Clear Channel Entertainment Taps Kimberly Bowron to Lead Charitable Programs; Company Organizing Current Massive Giving Efforts.Entertainment Editors/Business Editors HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 21, 2004 To enhance and broaden its charitable giving efforts in local communities across the country, Clear Channel Entertainment has created a dedicated division of the company called "Clear Channel Entertainment Charities" and tapped Kimberly Bowron as senior vice president, corporate culture and philanthropy, to lead the program. In her new role, she will develop national charitable partnerships that utilize the company's extensive resources and assets to make an even greater community-based impact. In addition, she will work collaboratively with Clear Channel Entertainment local and regional business units on their individual charity projects and commitments. "Clear Channel Entertainment contributes a tremendous amount of dollars, in-kind resources and volunteer time to every single community in which we operate," said Brian Becker, chairman and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of Clear Channel Entertainment. "We are committed to continuing this and expanding our efforts in such a way that we can serve a greater number of needs." Clear Channel Entertainment Charities plans to identify two national organizations to provide year-long support as well as a number of projects that have ties to the live entertainment industry. In addition, the company will work with artists to contribute time and resources to the charitable causes they hold close to their hearts. "We have been hard at work talking to Noun 1. talking to - a lengthy rebuke; "a good lecture was my father's idea of discipline"; "the teacher gave him a talking to" lecture, speech rebuke, reprehension, reprimand, reproof, reproval - an act or expression of criticism and censure; "he had to a number of different non-profit organizations and we have several upcoming significant announcements to make regarding the new programs and partnerships we are establishing," said Bowron. "Our primary emphasis will be working with charities that can directly impact local communities and the people who live there. After all, our employees live and work there, as well, and they are eager to give their time and talents to worthwhile causes. And our artists have an equally deep commitment to the communities where they perform." Bowron has been with Clear Channel Entertainment for three years, previously serving as vice president, human resources. Prior to joining Clear Channel Entertainment, Bowron served as leadership consultant for Honeywell. Bowron was the director of human resources for both Triconex and Midcom Corporation in California. Bowron received her bachelor of arts in psychology from California State University, Fullerton California State University, Fullerton, commonly known as CSUF, CSU Fullerton, or Cal State Fullerton, is a part of the California State University system. The University is located in the city of Fullerton, California, in northern Orange County. and her master of arts Master of Arts Noun a degree, usually postgraduate in a nonscientific subject, or a person holding this degree Noun 1. Master of Arts - a master's degree in arts and sciences Artium Magister, MA, AM in industrial organizational psychology from California State University Enrollment  , Long Beach. Bowron additionally attended the Anderson
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About Clear Channel Entertainment Clear Channel Entertainment, a leading producer and marketer of live entertainment events, is a subsidiary of Clear Channel Communications Not to be confused with clear channel radio stations, which are AM radio stations with certain technical parameters. Clear Channel Communications (NYSE: CCU) is a media conglomerate company based in the United States. (NYSE NYSE See: New York Stock Exchange :CCU CCU abbr. 1. coronary care unit 2. critical care unit CCU critical care unit. CCU Critical care unit, see there ), a global leader in the away-from-home advertising industry. Clear Channel Entertainment currently owns, operates and/or exclusively books approximately 130 live entertainment venues, including nearly 100 in North America and more than 30 in Europe. In 2003, 69 million people attended approximately 32,000 events promoted and/or produced by the company, including live music events; Broadway, West End and touring theatrical shows; family entertainment shows; museum exhibitions, and specialized sports and motor sports events. In addition, the company's independently operated athlete representation business, SFX SFX Special Effects SFX Self Extracting (data compression) SFX SpreadFireFox (IRC) SFX Sound Effect(s) SFX Side Effects (counter-strike gaming clan) , provides management, marketing and financial consulting services to many of the world's top professional athletes. Clear Channel Entertainment also provides marketing services through LIVE Channel, a company dedicated to creating and executing live events for companies seeking brand promotion. Clear Channel Entertainment operates throughout North America, Europe, and Australia. More information may be found by visiting www.cc.com and www.clearchannel.com. |
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