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Interview with Nick Grubb

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A JMS and Rhodes Music Radio alum, Nick Grubb completed his BJourn in the mid-90s and started his career here in the Eastern Cape, with the Eastern Cape News Agency, from which he moved to Radio Algoa as News Editor. In 2002 he moved to flagship SABC station 5FM as programme manager and thereafter filled the roles of programme strategist and New Media Manager: PCS with the SABC. Further experience was gained in brand development for Classic FM and, towards the end of 2009, with the expertise accumulated in more than a decade of work in radio and new media, Nick started Sussed Creative Solutions to help clients such as Nedbank, Rand Merchant Bank and Kagiso Media to identify, develop and re-purpose their content and apply this to relevant platforms and media in an effective and profitable way. In 2011, Nick moved full-time to Kagiso Media as Chief Executive: Radio, overseeing the group’s radio operations (including two of South Africa’s largest independent stations, Jacaranda FM and East Coast Radio). He also participates in strategic and operational development of the Kagiso Group as part of the KM Exco. Nick is a staunch believer in the future of the audio industry, with radio at the core, stating that digital innovations, collective industry initiatives and continued commitment to excellent programming will keep the industry relevant and successful. Nick gives back to the broadcasting industry as a volunteer with the Digital Audio Committee IAB and as deputy chair of the National Association of Broadcasters (South Africa) Excor
28 Jun 2023 English South Africa Business · Education

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