Weintraub – Director of National Sales @ Pappas Telecasting In Chicago.

Pappas Telecasting Companies announced the appointment of Alan Weintraub to the position of Director of National Sales – Chicago, effective immediately. In his new position, he is responsible for national sales in the Midwest region for Pappas’ general market and Azteca America stations, sales of special event programming, new business development, and sales for all Pappas Web sites. Mr. Weintraub will report to Gerald Linehan, Senior Vice President, National Spot Sales of Pappas Telecasting Companies’ Television Station Group.

In making the announcement, Mr. Linehan said, “Alan has a deep knowledge of the advertising industry, which I believe will serve our company well. His experience in several different media will give him a distinct advantage in directing our national sales efforts in the Midwest. We’re very excited about Alan joining our team.”

Mr. Weintraub commented, “This is an intriguing time for the television industry, as our business is undergoing huge shifts. Those companies that make the right moves stand to capitalize on the myriad opportunities for revenue growth that exist with new media. I’m looking forward to being part of an organization that doesn’t fret about change, but rather embraces it.”

Most recently, Mr. Weintraub served as an Account Manager and Franchise Specialist for National Cable Communications. Prior to that, he held sales management positions at Viacom-owned Spark Network Services, Clear Channel Communications, and ABC owned & operated WLS-TV in Chicago, where he was also a member of The Walt Disney Company’s Synergy Committee. In 1980, he became Vice President/Executive Director of Operations, Advertising & Marketing for Illinois-based The Hair Performers, where he supervised all advertising, marketing and business development strategies for more than 300 locations.