Charlie Cook Rejoins McVay Media

Cook named new VP/Country

Recently named the third most influential person in Country Music (and the #1 radio person in Country Music) by Country Air Check Magazine, Charlie Cook returns to McVay Media as VP/Country.

Cook, a 38 year broadcaster, has been active in country radio for 35-years.
Charlie is returning to his role as VP/Country for McVay Media, a position he held from 1984-1996. With Charlie’ s vast experience in the media industry, he will be consulting terrestrial radio, and aiding McVay in consulting Syndicated Programs, Artist/Singers and their managers with in the Country arena.

Cook said “I’m thrilled to be back with Mike and Doris. They’ve continued what we started together in 1984. In the 12-years that I’ve been away, we both continued to grow and expand our knowledge bases. This is going to be fun.” McVay Media President Mike McVay said “Charlie and I have talked almost every week since I first met him in 1977. Those thirty years of communication has been an education for both of us. I can’t wait to get him involved in all of our platforms.” McVay also added “Jaye Albright & Mike O’Malley will continue to be available to our client stations and they remain members of the McVay Media Advisors Alliance.”

Charlie also has experience as an on-air personality, Program Director, Operations Manager, Consultant, VP of Programming for the Westwood One Radio Network, and most recently was VP/Country for Cumulus. 

Cook has programmed radio stations in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Country Music Association, and on the Board of Directors of The Academy of Country Music. He previously served 25 years on the Country Radio Broadcaster’s Board of Directors including one term as president.

For More Information; Contact Mike McVay or Charlie Cook at:
2001 Crocker, Suite 260, Cleveland, OH 44145
440-892-1910

You can also reach them via E-mail:
Mike@mcvaymedia.com
Charlie@mcvaymedia.com