SBS Founder/CEO Joins MMTC Board of Directors
Raúl Alarcón Jr. has previously served on MMTC’s Board of Advisors. Now, he has become "an invaluable addition to MMTC’s Board of Directors," says board chair and Treasurer Ronald Johnson.
Ex-Gray Stations Name A New GM
On March 4, Gray Television agreed to a $25 million sale of WCAV-19 and WVAW-LD 16 in Charlottesville, Va. — the CBS/FOX and ABC affiliates, respectively — to an affiliate of Lockwood Broadcasting. Lockwood has just appointed a new GM for the stations.
HGTV’s C-Suite Makeover Resets Network’s Presidency
A veteran Discovery executive with experience at National Geographic and The Military Channel on her resume has been named President of HGTV. She succeeds Allison Page, who was recently named President of Discovery’s joint venture with Chip and Joanna Gaines.
Sharpe Choice For iHeartMedia’s Philly Urban Duo
A Digital Sales Specialist for Entercom's WBEB-FM, WOGL-FM and WTDY-FM in Philadelphia who began his career at Philadelphia's heritage Urban station is coming home.
Entercom’s Upstate S.C. Elevation
The individual who previously served as Digital Sales Manager for Entercom's Greenville-Spartanburg, S.C., station group has been upped to GSM.
This New Wichita GM Is AMP’d Up Over Her New Role
For nearly 20 years, Martha Triana has been a fixture in the sales teams of several radio station groups in a key Kansas market. Now, she's joining a locally based operation to oversee the day-to-day operations of its six radio stations.
Roderick Earns VP Stripes For Townsquare NJ Sales Post
In November 2017, Townsquare Media brought a veteran radio sales executive back to the industry by hiring her as Director of Regional Partnerships. She's now been promoted, and will take the role of VP/Partnership Sales for New Jersey at the media company led by CEO Bill Wilson.
Scripps Sets New Leader For Golden State Station
The E.W. Scripps Company has hired a former GM for the NBC affiliate serving Johnstown, Pa., as its new VP/GM and Director of Sales for the ABC station serving the southern San Joaquin Valley.
The 2019 MIW Airblazer Is A Rasberry
A longtime co-host of the Kidd Kraddick Morning Show has been selected as the recipient of the 2019 MIW Airblazer Award from the Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group.
St. Louis PBS Icon Jack Galmiche Dies
From the Gateway City to the Nation's Capital, public broadcasting leaders today are remembering the President/CEO of St. Louis' Nine Network of Public Media.
Meet Townsquare’s Newest Market President and Revenue Leader
She's a native of Lawton, Okla., and has most recently been in radio sales in Tulsa. As such, she just may be the best choice for the job of Market President and Chief Revenue Officer at Townsquare Media's stations in the market.
Twin C-Suite Additions At TV Ad Analytics Firm
A New York-based data analytics company that measures the impact of TV advertising on consumer behavior has named a Chief Revenue Officer and, at the same time, appointed a SVP of Product Management.
A Fundraising Record For Broadcasters Foundation Golfers
One of the more leisurely activities during the 2019 NAB Show is the Philip J. Lombardo Charity Golf Tournament, in benefit of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. The annual event raises funds to help broadcast media colleagues in need, and this year hit a fundraising record.
Sinclair Woos Walther For GM Role In Maine
The CBS affiliate serving Maine's biggest market, owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group, has selected its new GM. It's none other than the station's longtime sales leader.
Beasley Bets On Burton For Las Vegas Leadership
An individual who spent nine years as VP/GM for Entercom's former KSWD-FM "100.3 The Sound" in Los Angeles has just been handed the role of VP/Market Manager for Beasley Media Group's radio stations in Southern Nevada.