NPR Selects a Senior Broadcast Programming Strategy Leader
After "an extensive national search," NPR has selected what it calls "an experienced media professional" to help drive the strategic direction of its broadcast programming (beyond the newsmagazines).
Gray Selects A New WNDU Leader
For the past three years, he's served as Director of Sales for "Action News 5," the NBC affiliate serving Memphis owned by Gray Television. As of today, this 20-year local broadcast TV sales pro is now General Manager of another NBC affiliate owned by Gray.
Scripps’ Buffalo Affiliate Loses A Key News Anchor
WKBW-7 news anchor Ashley Rowe, who arrived from Ontario with much promise, is leaving the ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.
Disney Branded TV Makes a PR Pick
She's being described as "a seasoned communications executive" stepping in to a newly created role — one intended to focus on 'communications that drive the business and build Disney Branded Television’s brand reputation.
Moore Rises To Top Revenue, Digital Sales Role At Sinclair
Since 2019, he has served as the SVP of Digital Sales at Sinclair Broadcast Group. As of today, he's now sporting the title of Chief Revenue Officer/SVP of Digital Sales and Sports at the media company.
ABC Audio Selects a New VP
A "trusted member" of the ABC Audio team has just been promoted to the role of VP, giving her oversight of the entire audio business, which includes ABC News Radio, podcasts and the entertainment content service.
TelevisaUnivision Welcomes a Head of U.S. Distribution
TelevisaUnivision is bulking up its domestic distribution efforts by luring the individual most recently in charge of overseeing distributions of the Bally Sports regional sports networks as well as Sinclair Broadcast Group's television stations and the Tennis Channel.
Beasley CEO to be Featured at Radiodays Europe 2022
First, it was Las Vegas. Next week, it's the Swedish city of Malmö for Caroline Beasley.
Larry Elder’s On-Air Successor Is Revealed
While some may be wondering if another run for the Republican nomination for Governor of California may be in Larry Elder's future, others have been wondering where Salem will turn to in selecting his on-air successor. An answer has just arrived.
A Longtime Emmis Exec Joins BIA
For 14 years, she developed a reputation as a C-Suite sales and acquisitions leader for Emmis Communications' New York operation, as VP of Customer Success. She'd later advocate Radio in Empire State for the New York State Broadcasters Association (NYSBA). Now, she's one of three individuals who are being welcomed by BIA Advisory Services.
TuneIn Selects Ex-Spokeo Exec for CFO Role
TuneIn, the live streaming audio service with a global footprint, has named a new CFO. He most recently served as Chief Financial Officer for Spokeo, a people search website that aggregates data from online and offline sources.
NAB Opens 2022 Marconi Radio Awards Nomination Window
Established in 1989 and named for inventor and Nobel Prize winner Guglielmo Marconi, the Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence and performance in radio. The nomination window is open through May 31.
ERI Elevates Hunt to Sales VP Spot
She has 26 years of experience, with roles in customer service and project management. Now, the Radio Accounts Manager for the Western U.S. for Electronics Research, Inc.. has been promoted to VP of U.S. Sales.
A ‘Mojo’ Move For Cumulus in Mobile
Cumulus Media has a new Operations Manager for its radio stations in Mobile. It's a 26-year radio industry veteran who started his career in nights at WFLZ-FM in Tampa and has most recently served as Director of Operations for Southern Broadcasting in Florence-Muscle Shoals, Ala.
The iHeart Audience Network Selects an EVP
It's a new service from iHeartMedia that 'simplifies audio advertising," the nation's No. 1 creator and distributor of audio content says. Serving as its Executive VP is a woman who most recently served as the Chief Revenue Officer at Stitcher, the podcast entity within Sirius XM.