Suárez To Succeed Figueroa For Telemundo In Fla.

The man who presently serves as President/GM of the Telemundo Station Group properties serving the Las Vegas, Sacramento and Fresno markets has been selected to lead the Comcast unit's three Telemundo stations in Central Florida. It's the first move since José Cancela took over as President.
Jordan Wertlieb

Who Will Honor Wertlieb at Golden Mic Gala?

The presenting speakers at the 2024 Golden Mic Award gala and fundraiser scheduled for March 4 at the Plaza Hotel in New York have been finalized by the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
Brady Gibson

WISH-8 Ups Gibson To ND

The Assistant News Director at the CW Network affiliate in Indianapolis owned by DuJuan McCoy's Circle City Broadcasting has earned a promotion to News Director, working under News VP Al Carl.

AccuWeather Gives Acting GC Full General Counsel Role

She joined AccuWeather Inc. in 2019 as Assistant General Counsel. Now, the weather forecasting services company is promoting her to General Counsel. Earning the elevation is a former Associate at New York's "GS2LAW," where she served as a lead patent associate working in engineering and technology.
Rick Rogala

TEGNA Goes With Rogala For Radio/TV Leadership Post

He began his career in 1988 in the sales department of WTAE-4 in Pittsburgh and would go on to roles as a GSM and Director of Sales before earning his first President/GM post in 1994 at WZZM-13 in Grand Rapids. Meet the new President/GM for TEGNA's Columbus, Ohio station group.
Franz Joachim

APTS Elects Board Officers and Trustees

America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has revealed the results of the election of its board leaders and board members. This will see the most recent former FCC Chair become an at-large member, starting February 26.

‘Chiquibaby’ Stays With Nueva Network

Stephanie Himonidis Sedano will be staying around the Spanish-language media company founded and led by CEO and Chief Revenue Officer José Villafañe for the forseeable future.
Mark Lund

Ex-WBZ TV Head Resurfaces At Regan

It's a strategic communications firm handling tasks such as public relations, digital marketing and branding to clients including Clear Channel Outdoor and the Boston Celtics. Today, it has a new Chief Operating Officer. Taking the role is a former VP/GM of WBZ-4 in Boston.
Baylor Long

A Long Choice To Succeed Jim Parsons At WTAE

At month's end, the News Director for the Hearst Television-owned ABC affiliate serving Pittsburgh will retire. Who is succeeding Jim Parsons? We now know the answer, and it is an individual who is moving from Birmingham, Ala.
Nicole Somerville

Research Director Selects A New COO

She's been with the Annapolis, Md.-headquartered ratings-focused research firm since July 1998 and in 2022 was elevated to Data and Production Manager. Now, she'll serve as Chief Operating Officer for Research Director.

RAB Ups Three To New Leadership Roles

The Radio Advertising Bureau has promoted from within to fill the roles of VP/Professional Development, VP of Digital Services; and Director of Events and Communications, respectively.

Suggestions Requested for 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Class

Twenty-four names will be selected as nominees to be voted upon by industry personnel later this year, leading to the selection of the 2024 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Class. The induction will take place later this fall, with information on this year’s induction ceremony coming this spring.
Amy Calvert

Calvert To Lead Sinclair’s OKC Duo

The woman who most recently served as VP/GM of The E.W. Scripps Co.'s NBC affiliate serving Tulsa has been appointed to a similar role at Sinclair Inc.'s two broadcast television stations in Oklahoma City.

Ex-Radio Disney Leader Shifts Markets For Sinclair

She once led the local Radio Disney business, and has held leadership roles with iHeartMedia predecessor Clear Channel Communications and, before that, Cumulus. Meet the new VP/GM of Sinclair's three television stations serving Alabama's largest market.
Jeanna Berge

Berge Appointed to NAB Radio Board

The woman who serves as Market President for iHeartMedia in Eau Claire, Wisc., and Rochester, Minn., has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors.