Connoisseur Media announces sales leadership promotions across Connecticut and Long Island

Connoisseur Media announced on Friday several key leadership promotions within its sales organization, reflecting the company’s commitment to building a unified and collaborative structure across Connecticut and Long Island.
Stu Gorlick has been promoted to Vice President of Sales for Connecticut and Long Island. Stu has led the Connecticut team on and off for nearly two decades. His career has included leadership roles at some of the region’s most respected stations, including serving as Sales Manager at the legendary WFAN, General Manager for WRKI and that Danbury cluster, leadership positions at WPDH and the Poughkeepsie cluster, and WDRC in Hartford. The majority of his career has been dedicated to Connoisseur’s Connecticut stations, where he has consistently built systems and structures to drive sales success.
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Todd Moskowitz will move into the role of Regional Digital Sales Manager, expanding his responsibilities to include Connecticut in addition to his leadership of Long Island. Moskowitz brings extensive experience, having previously served as Director of Digital Strategy at Townsquare Media and had worked in New York City radio at 1010 WINS. Since joining Connoisseur, his expertise in digital training and execution has been instrumental in driving Long Island’s revenue growth, and he has also contributed to the company’s Connecticut stations.
Andy Alcosser, Revenue Development Manager for Connecticut, will now extend his expertise to Long Island. Andy has consistently delivered results through revenue strategy, training, and seller support and will now assist with special projects for Long Island, including training and target development.
Shannon Begley, Digital Sales Manager in Connecticut, has been promoted to General Sales Manager CT. Shannon has been with the company for over 15 years and has been an integral part of Connecticut’s success. She has risen through the ranks over the years and is a valued member of the team.
Darren DiPrima will continue as Director of Sales for Long Island, working closely with Stu to guide the market forward.
“These changes are about building a stronger, more unified local sales organization that leverages the incredible talent we already have,” said Kristin Okesson, Senior Vice President/Market Manager for Connecticut and Long Island. “Stu, Todd, Andy, Shannon, and Darren each bring unique strengths to the table, and together, their leadership will help us deliver exceptional results for our clients. I’m so proud of this team and excited to see what we will be able to accomplish for our clients together.”
The announcement underscores Connoisseur Media’s strategy to strengthen collaboration across markets, maximize growth opportunities, and continue delivering innovative solutions for clients and audiences.
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