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Esposito is the Editor of AkronNewsNow and also oversees news and information media for WAKR-WONE-WQMX radio in Akron, OH.

He is chairman of the Radio Television News Directors Foundation (RTNDA), a past chair of RTNDA, former President of the Ohio Associated Press Broadcasters Association (OAPB), a former member of the Akron Press Club Board of Directors and a former member of the Kent State University Journalism and Mass Communications student media advisory board.

He presently serves as a Trustee of the Ohio Coalition for Open Government (affiliated with the Ohio Newspapers Foundation.)

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posted 6/24/2009 11:00:06 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	Recall Thoughts & Hunky Lee Update Blowout. Not even close. Over when it started. Wiped the floor with 'em. read more "Recall Thoughts & Hunky Lee Update"... link to post \| (comments: 1)

posted 6/23/2009 7:32:18 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	LIVE VIDEO Something Different Pushing the envelope a bit here at AkronNewsNow, we decided the 2009 Recall would provide a chance to stretch our creative wings and try streaming live video in addition to our blog-style coverage of breaking news. read more "LIVE VIDEO Something Different"... link to post \| (comments: 2)

posted 6/23/2009 2:27:49 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	VIDEO The Stud: An Update On a day when Akronites are going to the polls (well, OK, a few of 'em ARE trickling into voting booths) to determine Don Plusquellic's political future, I just can't shake the image of the hunk who just might be our next United States Senator. read more "VIDEO The Stud: An Update"... link to post \| (no comments yet)

posted 6/20/2009 1:04:15 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	Dad: A Letter For All Of 'Em Part of carrying the "guy card" is understanding just when it is OK to give an emotional shake of the head, allow a catch in the throat, or God forbid shed a tear. read more "Dad: A Letter For All Of 'Em"... link to post \| (no comments yet)

posted 6/19/2009 11:52:58 AM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	VIDEO Lee Fisher: Stud Candidate There's a video making it's way through the blogosphere showcasing Ohio's Lieutenant Governor as a man who won't sleep until he's sure his message is getting out -- and this message shows off more than just political will. read more "VIDEO Lee Fisher: Stud Candidate"... link to post \| (no comments yet)

posted 6/17/2009 5:42:30 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	The Numbers Game Wednesday's official announcement -- after the news broke Tuesday -- of jobs coming to Akron is welcome news from any camp. The question is: just how many, really? read more "The Numbers Game"... link to post \| (comments: 1)

posted 6/15/2009 3:41:45 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	R Minus 7, No News2Night, Marriage Politics and Got Safe? Both AkronNewsNow and the Akron Beacon Journal provided extensive coverage over the weekend of the Mayor Recall race, and with just over a week to go you can expect to see a stronger push from both sides. That'll include saying anything to energize their vote. read more "R Minus 7, No News2Night, Marriage Politics and Got Safe?"... link to post \| (comments: 2)

posted 6/9/2009 11:44:37 AM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	Mayoral Recall: A Media Planning Guide With two weeks to go before the June 23, 2009 Akron election to determine if Mayor Don Plusquellic will continue in office, here's some thoughts and planning advisories. When petitions were first delivered then certified, it was pretty clear there would be a vote this summer on the ChangeAkronNow push to recall Plusquellic. No more talking; a deadline to finally put this issue to bed. read more "Mayoral Recall: A Media Planning Guide"... link to post \| (comments: 4)

posted 6/8/2009 3:46:26 PM by Edward L. Esposito, AkronNewsNow.com
	Stimulus Bait & Switch It has been a slight talking point here in northeast Ohio, but down south there is plenty of hot conversation and downright hostility over reports Columbus, Georgia may get federal stimulus money to build new headquarters and manufacturing facilities for Dayton sell-out NCR. read more "Stimulus Bait & Switch"... link to post \| (comments: 1)

posted 6/4/2009 6:09:46 PM by Edward L. Esposito
	Getting Nailed v Getting Screwed Observations on how the courts, at least in the case of one of the biggest bankruptcy actions to ever grace the docket, can mean less about fairness and justice and more about power and where one stands in line. read more "Getting Nailed v Getting Screwed"... link to post \| (comments: 1)