GOSHEN, N.Y. (April 27, 2023) – Josh Sommers, Founder and CEO of Focus Media, a strategic full-service marketing, public relations and advertising agency based in New York’s Hudson Valley, today launches “The Josh Sommers Show,” a YouTube broadcast spotlighting business, politics and entertainment. The show is co-sponsored by MidHudsonNews.com, a pre-eminent news source that has served the Hudson Valley and Catskills for 23 years, as well as Focus Media.
Sommers will host each show, providing commentary and analysis, and also will interview a special guest. The launch show features former New York State Senator Mike Martucci, now the publisher of MidHudsonNews.com. The show can be viewed on YouTube at @thejoshsommersshow and at Facebook.com/thejoshsommersshow. Episodes will be archived at JoshSommers.com for viewing on demand.
“Get ready for an engaging, inviting experience,” Sommers said. “My show will spotlight the news, trends and personalities that shape our regional and national issues. We’ll certainly have engaging discussions on important topics, but we’ll also have a lighter side that’ll make you laugh.”
Sommers, who founded Focus Media in 2002, started his career as a radio broadcaster. He soon saw the need for Madison Avenue-quality public relations, marketing and advertising services in the Hudson Valley, Catskills, nationally and beyond. Part of that work evolved into overseeing marketing operations at Monticello Gaming and Raceway for three years. He later served as a consultant and lobbyist for 15 years to its parent company, Empire Resorts, which later built Resorts World Catskills. Sommers and Focus Media have parlayed that vision into a legacy of service for clients that has resulted in $2 billion in economic investment in the region and a track record of helping businesses grow, jobs creation, community investment and philanthropy.
“MidHudsonNews.com is proud to sponsor The Josh Sommers Show and I’m honored to be Josh’s first guest,” said Martucci. “Josh’s deep respect in the community – built upon his business success, deep record of supporting charities and thorough knowledge of regional and national issues – perfectly positions him to host a show like this.”
Focus Media’s clients have included many of the region’s most notable businesses, many with international influence, along with local governments and nonprofit organizations. Sommers and Focus Media are known for providing comprehensive, strategic solutions that are proven to work.
“Don’t be surprised if the show includes hands-on marketing, advertising and public relations strategies,” Sommers said. “There’ll always be useful takeaways that will make our program a must-watch.”
About Focus Media, Inc.
Focus Media, Inc. is an award-winning, full-service public relations and marketing firm specializing in market research, branding, design, collateral development, TV and radio production, media planning and placement. Since launching the company in 2002, President and CEO Josh Sommers has assembled a highly talented team of marketing experts, public relations strategists and acclaimed graphic designers who have made Focus Media a pre-eminent advertising agency known for its creativity, innovation and cutting-edge marketing strategies. Visit FocusMediaUSA.com.
