Bob Linger Biography

HR&DC Responsibilities

As Sr. Vice President of Communications, Bob Linger is charged with shaping the organization’s approach to message development, outreach and engagement in its communications efforts. Bob’s duties include planning and implementing communications strategies, social and interactive media, and media relations.

Born of his nearly three decades in broadcast television, marketing consulting and digital marketing, Bob’s unique perspective on content development gives him a keen understanding of communications planning and content development for engaging HR&DC communities.

Bob Linger Background

Prior to joining HR&DC, Bob served as Vice President and General Manager WTVT Television in Tampa, Florida. His experience at WTVT included management of broadcast and online media content, including the development of WTVT’s blogs, website, and digital assets. His responsibilities also included oversight of Station Operations / P&L, News / Policy, Programming, Creative Services, Advertising Sales, Engineering, and Human Resources. In addition to his role with HR&DC, Bob owns a marketing consulting practice and is the founder of a Tampa digital marketing agency (www.newmarketinglighthouse.com).

Bob earned a B.S. in Communications from Ohio University with a self directed curriculum concentrated in journalism, advertising and electronic media management. He holds certifications from the University of San Francisco in Integrated Online Strategies; Search Engine Marketing and Usability and Advanced Interactive Marketing and Measurement. He is also recognized as a HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certified Professional.