Meet the Judges

Joseph Cristiano

Rock/News/Sports content writer/editor for Futuri Media’s “TopicPulse”. Producer on “Carol Miller’s Get The Led Out” for United Stations Radio Networks.

After 16 years at New York’s Classic Rock Q1043, nearly 15 years of those producing in AM drive for Jim Kerr and Shelli Sonstein, Joe Cristiano decided to find his next venture, but not without leaving his impression on the market. The Jim Kerr Rock N’ Roll Morning Show finished at #1 Men 25-54 in the February 2018 NYC Metro Book.
Not giving up his early morning hours, Joe has joined the TopicPulse staff as a writer and editor on their Idea Starter feature, crafting “rip-and-read” ready stories and conversation generating think pieces in real-time for the Futuri Media network.
Joe still has his hands in producing, assembling the nationally syndicated “Carol Miller’s Get The Led Out” for United Stations Radio Networks, which is heard all across the US and in Ottawa, Canada.
He now shares his time between Toronto and New York City.

Sam Walker

National BBC Presenter and Director of What Goes On Media, who specialise in Talent Coaching and Representation

Sam is a multi-award winning broadcaster with more than 15 years’ experience in both speech and music radio. She is also a talent coach and manager and creator and host of the Award-winning podcast What Goes On Here.

Sam currently presents Sunday breakfast and programmes across the network on BBC Radio 5 Live.
She previously presented both Drive and Mid mornings on BBC Radio Manchester and across daytimes on Key 103, Real Radio, Xfm and Juice 107.2.

Sam has written for a number of online and print publications and is currently writing her first screenplay 41 Friday Nights. Sam has presented television for BBC Inside Out North West and BBC Online.

Ronnie Stanton

Australia Based Strategist, Consultant, Programmer and Coach – Ronnie Stanton Media

Ronnie Stanton has worked in competitive, major market media for over twenty years. He has launched groundbreaking formats and programmed #1 stations in the USA, Australia and Canada.
Throughout his broadcasting career, Ronnie has worked with industry legends and boldly introduced fresh new talent. He has helped small, independent broadcasters compete successfully with major conglomerates, and has worked with media giants looking for innovation and a new competitive edge.
Ronnie has wide-ranging experience in radio, television and new media and an extensive background in radio programming, promotions and marketing, music, coaching talent, on air performance and writing engaging production.

Jon Earley

Managing Director – RCS UK

Bio coming soon.