About Us

Phil Brown

Chief Executive Officer (contact)

Phil Brown began his radio career over 25 years ago at Interep, a company where he spent the majority of his career in managerial and executive positions. Along the way, Phil also founded Regional Market Radio in 1997 to serve the needs of stations outside of the top metros.

Phil started his career in unwired network radio in the billing department. Despite his penchant for numbers, he was attracted to the sales side of the business. In 1985, Phil became an account executive for McGavren Guild Radio. At MGG, in addition to his work developing new accounts with advertising agencies, Phil specialized in agricultural sales and covered the New England and Upstate New York sales regions.

After a few years in Interep's Promotion Marketing division where he worked with advertisers to develop innovative, value-added programs, in 1992 Phil was tapped to lead Interep's Specialized Agency Sales Division. As Vice President, Specialized Agency Sales, Phil developed and implemented a sales system to increase business out of small to mid-size agencies nationally. Eventually, the SAS division opened branches in 7 major Interep offices and developed over $50 million in new business for Interep's client radio stations.

In 1995, Phil's role was expanded when he was named President of Interep's Network Division. In this position, he was responsible for unwired network sales performance nationally. During his tenure, the share of Interep's business from unwired network buys rose from 9% to 21%.

Never able to resist a challenge, while still leading Interep's Network Division, Phil embarked on his next venture – founding Regional Market Radio (RMR). In 1997, he recognized the need for advertisers to reach consumers in smaller markets, using C&D county radio stations that were often overlooked by traditional rep firms, and he saw an opportunity. He founded Regional Market Radio (RMR), which ultimately developed into a small market representation company specializing in stations outside of the top 50 markets.

Phil remained President of Interep's Network Division until May, 2006, when he began work on his new company, Focus 360. In March of 2007, RMR was renamed Local Focus and incorporated into Focus 360.

Phil lives in Westport, Connecticut with his wife, Lynn, and his four children.

Debbie Durben

President (contact)

Debbie Durben's more than 25 years in the radio industry have been marked by a steady rise to the top, punctuated by major successes and bolstered by a genuine love for the medium. She joined the trade at the Radio Advertising Bureau and spent the next 21 years of her career working at Interep. In 2001, Debbie was promoted to President of the Interep Marketing Group where her edge was sharpened as she worked strictly on developing new and innovative ways for advertisers to use radio. She joined Focus360 as President in January 2007.

"We are in a very dynamic marketplace where the playing field has changed. For that reason, innovative marketers need to offer up unique and exclusive solutions. Our combined experience in Radio Representation, Digital Media, and New Business puts us in an exceptional position to create and then offer advertisers seamless integration across all channels. I am thrilled to be a part of Focus360 and look forward to activating our innovative and integrated solutions."

Debbie's achievements also have been recognized outside the halls of Interep. In 2001, she was accepted into the prestigious Young Presidents' Organization (YPO), Fairchester (Fairfield and Westchester) Chapter. Debbie, it should be noted, is one of two female members of the Fairchester YPO chapter. In 2003, 2004, 2005 and again in 2006 she was named one of radio's Most Influential Women by Radio Ink. In 2004, 2005, and again in 2006, she was also named as one of "AWRT's Top 20 Sales & Marketing Women in Radio, Television and Cable." She was elected to the board of AWRT in 2005.

Debbie began her radio career in 1980 at the Radio Advertising Bureau, where she directed the member service department. In 1985, she joined Interep as an Account Executive and was a part of starting a new company, Durpetti & Associates. In 1993, she became one of the first employees at a new Interep division called Radio 20:20, designed to help advertisers reach their markets through the strategic and creative use of radio and the Internet. She later opened the Boston office of Radio 20:20, where she personally developed more than $30 million in new business. She returned to New York in 2001 as President of Radio 20:20, now known as the Interep Marketing Group. During her six years as President of IMG, she and her department team developed close to $500 Million in new business for the radio industry. Debbie is also a six time winner of Interep's prestigious Chairman's Circle Award, presented each year to employees whose performance is deemed exemplary by a panel of judges.

Debbie takes pride in serving as a role model for other women in the industry and most especially for her nine year old daughter Mikaela. Debbie enjoys an active and fun filled lifestyle outside of work and loves spending time with her daughter, husband, family and friends.

Kay Olin

President, Local Focus (contact)

You might say that the story of Kay Olin can be summed up as "a loss for politics, a big gain for radio." Kay, a native of Florida, grew up in the political arena. Her father was a political lobbyist for over 30 years, and her grandfather represented Florida in both the State Senate and the House of Representatives. As a political science major at Agnes Scott College in Atlanta, Kay seemed destined for a career in politics as well... until she heard the call of media.

Fascinated by the workings of broadcast media, Kay worked briefly at a national television sales organization before accepting an Account Executive position at radio station WIVY-FM in Jacksonville - thus building the foundation for her ensuing career in radio.

"'Creativity, collaboration, consensus, courageous action;' These are the words my grandfather emphasized for success in life, to his partners, to his constituents, and to me as a child - long before I knew what they really meant," Kay remembers. "Those lessons have been invaluable to me in every stage and challenge life has presented." And she learned those lessons well as just a few years later, at age 28, Kay was named General Manager of radio station WANM in Tallahassee. With this promotion, Kay became one of the first female general managers - not to mention one of the youngest - in the country.

After returning to Atlanta in 1979, Kay threw her hat into the national radio sales ring as an Account Executive at Torbet Radio and has never looked back. Having recently celebrated her 25th year with Interep, the nation's largest independent sales and marketing company, Kay's penchant for politics and public service has made for an inspired career with the company.

During her impressive tenure with Interep, Kay has initiated several key programs within the organization. In 1994, she founded and served as chairman of the company's Quality Service Team - a program dedicated to ensuring the highest level of service for Interep's client stations and the advertising agencies that it serves. She has also been actively involved with Interep's RAPPER (Radio Apprentice) Program, an intensive training program for people starting careers in radio.

In September 2007, Kay was named President of Interep's newest division, Interep Local Focus. The new operating company provides national representation for station groups in small to mid-sized markets with national billings under $500,000.

Kay is an eight-time winner of Interep's prestigious Chairman’s Circle Award in recognition of exemplary service. She has served on the Board of Georgia Public Broadcasting and is an active member of the Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club (ABAC). Kay is a member of the AWRT National Board and is also a founding member and the immediate past-president of the Atlanta chapter of American Women in Radio & Television (AWRT), which now has more than 85 members. She also is a frequently requested speaker and panelist at industry events across the country.

In 2007, she was named one of the Top 25 Women in Atlanta by Atlanta Women Magazine. She served as the Radio Advertising Bureau's Sales Conference Program Chair. Kay was selected as one of Radio Ink's 50 Most Influential Women in Radio. Also, for the fourth time, Kay was honored with being selected as one of AWRT's 25 Women Who Rule in Sales and Marketing. In addition, Kay was selected for the Atlanta Broadcast Advertising Club's Lifetime Achievement Award in 2008.

Kevin Coyne

President, Digital Focus (contact)

Kevin has more than 24 years experience working in advertising agencies in both New York and California: McCaffrey & McCall, Saatchi & Saatchi and Bates Worldwide. He spent 17 years managing departments, regional offices and international client services. He has created new agency services, opened new offices and transformed existing operations into contemporary and multi-faceted organizations. As the Media Director for Bates North America he won industry awards, was quoted frequently in the industry trade press, developed and cultivated new business and served as a mentor in training and guiding junior staff. He also served on the 4A's Media Policy Committee and was involved in organizing their annual Media Convention.

He left the agency business in 2002 and got involved with local retail businesses. As the internet grew into both a sales channel and communication tool he began to explore how local businesses could harness this power to drive traffic to their stores. In 2005, Kevin established strategic alliances with key supplier companies for best-in-class services and began developing local market internet packages tailored to the needs of a given Marketer.

Today, Kevin is President of Digital Focus 360, LLC, an operating unit of Focus 360, LLC. He's married with three children. He enjoys playing golf and getting together with family and friends.