WLS-7 Selects A Vice President of News
The Assistant News Director for ABC Owned Stations' WLS-7 has been promoted to VP/News, and he'll take on his new role on August 5.
And The Texas Radio Hall of Fame 2024 Nominees Are …
The final selection of the 20 inductees will be made by the voting members. The TRHOF encourages interested parties to join as voting members to participate in this year’s selection process. Voting is now open for members and will close at midnight on August 5.
Ex-Scripps Ad Sales Exec Joins Family Entertainment TV
The Indiana-based home to flagship network FETV and sibling movie network Family Movie Classics (FMC) has named a Vice President of National Sales. She arrives at Family Entertainment Television from The E.W. Scripps Co., where she served as a VP of Ad Sales through the end of 2023.
‘Chiquibaby’ Lands An Affiliate in Spain
If you're in Spain and seeking a radio network playing everything from the salsa classic "El Gran Varón" by Willie Colón to Shakira's "Ojos Así," there's a DAB+ offering to quench your audio thirst. It's thanks to an arrangement with Nueva Network that brings "El Chiquibaby Show" to Spain.
Eleven Future Broadcasters Get Cash Help From MBA
Student Broadcaster Scholarships are given to Massachusetts students pursuing a career in over-the-air broadcasting and enrolled at a two or four-year accredited school. This year, ten Bay State residents were selected from more than 80 applicants for a $2,500 scholarship.
Scripps Howard Fund Ups High, Canan
The Scripps Howard Fund, a public charity established by The E.W. Scripps Company dedicated to creating "informed and engaged communities" through journalism education, childhood literacy and local causes, has promoted two veteran employees as it seeks a new Director of Development.
Gerrard Takes Nebraska, Iowa Leadership for iHeart
The nation's largest owner of radio stations has named an Area President for its "Nebraska-Iowa Area," putting her in charge of iHeartMedia properties in Omaha, Des Moines, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, the Premium Choice hub of Ogallala, and Sioux City.
Meet Cheryl Salomone’s Successor in Fayetteville
Earlier this year, Cumulus Media's VP/Market Manager in Fayetteville, N.C., announced her retirement. On Tuesday, the company revealed who will be taking over for Cheryl Salomone upon her departure from the radio industry.
Santamaria Exits TelevisaUnivision For Top ‘LAIst’ Role
After sitting on the sidelines for a year, following her departure from TelevisaUnivision, Alejandra Santamaria has reemerged at a NPR Member station serving the nation's second-largest market amid a time of financial distress. She succeeding Herb Scannell as CEO.
Stamos Named Chief Innovation Officer of Zeam
Actor and musician John Stamos has since the start of 2024 served as the spokesperson for a local TV-focused streaming app now adding its own content. As of today, Stamos is earning a promotion at Zeam Media.
Bones Home Sold By Premiere-Syndicated Host
The Premiere Networks-syndicated program helmed by Bobby Bones has become a valued property for iHeartMedia — so much that Bones was present in June at the “iHeartCafé” pop-up tied to the Cannes Lions Festival. Now, Bones is poised to cash in from the sale of his Nashville home.
KFEQ Sports Director Now Heading Broadcasting For Local University
Missouri Western State University has hired the Sports Director for an Eagle Communications-owned News/Talk radio station serving St. Joseph, Mo., as its first-ever Director of Broadcasting.
TV Station Owner Lockwood Names News Head
Lockwood Broadcast Group, which operates 12 television stations across the U.S., has given its General Manager in Charlottesville, Va., additional duties as the company headed by Dave Hanna fills its newly created position of Corporate Director of News.
Jones To Head USRN For Gemini XIII
It was one year ago when Spencer Brown and his Gemini XIII enterprise assumed the ownership of United Stations, known for years as "USRN." Now the radio programming services company offering syndicated fare to radio has promoted from within to fill the role of President.
EMF’s K-LOVE Ups Houser To Key Radio Role
The parent organization of the two largest Christian Contemporary Music (CCM) radio networks in the U.S. has promoted four leaders within its executive leadership team. This includes the appointment of a Chief Development Officer of a person who held similar duties at Food for the Poor.