Background
Giddens, Charles Edwin was born on March 12, 1944 in Washington, Georgia, United States. Son of Joel E. and Elizabeth Giddens.
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Charles Edwin Giddens
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Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, U. Georgia, 1966; postgraduate, U. Georgia, 1967.
Career
Executive vice president, Radio Athens, Georgia, 1966-1975; executive vice president, Mc Clure Stations, Columbus, Georgia, 1975-1976; general manager, Station KOPA-AM-FM, Phoenix, 1977-1979; general manager, Station KFMK, Houston, 1979-1980; executive vice president, 1st Media, Washington, 1980-1983; executive vice president, Station WWLT, Gainesville and Atlanta, Georgia., 1984; broker, Chapman Associations, Washington, 1985-1987; partner, Media Venture Partners, Washington, since 1987. Co-owner Southern Broadcasting Companies.
Achievements
Membership
Adviser to president U. Georgia, Athens, 1976-1977. Board directors Boy Scouts American, Athens, 1971-1974, American Cancer Society, Athens, 1973-1974. Served with United States Army Reserve, 1967-1974.
Member Broadcast Pioneers, National Association Broadcasters, National Association Media Brokers.
Connections
Married Joanne Norris, December 19, 1966. Children: Kelly, Cassie.
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Nationality
American
Awards
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Recipient Leadership award Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, 1976. Named Boss ofYr., United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Athens, 1976, Radio Executive of Year, Bobby Poes Music Survey, Washington, District of Columbia, 1977.Recipient Leadership award Georgia Chamber of Commerce, Atlanta, 1976. Named Boss ofYr., United States Junior Chamber of Commerce, Athens, 1976, Radio Executive of Year, Bobby Poes Music Survey, Washington, District of Columbia, 1977.