Bruce Bidwell Friend

Background

Friend, Bruce Bidwell was born on February 13, 1957 in Boston, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Walter A. and Cynthia (Churchill) Friend.

Education

Bachelor in Communications cum laude, University Massachusetts, 1979.

Career

Research manager, Home Box Office, New York City, 1981-1983; research manager, Home Box Office, New York City, 1985-1986; research manager, The Disney Channel, Los Angeles, 1984-1985; associate research director, Saatchi & Saatchi, Compton, New York City, 1987-1988; director program research, Telemundo Group, Inc., New York City, since 1988.

Achievements

• Bruce Bidwell Friend has been listed as a noteworthy television research executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Member ARF Ethnic Research Steering Committee, Spanish television Ratings Council, Spanish television Audience Research Board, Time/Life Alumni Association.

Interests

• Avocations: songwriting, tennis, golf, sailing.

Connections

Father:

Walter A. Friend

Mother:

Cynthia (Churchill) Friend