Melody Spann Cooper is Chairman of Midway Broadcasting Corporation, a best-in-class African-American owned media company whose properties include radio and interactive platforms. The 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.

Spann Cooper’s other professional affiliations include: Commissioner of the Illinois Liquor Control Commission; Vice Chair of the Illinois Broadcasting Association; 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; Executive Committee Member of the Business Leadership Council; Executive Board Member of The National Association of Black-Owned Broadcasters, and Co- Founder of the Color Us Women Organization. 

Spann Cooper’s accomplishments in broadcast media have been recognized by numerous organizations that have highlighted her achievements in leadership and business. In her first book, “The Girlfriend’s Guide To Closing the Deal”, 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.

Spann Cooper he holds a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Criminal Justice from Loyola University of Chicago. She is married and the daughter of legendary radio personality Pervis Spann “The Blues Man.”

To learn more about Melody Spann Cooper, visit www.melodyspanncooper.com.

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