About the Author

Melody Spann Cooper
Melody Spann Cooper

Melody Spann Cooper is Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, a best-in-class African-American owned media boutique whose properties include radio and interactive platforms. The two properties combine to provide niche programming to Chicago’s thriving Black and Hispanic populations. As Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, she joined an elite list of America’s female broadcast owners after purchasing the company’s controlling interest in 1999. Midway Broadcasting properties include WVON 1690AM, the oldest Black-oriented radio station in Chicago. With its urban talk format, the station is lauded as a leading source of information and community empowerment. In 2007, Spann Cooper spearheaded the corporation’s expansion with the development of WRLL 1450AM, Chicago’s Home for Hispanic Independent Broadcasters. WRLL is committed to preserving the authentic voice and culture of Chicago’s growing Latino target market. In
addition to the company’s radio properties, Midway Broadcasting Corporation has established itself as a premier event and integrated marketing company. Spann Cooper’s other professional affiliations include: Vice Chair of the Illinois Broadcasting Association; the Co-Chair of the Diversity and Inclusion Council for the
Obama Library Foundation; Board Member of Chicago’s tourism board, Choose Chicago; Trustee of the Museum of Science & Industry; The Executive Committee of the Business Leadership Council; Executive Board Member of The National Association of Black- Owned Broadcasters, and Co-Founder of the Color Us Woman Organization. Spann Cooper’s accomplishments in broadcast media have been recognized by numerous organizations that have highlighted her achievements in leadership and business. She holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from the Loyola, The University of Chicago. She is married and the daughter of legendary radio personality Pervis Spann “The Blues Man.”

About the Book

"The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal"

"The Girlfriend's Guide to Closing the Deal" Summary

Melody Spann Cooper is one of the country’s leading female broadcast executives who has mastered the art of Closing the Deal. In her debut book, she shares her story of finding her voice in a male-dominated industry. 

In this semi-autobiographical work, Melody uses her special brand of warmth, candor, and wit as she shares with readers how they can use their power to enhance opportunities as the highest level. 

This is a must-read for entrepreneurs and female executives who wants to position themselves as a driving force for change and equity at the table where the deals are done.

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