Media Moves

He shares a name with one of the most famous professional athletes of the modern era. And, he's just joined Spanish Broadcasting System's national audio arm for a key sales position. It follows roles at AdLarge, ESPN and at Cumulus Media, respectively.

Jimmy Farrell recently transferred to Hollywood, Fla., to serve as VP/Market Manager for the Cox Media Group properties serving the Miami-Fort Lauderdale market. Now, CMG has named Farrell's successor five hours north via I-95, in Jacksonville.

Few people in the history of American radio journalism can claim a career as long, as consequential, or as decorated as Harvey Nagler. As such, Streamline Publishing is honored to select the former CBS News Radio GM as the recipient of the 2026 Lifetime Leadership Award.

The Hearst Television property serving Alabama's largest market as a NBC affiliate, with MeTV Network appearing on a digital multicast channel, has named a Digital Sales Manager. He succeeds Dennis Elkin, who was recently promoted to Local Sales Manager. 

He's the General Manager of Baltimore-based radio broadcasting entity Brighter Media Group (BMG) and the Executive Vice President of Peter & John Ministries (PJM). By April 1 of next year, however, he'll no longer be in those rules — thanks to retirement.

His name is familiar to most Americans, but this individual is a lawyer who holds a J.D. from The George Washington University Law School and has more than two decades of experience in private practice and trade associations.

He had been with Audacy in a Philadelphia-based corporate role for more than five years, rising in April 2024 to Sr. VP and Head of Advertising & Audience Products. Now, he's at the company that's parent to DTS AutoStage, HD Radio and TiVo.

The National Association of Broadcasters has presented the results of the 2026 NAB Executive Committee elections. This sees the reelection of the NAB's Television Board Chair, and a similar action for the NAB's Radio Board Chair.

Feminist activist icons Amy Richards and Gloria Steinem have been selected as the recipients of the inaugural Gracies Torch Award during the 51st Annual Gracie Awards Luncheon, presented in partnership with the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF).

He is a 25-year veteran of FOX Television Stations who since 2021 has served as Senior Vice President of FOX Ad Sales, overseeing the stations' overall sales efforts and holding responsibilities for local and national station sales. Now, he's rising to Executive VP of Ad Sales for FTS.

There's a new Sr. VP of Revenue and Strategic Partnership at American Urban Radio Networks, and it is someone CEO Chesley Maddox-Dorsey says "has consistently demonstrated the vision, leadership, and business acumen that have helped drive our growth across audio, digital, podcasting, streaming, and emerging media platforms."

The Arkansas Broadcasters Association has commenced its search for the organization's next Executive Director, ahead of the forthcoming retirement of the person that presently holds that role, Neal Gladner.

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.

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.

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.