron for the firm’s rep/network/agency division, and Account Executive at WWDC-AM/FM in Washington, D.C. He joined Research Director, Inc. as a Partner in 1997. He received a B.S. in Administration and Management from Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Industrial Administration.

Nicole was an experienced media professional when she arrived at Research Director in 1998, having worked for radio stations and in regional marketing/advertising sales at a national cable servicing company. Throughout her career at RDI, she has helped our clients by delivering consultations, trainings, and impactful sales presentations that reinforce their competitive strengths. Nicole now oversees the process of transforming raw data into specific, actionable information that our clients can use to make excellent strategic decisions.

Before joining Research Director in 2019, Hayden was busy gaining a well-rounded knowledge of the radio industry by working his way through the ranks at local stations in Charlotte, NC. With hands-on Promotions, Programming, and Sales experience, Hayden brings practical knowledge, understanding, and insights to his role as Client Services Consultant. He has a B.A. in Electronic/Broadcast Media from Appalachian State University.

Matt joined Research Director, Inc. in 2017. He has a B.A. in Communication-Arts from Salisbury University. He is the utility player of the office and has his hand in all areas of the business supporting the Programming and Client Services Consultants creating materials. He also plays a key role in servicing our non-radio station clients. He previously interned in the Promotions Department at WMZQ-FM in Washington, D.C. and worked as a Research Associate at Arbitron. He is an avid D.C. sports fan and is looking forward to seeing his teams win again … someday.

Andrew joined Research Director, Inc. in 2022. He graduated with a B.A. of Business Administration from Temple University in 2021. His role is generating presentations highlighting competitive advantages for our clients. When Andrew is not in the office, you can probably find him in his home kitchen cooking new meals, or anywhere outdoors enjoying nature. Prior to this role, Andrew worked as a student consultant for several firms in the Philadelphia area on data analysis and database implementation projects.

Matthew joined Research Director, Inc. in 2021. He develops marketing assets and graphics, supervises the Quality Control Team, and has supported the team’s market research and production efforts. Prior to joining, he has been a multimedia, administrative, and technical specialist with experience in small business and community development; media and technical training across the lifespan; and arts administration. He received his Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with a concentration in Animation from the University of Maryland, Baltimore County.