Longtime R&R Advertising Leader Nancy Hoff Dies
On October 5, 1973, trade publication Radio and Records debuted. Nancy Hoff was there, in a chief role within the advertising department. Except for a brief absence in the 1980s, Hoff remained a vital presence at R&R until the publication's demise. Hoff died of cancer on Wednesday.
For Agency Partnerships in Philly, iHeart Goes West
In January 2005, Becki West took on the role of GSM for Clear Channel Radio's Philadelphia radio stations. Now, West has a bigger role.
Bill McGorry Elected to Broadcasters Foundation Board
The man appointed Chairman of the Broadcasting and Cable Hall of Fame in 2007 has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Broadcasters Foundation of America. He's been associated with such trade publications as Publishers Weekly and Variety.
Hello, Newman: Cox’s New Alamo City Sales Head
When it came time to select the next Director of Sales for Cox Media Group's radio stations in San Antonio, it ultimately went with a former Drill Instructor and a six-year special investigator and SWAT officer with the Greenville, N.C. police department.
‘River’ Head Rises To Northeast COO
In November 2008, an individual who had spent the last 26 months as NSM for Entercom/Boston departed, taking on GM duties for an Andover, Mass.-based FM. He's been there ever since, and is now getting a promotion, putting him in charge of not only "92.5 The River," but also "The Point."
Long Tall Sally: Nexstar Ups Sales Pro To C-Suite Role
The man who has spent the last six years as a SVP/Regional Manager in the C-Suite of one of America's biggest broadcast TV companies has just been promoted to EVP/Sales. His TV industry experience includes roles in California's Central Coast and in Upstate New York.
MIW’s 2019 Trailblazer: Christine Travaglini
The Mentoring and Inspiring Women in Radio Group (MIW Group) has selected the President of Katz Radio Group as the 2019 recipient of the MIW Group Frances Preston Trailblazer Award.
PMG Promotes Grimes To Top Maui Post
In 2018, Pamela Tsutsui retired as the head of a group of radio stations serving The Valley Isle. Now, Pacific Media Group has promoted from within in finding her replacement. The selection is a woman selected as one of Pacific Business News’ 2019 Women Who Mean Business honorees.
Townsquare’s Wichita Falls Keys Go To Ex-TEGNA Sales Leader
For the last seven months, he was LSM for the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate serving Tyler, Texas. Before that, he served as Director of Sales for a direct response digital marketing company. Now, Troy Clingerman is leading a cluster of Lone Star State stations for Townsquare Media.
SAG-AFTRA Members Re-Elect Carteris, Welcome Manheim
An actress best-known to legions of "90210" fans for her role as Andrea Zuckerman has been given a vote of confidence by members of the nation's main performers union. At the same time, members named as Secretary-Treasurer a veteran actress known for roles on such shows as "The Practice."
Veteran Wall Street Analyst To Lead ViacomCBS Investor Relations
For much of the 2000s, Anthony DiClemente was a familiar name to those listening in on quarterly earnings calls hosted by radio and TV companies with publicly traded stock. Now, the longtime Wall Street financial analyst is in-house at CBS, and will stay in the role once a Viacom reunification is complete.
Univision Bumps Martínez-Guzmán To Top News Post
In a expanded role, María Martínez-Guzmán will head programming efforts for all daily Univision Network news properties, including the flagship newscast “Noticiero Univision” in its three editions, the morning show “Despierta América,” and other news-focused programming.
Hamilton In Comcast Spotlight As National Sales Leader
In this role, a former Google exec will spearhead the company’s national sales strategy across both holding companies and independent agencies. In doing so, she will lead Comcast Spotlight’s national sales team, serving as a business partner, advisor and mentor.
Bonneville’s Seattle Stations See An ‘Organizational Restructure’
Starting Monday, the radio stations comprising Bonneville's Seattle Media Group will have completed a shift in leadership responsibilities that involves the company's efforts to grow its digital revenue, in addition to enhancing its spoken word programming.
Paramount TV Secures Segna For Development Post
Viacom-owned Paramount Television has hired a SVP/Development for the division, while also naming two Development VPs -- all of whom will report to EVP/Head of Development Jenna Santoianni.