Taddeo Takes On Iowa Cluster For Cumulus
For radio industry veterans, the name Jack Taddeo will certainly ring a bell. He's considered an Adult Contemporary programming ace, and held senior-level positions at Clear Channel, Capstar and SFX. Now, Taddeo is heading to Iowa's state capital to oversee five stations owned by one of the biggest station owners in the U.S.
O’Connor Joins Lee In The Univision Departure Lounge
Six days after Isaac Lee resigned as Chief Content Officer of Univision Communications, the company's Chief Revenue Officer "has decided to step down." She'd been with Univision for 10 1/2 years, following a lengthy stint at Gemstar-TV Guide.
Perl Picked To Oversee Entercom/Hartford
Entercom has turned to the Local Sales Manager for Tribune Media in the capital of the Constitution State as its new SVP and Market Manager in the market. Don't worry about lack of radio experience: She spent 17 years at two of the stations in the Entercom/Hartford cluster.
Flores Picked As Creative Choice For BMI
No, BMI didn't go to a florist or a garden for its new SVP/Creative. But, it did chose a Flores for the role. This sees the addition of the person that most recently held the SVP/Marketing, North America role for recording industry giant BMG.
A Five-Year Contract Extension For Discovery’s Head
Discovery Communications has extended the employment contract of its President/CEO, David Zaslav, through the end of 2023.
Telemundo Local Sales Vet Takes A Big Role At Entravision
Less than a year after joining the Estrella TV operation, she's traded her perch in Burbank's Empire Center for an up-close view of the Empire State Building. It is familiar terrain for this Hispanic TV sales pro, thanks to her many years at Telemundo.
ASCAP Appoints A New Deputy General Counsel
The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers, better known as ASCAP, has promoted its SVP/Business and Legal Affairs to the role of Deputy General Counsel. His resume includes stints at Viacom, and at Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison.
Lee Leaves Univision To Launch A Production House
In December 2010, Univision Communications made the bold move by turning to an individual with a background in Hispanic business publications to take over its news operations. Isaac Lee eventually climbed to a top content leadership role at UCI. Tuesday morning, he exited Univision by stepping down.
LeGrett Gets Upped, Along With iHeart Exec Quartet
Effective immediately, the quartet of executives join current Division President Kevin LeGrett and Tom McConnell and report to iHeartMedia Markets Group President Greg Ashlock. At the same time, LeGrett has received a promotion of his own at the nation's No. 1 owner of AM and FM radio stations.
J.D. Power Welcomes A Tech, Media and Telco Leader
An individual who most recently operated his own boutique strategy and guidance consulting practice has joined J.D. Power to lead a growing group of experts in its Technology, Media and Telecommunications practice.
Detroit, Philly Leaders Reset By iHeart
There are new leaders in the Motor City and the City of Brotherly Love, respectively, that have just gained oversight of the radio stations owned and operated by the nation's No. 1 radio broadcasting company. This results in a Philly shuffle, with Rich Lewis getting a new role.
Petro Picked For Pillsbury Communications Team
A veteran communications lawyer has exited Drinker Biddle & Realth LLP to serve as a special counsel for the communications team at Pillsbury. This individual is president of the Federal Communications Bar and joins Pillsbury's Washington, D.C. office with more than two decades of experience representing broadcasting companies in navigating the intersection of technology and regulatory developments.
Four New GMs For Gray Stations As ‘TV VPs’ Are Named
Four station department heads have been elevated to the role of General Manager in their respective markets. Each of these individuals succeeds a Regional VP/GM who, until now, has been running a local station as well as overseeing additional Gray television stations.
AWMF Celebrates Another Successful Gracies
A star-studded affair, the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation's 43rd annual Gracie Awards on Wednesday saw some of the industry's top talent feted at a luncheon held at the swank Cipriani 42nd Street, adjacent to New York's Grand Central Terminal. Honors were presented in recognition of individual achievement and outstanding programming by, for, and about women in local and student TV, radio and interactive media.
iHeart Plucks A Univision Radio Veteran With ‘Tú’ Move
A 12 1/2 year Univision Radio producer and air talent who has programmed Spanish Top 40 WRTO-FM “Mix 98” in Miami and Tropical WXNY-FM “X96.3” in New York has just teamed up with Enrique Santos and the iHeartMedia Latino operation by accepting the role of Program Director for one of its biggest Spanish-language radio stations.