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Women To Watch: Anissa Turner-Randolph, Radio One Richmond
(By Charese Fruge') Anissa Turner-Randolph is the Marketing Director for Radio One Richmond, in charge of four urban radio brands and their marketing efforts, community events, partnerships, and client campaigns.
In her spare time, she serves as the chair of the advisory committee for Black RVA, which promotes Black-owned hospitality and tourism in the Richmond region.
Anissa started in radio in 2015 as an intern at Radio One Richmond while attending Virginia State University. After graduating in 2016, she got her first job at 103 Jamz (WOWI) in Norfolk as a sales rep. "I realized immediately that the hustle and bustle of sales was not for me," says Anissa. "But it did increase my creativity and love for radio."
"I worked that gig for about a year, then went into communications and administration for the Norfolk Public School District. I got a call in 2019 about a Marketing Coordinator position back at Radio One Richmond, where I started and the rest, as they say, is 'History.' Three years later I was promoted to Promotions Director leading up to my most recent position as Marketing Director."
"When I started, I didn't know much about radio, other than growing up and listening to Tom Joyner with my parents. I didn't know all that went into running radio stations until I did my internship, and from there, I understood the entire trajectory of the business. I fell in love with the creativity behind it and I'm also a 'music head,' so that's a plus. Being able to contribute to the industry that I grew up loving is very rewarding."
"One of the best experiences I've had so far is working with the Virginia Association of Broadcasters 'Best of the Best' class," says Anissa. "I'm extremely proud of that. It's a leadership program where I am able to work with other industry professionals and gain knowledge that will not only help me but also my colleagues in Richmond in the future."
"So far, one of my biggest challenges is being in the same office that I started in as an intern in college," explains Anissa. "I often have to remind myself of how far I have come over the years. I find myself telling myself "Anissa, you are not a 19-year-old intern anymore and you are allowed to make big decisions because you have earned it.'"
One of the biggest challenges in the radio industry is engaging and capturing loyalty among the younger demographics. "I think it's important to go where they are," says Anissa. "It's safe to say Gen Z may or may not listen to the radio on their own, so we engage with them through mediums where they are consuming content. Everything you hear on air needs to live on social media as well. We have to double as content creators and keep up with the latest trends. It's also important to engage through community initiatives and events, letting them know we are a resource for them as well and we have their back when they need help moving forward."
"My advice to young Women looking to get into the business is 'Be patient and learn everything you can while you wait to advance your career,'" says Anissa. "So often we miss our blessings by rushing the process when in all actuality, we aren't ready for the thing we want the most yet. We have to hit the training ground first. Also, you have to do the hard things, even the things you don't want to do, because I guarantee, it will help build you up for the next level."
"The most common misconception about radio is that no one listens to it anymore," says Anissa. "But radio continues to prove time and time again to be one of the most influential platforms for media consumption. And even artists still want to hear their songs being played on the radio."
"I'm proud to say that Radio One Richmond is the number one radio resource for the community. We provide platforms and outlets for our listeners to be connected to things that are important to helping them and their families. Whether that's our annual Toy Drive or our Prep for Success back-to-school drive. We don't just provide music and entertainment, we are a brand that our listeners know they can turn to and rely on when they need help, and that is the most important thing to me."
Finding balance while managing several different brands at the same time requires "self-care," according to Anissa. "It's the best kind of care for me. I like to make sure I pour time into Anissa. Whether that's hanging out with friends or family or cuddling up with my one-year-old Yorkie Poo Milo, I need to relax and unwind. I can't pour from an empty cup."
Follow Anissa Turner-Randolph on social media @anissalovee_
Charese Fruge' is an award-winning Content, Broadcast, and Marketing executive with over 20 years of experience in markets like Los Angeles, San Francisco, Houston, San Diego, and Las Vegas. As the owner of MC Media, she works with radio brands and individual talents, especially young women, helping them grow their brands and negotiate on their own behalf. Find her at @MCMediaOnline. See more Women to Watch here.
Fan Relations Team
Maria Troje Poitras has been the steadying, undefeatable force behind the Minnesota Wild's Sales and Service Department since the team's inception in 2000, responsible for cultivating one of the most admired Season Ticket Member strongholds in the National Hockey League. Starting as a Fan Relations Representative and rising to Vice President, Maria shepherds a team of 12 responsible for retaining the largest share of the revenue for the company. She's also the mind behind collaborative new efforts like the Wild Rewards program and digital ticketing that have driven revenue, shattered sales goals and pushed fan satisfaction to new heights.
Maria, a graduate of Saint Catherine's University, has shaped the fan experience in the State of Hockey into one admired and modeled across professional sports. She has personal relationships with many Season Ticket Members that date back to the team's inception. She and her team have even attended their weddings, funerals, and graduations.
Maria's business insights and unwavering integrity have made her one of the most respected and valued leaders in the Wild organization. She is a constant collaborator for improving business practices and is routinely tapped as a key component in the development of the company's culture and brand initiatives.
Maria and her husband Chris make their home in Blaine, MN, with their three children, Connor, Brady, and Addison.
What Does Your Poo Say About YOU? Colour Guide Reveals The Health Clues In Stools
When people have green poo it can suggest their food is being digested too quickly
When it comes to toilet habits, everyone is different.
But, there are rules that hold true for everyone.
Now, a comprehensive guide to poo colours has been drawn up and it can reveal a lot about your health.
Faeces can be any shade from brown to green and be considered normal.
But, there are other colours that can indicate a serious problem, Gizmodo reports.
GREEN STOOLS
Green stools can be caused by many things – they often suggest food is being digested too quickly, but can also be caused by eating a lot of vegetables or green food dye.
In other cases, they can be caused by sensitivity to Anise oil or be a side effect of taking iron supplements.
White poo is caused by a shortage of bile which can result from a bile duct blockage.
For example, a gallstone can block the bile duct causing white stools.
This will also cause stomach pain, dark urine and jaundice.
YELLOW STOOLS
Yellow faeces can be produced and often is also greasy and smells of sour eggs.
This occurs when there is a lot of fat in the poo that has not been metabolised.
The can be a sign of coeliac disease and anyone with this symptom is advised to visit their doctor.
BLACK STOOLS
Many factors can cause poo to be black.
It can result from consuming liquorice or Guinness and can also be triggered by taking iron supplements.
However, having black poo can also be a sign of something more sinister.
It can be suggestive of bleeding in the upper part of the gastrointestinal tract and this can be triggered by a tumour or an ulcer.
If the blackness is caused by bleeding, the poo is often also tar-like and will smell foul.
Black poo can indicate that there is bleeding in the upper gastrointestinal tract and this can be caused by a tumour or an ulcer
Another possible sign of health problems is bright red faeces.
OTHER COLOURS
Producing red poo is quite common and can be caused by consuming beetroot, tomatoes and cranberries.
But, it can also be a sign of bleeding lower down in the intestinal tract or of haemorrhoids.
Hard as this might be to believe, people can also produce silver stools.
Unfortunately, this is a sign of very bad intestinal health.
It can suggest a blockage in the bile duct and bleeding in the upper part of the intestines.
This is because when white poo caused by a lack of bile mixes with blood, it becomes silver.
As a result, it is recommended that anyone who notices their poo turn silver heads straight to hospital.
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