Media Moves

Frank Biancuzzo, who since 2021 has served as President of Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), will retire from the company at mid-year 2026 — capping a career of more than four decades in television, most of it spent with Hearst Television.

At the start of 2026, she shared the news that she was now VP of Agency and Retail Partnerships at Consumable, following a 12-year run at Crystal Media Networks. Now, she's had a change of heart, and is joining Compass Media Networks for a top sales position under President of Advertising Sales & Marketing Paul Gregrey.

The joint venture created between Key Networks and United Stations Radio Networks (USRN) is welcoming the addition of two new sales executives. One individual will serve as VP of Sales and Brand Partnerships, while her colleague takes the post of Director of Strategic Research and Planning.

Live media production workflow specialist Lawo, a familiar brand to NAB Show attendees in the video media space, has promoted from within to select its new Chief Executive Officer. As part of the transition, Philipp Lawo has stepped down from the Board of Directors of Lawo AG .

The parent of Estrella Media and heritage New York radio stations WBLS and WQHT "HOT 97," is welcoming a new Director of Local and National Sales Development. His principal tasks including working closely with MediaCo’s Political Sales Team to strengthen the company’s position heading into the upcoming election cycle.

The radio production company co-owned by National Radio Hall of Fame inductee Dr. Laura Schlessinger and Crossover Media Group has promoted from within to fill the role of VP/General Manager.

From KLOS-FM to "Arrow 93" in Los Angeles, he was an admired and affable on-air talent. He was also heard on Classic Rock stations across the U.S. as a syndicated program host. Now, many fans and radio industry veterans are pausing to pay tribute to Benson, who has lost his battle with Parkinson's Disease.

It’s the biggest night for one of broadcasting’s most outstanding charitable organizations, and WNYW-TV in New York anchor Natasha Verma is set to emcee the Broadcasters Foundation of America’s 2026 Gala and Fundraiser on Monday, March 9 at the Plaza Hotel.

The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)'s 2026 National Board of Directors and Officers are now in place, as the organization continues to celebrate its 75th year of women across the industry.

A new integration designed to simplify and accelerate workflows for their mutual clients has taken shape. This sees the Mary DelGrande-led vCreative, known for its media workflow solutions, link with cloud-based operating system company Radio.Cloud.

NextKast, a company that develops advanced automation software for Radio, has brought to market "a modern web-based interface designed to give radio stations the freedom to operate confidently, easily, and efficiently — whether in the studio, remotely, or with teams working from multiple locations at the same time."

ARC Software, an affiliate relationship management and contract automation platform for radio and television networks, has been selected by Red Apple Audio Networks as a partner charged with supporting its expanding affiliate development and ongoing affiliate maintenance needs.

The Broadcasters Foundation of America (BFOA) is proud to announce the 2026 recipients of the Leadership Awards, Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and Chairman’s Award. The awards honor some of the biggest names and most influential leaders in broadcasting.

She joined Compass Media Networks upon graduation from Trinity College in 2023. Now, she's been promoted and will help create the affiliate sales strategy and drive expansion across the company's portfolio of syndicated radio programs. This sees Sydney Sperling ascend to the position of Director of Affiliate Sales.

In September 2015, she was promoted to President of the Lionsgate Television Group. She was then elevated to Chairman. Now, she's seeking her next opportunity, but outside of the industry. It marks the end of a four-decade run in television programming and production for Stern.