L. W. Frohlich
L. W. Frohlich | |
|---|---|
| Born | Ludwig Wolfgang Frohlich[1] 1913 |
| Died | 1971 |
| Nationality | American |
Ludwig William Frohlich (1913–1971) was a German-born American pharmaceutical advertising and radio broadcast businessman.
Early life and education
[edit]Ludwig William Frohlich was born on July 30, 1913, in Frankfurt, Germany into a Jewish family.[2][1][3] He received his B.S. in 1931 at the age of 18 from Johann Wolfgang Goethe-Universität Frankfurt am Main.[2] He studied also at the École Diderot(?) and the École nationale supérieure des Beaux-Arts de Paris in France.[2] His specialty was type design and art direction.[4]
In 1935,[1] after Hitler took power,[1], he moved to the United States as an exchange student, lived at International House of New York, later, became a trustee, and organized the alumni association.[2] In 1938, Frohlich became an American citizen.[2]
Businesses
[edit]- L. W. Frohlich & Co./Intercon International,[5] a pharmaceutical advertising agency, founded in 1941, main office in NYC[2][6]
- IMS International, a market research company in the fields of chemistry, medicine, pharmacy, airlines and optics, founded in 1954, offices throughout the world[2]
- National Science Network, a chain of FM radio stations[2][7]
The Concert Network, Inc.[19] (initiated in 1955,[20] reorganized from General Broadcasting Corporation[21][22]), was a network of FM stations owned by T. Mitchell Hastings, Jr.,[23][24] that primarily provided classical music programming, originating[25] from WBCN in Boston, with affiliates that included: WHCN in Hartford, Connecticut, WNCN in New York City,[26][27] WRCN in Riverhead, New York on Long Island and WXCN (first in chain[28]) in Providence, Rhode Island.
In November 1969, The National Science Network, Inc. purchased KMPX (FM) in San Francisco, and KPPC (AM) and KPPC-FM in Pasadena from Crosby-Pacific Broadcasting Company for a combined $1,084,000.
Arthur Sackler was a career-long "cooperative" competitor and friend.[1]
Personal life
[edit]Frohlich had a villa on the island of Elba.[2] In January 1971, Frohlich was diagnosed with a brain tumor, and he died in September.[4] Frohlich was a bachelor, his sister, a Mrs. Burns[12] of New York, was his only immediate survivor.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e Tanner, Adam (January 12, 2017). "The Gay Jewish Immigrant Whose Company Sells Your Medical Secrets". The Forward. Archived from the original on January 22, 2021. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l "L. W. Frohlich; led ad agency". The New York Times. 29 September 1971. p. 36. Archived from the original on November 14, 2018. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Tanner, Adam (10 January 2017). Our Bodies, Our Data: How Companies Make Billions Selling Our Medical Records. Beacon Press. ISBN 978-0-8070-3334-0. Retrieved 30 March 2025 – via archive.org.
- ^ a b "Ludwig Wilhelm Frohlich". Medical Advertising Hall of Fame. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ William and Charlotte Kaufman Papers, 1911-2005. "L. W. Frohlich & Co./Intercon International, 1965". Special Collections Research Center. Ann Arbor, MI: University of Michigan. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
finding aids
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Death Notices". New York Daily News. New York, New York. 29 September 1971. p. 96. Retrieved 29 March 2025 – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ "National Science Network" (PDF). Broadcasting Magazine. 1966-03-14. Retrieved 29 March 2025 – via World Radio History.
... National Science Network Inc., owned by L. W. Frohlich. Mr. Frohlich is owner of New York advertising agencies. overseas advertising and market research ...
- ^ Spencer, Gordon (April 25, 2017). "Radio Daze". Station Breaks 2. University of Missouri–Kansas City. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "WNCN WILL DROP CLASSICAL MUSIC". The New York Times. 28 August 1974. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
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- Fong-Torres, Ben (26 November 1970). "FM Radio: Power to What People? (Page 1 of 2)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- Fong-Torres, Ben (26 November 1970). "FM Radio: Power to What People? (Page 2 of 2)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ a b c "History of KPPC". theradiohistorian.org. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ a b Hilliker, Jim (2006). "Remembering KPPC-AM". www.laradio.com Los Angeles Radio People. Archived from the original on 14 Aug 2023. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "Federal Communications Commission application". Pasadena Star-News. Pasadena, California. 27 May 1969. p. 18. Retrieved 29 March 2025 – via NewspaperArchive.com.
application with the Federal communications com. Foil consent to operate Kyrc pm on 1m.1 to pursuant to the provisions of the communications act of 1934. As amended notice is hereby Given hat Tho National science network. Inc. Has filed an application Wilh the Federal communications Coin Mission for the purpose of obtaining consent for assignment of a pcpm of broadcast on 10g.7me. The officers directors and owners of to percent or More of Tho Slock Are l. W. Frohlich. Androw l. Clark. Stan Genrell and Lawrence Koffman. The application of Transfer of authorization of this station in the Publ inTerest was tendered for filing with the Federal communications comMission on May 14, 1969. Members of the Public who desire to bring to the commission s attention acts concerning this application SlioUrff write to the Federal communications commission. Washington . No later thai 30 Days biter Filing Dale. Letters should set Forth in Del in Dale. I mall he specific facts Swilch the Vavriier. Wishes the commission to consider in passing on this application. A copy of the application and related material arc on file for pubLic inspection at 5e5 East Colorado Boulevard Pasadena California.
- ^ "KPPC Los Angeles Radio History". www.playlistresearch.com. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "KROQ Los Angeles Radio History". www.playlistresearch.com. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ "Historical Timeline of 106.9 FM in San Francisco - KMPX KEAR KHIP". Bay Area Radio Museum & Hall of Fame. 9 August 2014. Archived from the original on March 19, 2025. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
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- Fong-Torres, Ben (2 April 1970). "FM Underground Radio: Love for Sale (Page 1 of 4)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- Fong-Torres, Ben (2 April 1970). "FM Underground Radio: Love for Sale (Page 2 of 4)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- Fong-Torres, Ben (2 April 1970). "FM Underground Radio: Love for Sale (Page 3 of 4)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- Fong-Torres, Ben (2 April 1970). "FM Underground Radio: Love for Sale (Page 4 of 4)". Rolling Stone. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
- ^ Jensen, John. "HISTORY". KMPX Radio .com. Archived from the original on 29 Apr 2014. Retrieved 29 March 2025.
KMPX 107FM Big Band Radio San Francisco
- ^ "FM stations of the Concert Network" (PDF). HiFi/Stereo Review. July 1959. Retrieved 30 March 2025 – via Pearl HiFi.
WNCN New York, WBCN Boston, WHCN Hartford and WXCN Providence
- ^ "SPOTLIGHT ON FM: An Incredible Diversity". High Fidelity. May 1962. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ "WNCN Ownership & Management". Archived from the original on October 11, 2007.
- ^ Billboard June 30, 1958, p. 6
- ^ Spurlin, William J. (3 August 2012). "Concert Network and a Terrible Crash". Bill Spurlin's Blog. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ Cowles, Chris (18 January 2022). "Focus On The Legendary WBCN". WRTC FM. Trinity College (Connecticut). Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ Mishkind, Barry. "Network Histories". www.oldradio.com. The Broadcast Archive. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ "The WNCN saga". wncn.org. Archived from the original on 23 July 2018. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ "WNCN MANAGEMENT HISTORY". WNCN - FM New York 104.3 Classical Radio. Archived from the original on 2007-10-11. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
- ^ "DRAFT: Broadcasting in Providence since World War II". www.bostonradio.org. Retrieved 30 March 2025.
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