Since 2000, Mr. Dickens has served as Vice President, Western Division Sales for CMR's Broadcast Group. Mr. Dickens joined CMR in 1995 as Regional Sales Manager for the Broadcast Group, based in Dallas. Since that time, he has helped grow CMR's offices in Chicago and Dallas, secured long-term relationships with key clients and spearheaded new business development for his territories.

"Carl's vast industry knowledge and long-term experience will serve CMR and our clients well as we examine ways to build our business and provide our key broadcasting and publishing segments with the best in competitive marketing information," said David Peeler, president and CEO of CMR. "We are delighted that Carl has accepted this new role."

Mr. Dickens' career in the broadcast industry spans more than 30 years. Prior to CMR, he served as West Coast Sales Manager for Arbitron TV and held management positions with CBS stations in Philadelphia, Chicago and San Francisco over the course of an 11-year period. Before that, Mr. Dickens began his career as a reporter for both television and radio, where he progressed to news director and general manager positions.

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