Media Moves

Cox Media Group has moved forward with the naming of Rob Rohr's successor as VP/GM of its "CMG Ohio" unit, comprised of the radio and television properties serving the Gem City and its surrounding communities.

Nexstar Media Inc. has upped a pair of experienced broadcast leaders and current Nexstar executives to the respective roles of VP/GM to the company's broadcast and digital operations in Peoria, Ill., and in Columbus, Ga.

He's spent the last seven years as VP/GM of the internal digital agency of WEHCO Media. Starting today, he's the new VP of Digital Sales at Beasley Media Group.

It's a tastemaker Adult Alternative noncommercial FM that since 2007 has done what stations such as KCRW in Santa Monica, Calif., and WXPN in Philadelphia have brought to local radio listeners. Now, '88Nine' is seeking a new Executive Director, as Kevin Sucher has stepped down "to pursue other opportunities."

The only competition exclusively devoted to radio and audio, created 30 years ago "to encourage and reward the development of effective and creative radio commercials," has selected its 2022 chief judge. This sees the 31st annual Radio Mercury Awards turning to a Campbell Ewald creative leader.

The Hearst Television business unit that independently produces and distributes original programming for broadcast and cable TV, as well as streaming services, has promoted two individuals. They're taking "expanded sales, marketing and distribution roles" at the entity formed in September 2021 that has its roots in Litton Entertainment, rebranded at the start of 2022.

Just days after attracting attention for a series of moves in Honolulu, SummitMedia, the radio broadcasting company led by Chairman/CEO Carl Parmer, is set to say farewell to its retiring Market President at its Knoxville station group. His successor served as the group's LSM until 2017.

To ring in 2022, Charlie Sislen said farewell to Research Director, Inc., and formally concluded his career by retiring. This has led the company to initiate several staffing changes that are scheduled to commence across the first three months of 2022.

"Noticias Telemundo" has a new leader, and she's appointed a senior news leadership team that will help the news organ of NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises expand its coverage to the U.S. Hispanic community.

He's responsible for all aspects of the NAB member experience, including content, programming, networking and "other engagement strategies that provide value to members and their businesses." Introducing the new VP of Member Experience for the broadcast media industry's chief advocacy organization and biggest voice on Capitol Hill. 

They join a 16-member Advisory Board panel. Their experience and expertise provide "a futurist’s view of the evolving television and film industry to NYF’s TV & Film Awards."

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation has extended the final deadline to submit entries for the 47th annual Gracie Awards. Here are all the details to ensure your entry is counted, and on time!

The primary goal of the scholarships is to help students from diverse backgrounds who reflect Sinclair Broadcast Group’s audiences nationwide to complete their education and pursue careers in broadcast journalism, digital storytelling, and marketing.

With an eye toward improving streaming, CBS News has made several leadership appointments. At the same time, there are new leaders in place at CBS Newspath, the CBS News-affiliated affiliate newsgathering service.

Digital Nirvana is welcoming a sales leader who has held several senior sales, marketing, and business development roles throughout his career. Prior to joining Digital Nirvana, he was the U.S. director of business development for brand localization solution provider Blend.