WSAB Picks Former KING, KRON Head To Succeed Shipman
He's a media executive and advisor with more than three decades of experience "championing local media and its vital role in serving communities." As of June 15, this individual is the new President/CEO of the Washington State Association of Broadcasters.
Editorial and Creative Leadership Promotions Come To NYPR
Key editorial and creative leadership roles across NPR spoken word station WNYC-AM & FM; Classical WQXR; news-focused online brand Gothamist; and WNYC Studios have been finalized by New York Public Radio (NYPR) President/CEO Christy Tanner.
Application Window Opens For MIW Programming Mentorship
The non-profit organization dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting is now accepting applications for its eighth annual Elevating Women in Programming Mentorship. Here's how you can apply for the experience, which includes a ticket to the 2027 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
BFOA Giving Day Date Finalized For Later This Month
The Broadcasters Foundation of America has finalized the date of its annual BFOA Giving Day, rallying the broadcast industry for a one-day fundraising effort to provide critical financial assistance to radio and television professionals facing acute hardship due to catastrophic illness, disaster, or other life-altering circumstances.
After Nearly 55 Years, Denny Long To Depart WCCO Radio
He's been linked to a spoken word AM radio station associated with CBS Radio since it purchased the property in 1932 from General Mills. Now, he has officially retired from the property that is today owned by Soros Fund Management-controlled Audacy Inc.
NAB Board Election Results Arrive
The National Association of Broadcasters on Friday announced the results of its 2026 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin this month.
Author, Journalist, Filmmaker … And Now ’60 Minutes’ EP
The fifth Executive Producer in the history of CBS' Sunday early prime newsmagazine "60 Minutes" has been named. And, it is the first to bring experience from outside linear television to the program.
Following Earlier Moves, Nexstar’s Chief Legal Eagle Flies Off
Until May 27, she served as the Chief Legal Officer, Executive VP/General Counsel and Corporate Secretary at Nexstar Media Group. Following moves in the legal team announced earlier this month, this 25-year CG has departed the company that is fighting to fully integrate its acquired TEGNA assets.
CBC/Radio-Canada Earns Top Honor At New York Festivals
For the second consecutive year, CBC/Radio-Canada has been named New York Festivals Radio Awards Broadcaster of the Year, as Canada's national public media operation was recognized for "consistently compelling and thought-provoking storytelling across its networks."
From On-Air Success To Marketing Prowess For Karen Clark
She's a well-known personality across the Triangle region of North Carolina, thanks to her role as the midday host for "Foxy 107/104." Now, she's expanding her role within Urban One by taking a key marketing role in Raleigh-Durham.
Smith Set As A CMG Digital Sales Leader
In a move the Apollo Global Management-controlled broadcast media company believes will strengthen its leadership "in driving digital revenue growth and innovation across its markets," Cox Media Group has named a Senior Director of Digital Sales.
An iHeartMedia Ohio Leader Readies For Retirement
In 1987 she took the role of an account executive at the former WDBN-FM in Medina, Ohio. She then joined WNIR in Akron before shifting to a pair of stations in Mansfield, Ohio. Over the years, that station group grew to become a seven-station cluster, one that she would lead. Now, Margie Tasseff is retiring.
RAB Welcomes Widmann As An EVP
She's a San Diego-based veteran of the U.S. Hispanic media marketplace, and from May 2005 through July 2023 was associated with Univision Communications, exiting as President and Regional General Manager of the company's San Diego, Las Vegas and Rio Grande Valley radio stations. Now, she's joined the RAB.
Beard To Lead Sinclair Duo In Hawkeye State
He most recently served as Local Sales Manager for WRTV-6 in Indianapolis and exited with its sale to DuJuan McCoy's Circle City Broadcasting. Meet the new VP/General Manager of Sinclair Inc.'s two stations in the Cedar Rapids-Iowa City market.
A New Event Marketing Specialist At PPDS
For the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays, Nicole Rutherford brings "a tidal wave of knowledge, experience, and entrepreneurial flair" to PPDS. She is based in Hudson, Fla., and reports to Director of North America Marketing Megan Lipinczyk.














