Background
Hosking, Robert Leroy was born on November 9, 1931 in Ramsey, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles E. and Luella (Bartholf) Hosking.
broadcasting company executive
Hosking, Robert Leroy was born on November 9, 1931 in Ramsey, New Jersey, United States. Son of Charles E. and Luella (Bartholf) Hosking.
Bachelor, Gettysburg College, 1953. Master of Business Administration, University Michigan, 1958.
Management trainee Columbia Broadcasting System, Inc., 1958-1959. Account executive WCBS, 1959-1963. General sales manager WCBS radio, 1963-1970.
Vice president, general manager Station-WCBS-television, New York City, 1970-1974, Station-WCAU-television, Philadelphia, 1974-1978. Vice president affiliate relations Columbia Broadcasting System television Network, New York City, 1978-1981. President Columbia Broadcasting System Radio, since 1981.
Board directors Radio Advertising Bureau, Advertising Council.
Served with United States Navy, 1953-1956. Member of New York Athletic, Hartwood.
Married Valentina Kopach, September 8, 1957. Children: Deborah, Patricia, Wesley.