Sunday, October 6, 2024

From Burns To Allen At Morgan Murphy Media

After 45 years of service, the general counsel at privately held broadcasting company Morgan Murphy Media has announced he will retire at the end of the year. Ready to fill his shoes is the media attorney who has conducted legal consulting work for the company for decades. That individual is exiting Rini O'Neil for the MMM role.
Entravision Communications Corporation

Two Board Changes For Entravision As Salvidar Steps Aside

Following the untimely death of founding CEO Walter Ulloa at the end of 2022, Entravision moved forward with the naming of Michael Christenson as the company's new CEO. Now, he's been appointed a director of the company — one of two moves for the owner of Hispanic-focused radio and TV stations.

Nextologies Promotes A Pair In Its Sales Team

A Canadian-headquartered global broadcast video delivery network has promoted from within to fill the roles of SVP/Sales for Strategic Partnerships and SVP/Sales for Global Partnerships, respectively.
Ryan Lange

Meet Audacy’s New Midwest ‘Success and Strategy’ VP

The Director of Digital Sales and Strategy at Audacy, who has been with the company and the former CBS Radio since joining its Chicago stations in 2014, has been promoted to the role of Vice President of Client Success and Strategy for its Midwest markets.
Janeen Coyle and Chris O'Brien

Another Radio Retirement, As WGRR Says Farewell To Wakeup Duo

Tis' the season to say goodbye, the fourth quarter of 2023 is shaping up to be. This includes the December 15 farewell for a Cumulus Media air personality in Indianapolis. Now, Cumulus is preparing to bid adieu to a pair of morning show hosts at the helm of a top-rated Cincinnati FM.

AGM Reduction-in-Force Impacts Multiple Markets

The Bakersfield, Calif.-headquartered radio broadcast company led by Rogers Brandon has parted ways with roughly 20 employees as part of a cost-cutting initiative. One high-profile air personality on California's Central Coast is telling his story to the press.

Vermont Public CEO To Step Down

For six years, he led Vermont Public Radio, today simply known as Vermont Public.  At the conclusion of 2023, he'll be stepping down as President/CEO.
Jeff Wagner

Noted WTMJ Radio Host Readies For Retirement

“No show runs forever, and it has been an honor and a pleasure to host a daily radio talk show in my hometown for a quarter century,” WTMJ in Milwaukee radio host Jeff Wagner, a station fixture since 1998, said Thursday.

Spanish-language Radio Pioneer To Be Honored For Broadcast History Preservation

He's an icon of the history of Hispanic radio in the U.S., in Puerto Rico, and in Quito, Ecuador, where in the late 1960s he launched "Radio Musical" as the first U.S.-style Top 40 station in Latin America. Now, he's being honored in recognition of his dedication and commitment to the preservation of broadcast history.
Front Row: Coe Ramsey, attorney, Brooks Pierce Law Firm; Wade Hargrove, media lawyer; Carl Davis, Jr., Broadcast Engineer; Caroline Beasley, CEO, Beasley Media Group; Jim Babb, Broadcast Executive; Don Curtis, CEO, Curtis Media Group. Back Row: Noah Hock, attorney, Brooks Pierce Law Firm; Michael Weeks, Broadcast Executive; Harold Ballard, Broadcast Engineer; Cullie Tarleton, Broadcast Executive and former member of the NC House of Representatives, James F. Goodmon, Jr., President and COO, Capitol Broadcasting Company.

N.C. Governor Unveils State Broadcast History Museum Plans

RALEIGH — North Carolina state broadcast leaders have unveiled details of a broadcast history museum honoring those in radio and television who have been...

Telemundo Streaming Studios Leader Added As NYF TV & Film Awards Advisor

The Vice President of Production and Development for the NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises OTT-focused division is joining the 17-member Advisory Board panel, comprised of a global assembly of innovative storytellers and industry leaders with expertise across diverse genres.

Gracies Begins Call For Entries For 2024

In the roles of co-chairs for the 2024 Gracie Awards are Heather Cohen, Executive Vice President at The Weiss Agency; Annie Howell, Chief Communications Officer at Hallmark Media; and Mike McVay, President of McVay Media Consulting.
Adrienne Roark, President CBS Television Stations. Photos: Michele Crowe/CBS News©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. All Rights Reserved

Roark Elected to Broadcasters Foundation Board

The President of Content Development and Integration for CBS News & Stations has been elected to the Board of Directors for the non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of those in the broadcast profession who find themselves in acute need.

Meet CMG/Tulsa’s New Director of Sales

She's a veteran sales leader, and she is returning to Cox Media Group's Tulsa properties after three years away. “I’m thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to work again with this experienced and successful team at CMG Tulsa,” says Lina Cravotto.

The TVB Next Women Series Welcomes Havas Media Leader

The TVB Next Women "Coffee With ..." series, underwritten by WideOrbit, continues October 27 with an 11am Eastern live video conversation with the SVP of Investment at Havas Media.