Background
Arcara, James Amadeus was born on September 21, 1934 in Buffalo. Son of Philip Anthony and Angeline (Lipomi) Arcara.
broadcasting company executive
Arcara, James Amadeus was born on September 21, 1934 in Buffalo. Son of Philip Anthony and Angeline (Lipomi) Arcara.
Bachelor of Business Administration in Economics and Philosophy, St. Bonaventure University, 1956.
Account executive, Station WKBW subsidiary Capital Cities Communications, Inc., Buffalo, 1956-1961; general sales manager, Station WKBW subsidiary Capital Cities Communications, Inc., Buffalo, 1961-1967; vice president, general manager, Station WPRO-AM-FM subsidiary Capital Cities Communications, Inc., Providence, 1967-1970; vice president, general manager, Station WPAT-AM-FM subsidiary Capital Cities Communications, Inc., Clifton, New Jersey, 1970-1980; executive vice president radio, Capital Cities Communications, Inc., New York City, 1980-1985; president radio division, Capital Cities/ABC, Inc., New York City, 1985-1996. Chairman Radio Advertising Bureau, New York City, 1987-1988. Board directors Advertising Council, Inc., New York City.
Board of directors Providence Chamber of Commerce, 1966-1970, Paterson Chamber of Commerce, New Jersey, 1973-1979, Boys Club Paterson, 1973-1979. Member National Association Broadcasters (board directors 1988-1989), Rhode Island State Broadcasters (president 1970), Rhode Island Advertising Club (president 1970), New York Radio Broadcasters (chairman 1974-1975).
1 child, David James.