TEGNA Takes A Mashable Mainstay For Digital Duties
If you don't think broadcast TV companies are serious about building their digital strategies, look at what TEGNA — the company formerly known as Gannett — just did: the second-ever employee at digital darling Mashable has been tapped as TEGNA's new Chief Digital Officer.
This Ex-WW1 SVP Is Joining CBS News Radio
She’s twice been awarded the Radio & Records award as Network Executive of the Year, earning the honor in 2006 and 2007. Since 2014, she's been an independent marketing and media sales consultant working with DirecTV, Cox Media Group, and ABC Radio. The latter entity's relationship with Skyview Networks could have played a role in her new duties.
Davis Inks A New iHeart Deal
After more than two decades with iHeartMedia, Darren Davis has signed a long-term contract to extend his role as President of iHeartMedia Networks Group. Here are the details to accompany the snazzy new photo the nation's No. 1 owner by station count provided this morning.
Beasley Bids Adieu To Its CRO
The company's Chief Revenue Officer since the start of 2015 was let go by the radio broadcasting company last week. A personal note on this individual's Facebook page confirmed chatter that emerged late Friday that a change had been made at Beasley, with the elimination of the job position.
Walsh Inks A New Two-Year Deal With Emmis
A former McKinsey & Company management consultant who later served as CFO of HD Radio developer iBiquity Digital Corp. has agreed to a two-year contract extension as Jeff Smulyan's No. 2 leader at Emmis Communications.
A Trailblazing Univision News Anchor Will Soon Leave
María Elena Salinas will exit the Univision News anchor chair at the end of the year. Salinas has been associated with Univision and its predecessor, Spanish International Network (SIN), for nearly 36 years. As of January 2018, she plans to work independently as a journalist and producer, and continuing to devote herself to philanthropy.
A Former WGCI GM Is Now Leading SW Fla.’s FOX Affiliate
A seasoned media executive with large-market television broadcasting experience is the new VP/GM for WFTX-36, the E.W. Scripps Company-owned station branded as "FOX4" in Ft. Myers-Naples, Fla.
Mary Quass: The Next MIW Trailblazer
The Chairman/CEO of NRG Media has been named a 2017 MIW Trailblazer by The Mentoring and Inspiring Women (MIW) in Radio Group. Mary Quass will receive the ninth annual MIW Radio Group Frances Preston Trailblazer Award on Sept. 6 during the 2017 Radio Show Wednesday Headliner general session.
Former Univision Exec Takes Top Digital Role At CBS
Univision's President of Advertising Sales & Marketing from 2007-2012 has just been named EVP/Digital Sales and Sales Strategy. He reports to a 15-year CBS Corp. veteran who is concurrently rising to the role of President and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer.
Pfaff Picked To Lead Biz Dev & Partnerships At Katz TV
A new EVP/Business Development and Partnerships has been named at Katz Television Group, the advertising sales company. This individual brings more than 25 years of media sales experience to this newly created position, most recently with FOX Sports, as a Regional Vice President.
AURN Ups Williams, Makes Superadio Changes
American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) has set its new SVP/Affiliate Operations and Compliance. At the same time, its cousin, Superadio, has created a EVP/Programming & Affiliate Relations role while setting a new SVP/Programming & Affiliate Relations.
Unlike Santa, This Claus Is Retiring
After a decade in the Big Easy, Mr. Claus is calling it a day. Don't worry, there are no sleigh bells involved. This Mr. Claus is a veteran radio executive who has been overseeing such stations as WWL and WEZB "B97."
CBS News Radio’s GM Retires
After 17 years as GM of CBS News Radio, an individual who has enjoyed a three-decade career with CBS News has announced her retirement. As a result, leadership duties for the division will be split by two individuals, who will report to CBS News SVP Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews.
WW1 Adds Two To Top Sales Roles
A longtime Premiere Networks sales leader has joined WW1 as its new Director of National Partnerships. Concurrently, a media industry veteran who has worked at The Weather Channel, The New York Times and Crain Communications has come board for a top regional sales role.
Gabay Grabs SVP/Comedy Slot At FOX
Jonathan Gabay has been promoted to the role of SVP/Comedy at the FOX Television Network. He reports to EVP/Comedy Development Suzanna Makkos and will help drive the development of new sitcoms for the network.