At iHeart, A Regional Digital PD For L.A., S.F. Is Selected
A Regional Digital Program Director has been named by iHeartMedia, and this will see an individual handle the strategy, audience growth, and maximizing iHeartMedia’s digital platforms in both Los Angeles and San Francisco.
Gray News Services Expansion Leads To Hires
Gray Television is expanding its news services, and as part of that effort has promoted from within to fill the slot of Vice President of News Services. The appointment comes as Gray confirmed it will launch a new in-house division to provide news research and news consulting services for its television stations.
Dopp On Top For CW Distribution and Strategy
Now owned by Nexstar Media Group, rapidly evolving broadcast television network The CW has appointed a new Executive VP of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations. In related news, communications head Paul Hewitt is being replaced, and he'll exit after 22 years at the network.
Chico and Mr. Manzi: Sinclair Appoints New VP/GM
Most recently, he was VP/GM of Sinclair Broadcast Group's two Wichita, Kansas stations. Now, he's heading to Northern California to serve as VP/GM of the three television stations owned by Sinclair in Chico — and will also oversee Sinclair's shared services agreement with the market's FOX affiliate.
Top ACA Connects D.C. Voice Resurfaces at Hotwire
He started as VP/Government Affairs and later rose to SVP/Government Affairs at ACA Connects, where he spent nearly 15 1/2 years until exiting in August. Now, Ross Lieberman has resurfaced. In fact, he's been in his new job since September 12, but his new employer has only decided to share the news today.
Hispanic Marketing Council Appoints New Chair
The Hispanic Marketing Council (HMC) has selected the Vice President of Media Integration at Zubi, a longtime advertising executive in the U.S. Hispanic market, as its new Chair. She previously served as Treasurer of the organization formerly known as "AHAA."
A SiriusXM Sales Director Exits For Jazzy Job
She held two stints in sales at Reach Media; had oversight of sales and promotions for the former Radio Disney O&O in New York; and until September was a Sales Director at Sirius XM. Now, this media veteran is taking the role as Chief of Business Support for New York's noncommercial Jazz FM.
A Veteran St. Louis Radio Voice Is Remembered
In the late 1960s, morning radio in the Gateway City included the "Morning World Report," a top-of-the hour comprehensive newscast that made Otis & Company with host Ray Otis a must-listen for many in St. Louis. Delivering the news with his distinctive voice: Robert Ray Lynn. He passed away in August, and a memorial service has been planned for November 6 to publicly honor Lynn.
CBS Studios Selects a VP of Communications
She's described as a "highly respected studio and streaming executive" who has spent the past four years at Amazon Studios/Prime Video, where she served as Director of Original Series Publicity. Now, she is back at CBS Studios, taking the role of EVP of Communications.
NFL Films Development/Innovation Director Joins NYF Advisory Board
The New York Festivals® TV & Film Awards 2023 competition is welcoming the Director of Development & Innovation for the National Football League's NFL Films to its 16-member Advisory Board.
NBCU’s Advertising & Partnerships Team Adds Five
NBCUniversal on Wednesday shared that it is naming five senior executives to its Global Advertising and Partnerships division, a move NBCU says "bolsters" its ability to continue delivering on the technology and partnership vision unveiled at its One22 conference.
Cox Media Group Selects Hernandez To Lead ‘Éxitos’
Cox Media Group is doing what it can to protect its Latin Adult Contemporary FM in Orlando against a bold new competitor, in addition to existing challengers including iHeartMedia-owned "Rumba." A new Director of Branding and Programming has been named for WOEX-FM "Exitos 96.5."
A New VP/GM For Sinclair’s Boise Duopoly
She most recently was marketing sales manager for Sinclair’s KUTV-2 in Salt Lake City. Now, she’s heading back to Idaho to head up the company’s two television stations in the state’s biggest market.
Skyview Networks Adds Sales Staff
Skyview Networks has added six new sales positions and a mentorship program. Two slots have been filled with audio industry sales veterans, while the additional four slots, in the mentorship program, are filled with new, entry-level Network Sales Account Executives.
Byron Allen Launches Black-Tie ‘TheGrio Awards’ Event
Allen Media Group’s African American-focused news, lifestyle, sports and entertainment platform theGrio will celebrate icons, leaders and legends at the all-new TheGrio Awards, a star-studded, black-tie event at the Beverly Hilton this Saturday.