A Mobile TV Group Welcomes Its First Tech VP
Live broadcast technology company Mobile TV Group (MTVG) is welcoming its first-ever VP of Technology. It's a move the company founded in 1993 in Denver is heralding as part of its overall growth and desire to increase its TV industry business.
Garza To Lead Content Development, A&R for New Estrella Media Arm
He's a longtime radio programmer and television personality widely known for his work in the regional Mexican genre. Now, he has taken the dual roles of Executive Producer of Digital Audio for Estrella Media and the Head of Content Development and A&R for the newly established music division Estrella Media Music Entertainment (EMME).
Hostetter’s Successor Selected at CBS/Pittsburgh
One month ago, Kathy Hostetter became the VP and General Manager of CBS News and Stations’ local businesses in Baltimore. This opened up a leadership role in Pittsburgh. It's just been filled.
Gould Grabs Reins Of a SummitMedia Station Group
He spent nine years with Clear Channel Outdoor, rising to VP/Sales for the Los Angeles area before heading to the Valley of the Sun. Now, this former iHeartMedia/Phoenix General Sales Manager is joining the company led by Chairman/CEO Carl Parmer.
Four More Years: Sook Secured As Nexstar Head
He's the company founder and serves as its Chairman and CEO. But, that doesn't necessarily mean Perry Sook can remain Nexstar Media Group's chief executive officer for as long as he chooses. That decision is up to Nexstar's Board of Directors. And, they've just agreed to extend Sook's employment agreement keeping him CEO for a few more years.
A New Ad Tech, Products and Platforms Head at Audacy
Audacy Corp. has selected who will lead its teams responsible for advertising technology, products and platforms used in the audio content creation and distribution company's revenue organization, "providing business-focused use cases and requirements for vendors and ad tech engineers to ensure that the platforms meet business needs."
A Montgomery Move Upward for A Cumulus Local Leader
Since January 2019, she's been VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media's station group in Abilene, Tex. Now, she's leading the company's Montgomery, Ala., broadcast radio stations.
Four ATSC Board Members Elected by Membership
Members of the Advanced Television Systems Committee Inc. (ATSC) elected four media and technology executives to serve on the ATSC Board of Directors for three-year terms that begin in January 2023.
From TV Sales To Radio For A Scripps LSM
She's been Local Sales Manager of The E.W. Scripps Co.'s flagship TV station for the past five years and before that was LSM of CBS affiliate WVLT-8 in Knoxville for nearly 8 1/2 years. Now, she is accepting a role as the integrated sales manager for a group of Atlanta radio stations, owned by Cox Media Group.
Christian Legacy Continues With Saga CMO Selection
In August 2022, the founder and CEO of Detroit-area headquartered Saga Communications unexpectedly passed away. Warren Lada stepped in as interim CEO, with Chris Forgy earning the chief executive title in November Now, with Forgy as Saga's top leader, a member of the Christian family has been recognized for his efforts and has been promoted at the pure-play radio broadcasting company.
National Radio Talent System Ramps Up Five Institutes
College students from universities throughout the country may apply to the various Radio Talent Institutes, which are designed to provide students with "a truly immersive experience and unmatched introduction to broadcast radio."
NAB Board Election Results Revealed
The key changes include a June 2023 switch of Cumulus Media President/CEO Mary Berner by Chief Technology Officer Conrad Trautmann, as Dean Littleton takes a TV Board seat following Brian Lawlor's naming as Scripps Sports President.
Pete Bevacqua, A Notre Dame Alumnus, To Take AD Post
He's a member of the University of Notre Dame's Class of 1993 and is known as a highly regarded sports world leader who until now has served as Chairman of NBC Sports. As of July 1, Pete Bevacqua is heading back to South Bend, Ind.
A Taylor-Made Successor In Sales For Beasley/Detroit
With the recent naming of Patti Taylor as VP/Market Manager of Beasley Media Group's Detroit radio station, the need for a new Director of Sales opened up. We now know who is taking the role of Director of Sales for the group of stations comprised of six brands including Classic Rocker WCSX and Active Rocker WRIF.
Crockett Captures A Key Audacy Programming Post
He's been with Audacy Inc. for 18 months and led the execution of such initiatives as Hip Hop Made, I’m Listening, 1Thing and Launch. He also played a key part of the rollout of the company's partnerships with ReelWorld, United Stations and Live Nation. Now, this Audacy staffer has been given the role of Director/Programming.