Media Moves

Until now, he has overseen all broadcast TV syndication and distribution of Allen Media Group's 70 television series. Now, the company owned by Byron Allen is giving him expanded duties, and he'll also be responsible for two digital multicast networks and the HBCU GO streaming platform.

In Chicago, all-News WBBM-AM and simulcast partner WCFS-FM had until his recent retirement been led by Gleason. Effective January 23, a new Brand Manager and News Director for the Audacy Corp. stations will be in place. 

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.

The collaboration of domestic companies focused on promoting innovation in media measurement, metrics and data, has a new Deputy Managing Director. It's a woman who has served as Head of Content Strategy at AdMonsters; VP, Content & Strategy at Wise Public Relations; and Director, Marketing and Content Strategy at The Rubicon Project (now Magnite).

Laura Mayer is the new executive producer of Podcast Programming at ABC Audio. Mayer will work closely with Josh Cohan, director of Podcast Programming. She’ll report to Liz Alesse, vice president of ABC Audio.

The E.W. Scripps Co. has selected its head of sales for the national distribution of the company’s national networks portfolio, including ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce, Grit, Laff, Newsy and Court TV, across all platforms.

For 15 years he's been a Program Director and morning host for the Christian Contemporary Music (CCM)-focused SOS Radio Network, a role that led him to be selected by Radio Ink as one of "Radio's 10 Best Program Directors." As of January 9, he'll be bringing his talents to Hope Media Group (HMG).

She's most recently served as the Director of Sales for Bonneville's four radio stations in Denver and before that was General Sales Manager for the Denver stations owned by Audacy Corp. Now, this sales pro is heading to the Hoosier State for a job with Cumulus Media.

She is a former Regional Digital Director for Townsquare Media's Capital District cluster and most recently served as Engagement Editor for Nexstar Media Group's BestReviews.  Now, she will work alongside Erika Beasley and Jennifer Williams as Director of Digital Content Strategy at Beasley Media Group.

One is a 47-year veteran of a high-powered FM once known for its Beautiful Music from Radio Terrace, while the other was to have celebrated 30 years at the station in March 2023. Both are now former Pamal Broadcasting employees.

Until recently, he was the News Content Operations Manager for The E.W. Scripps Co.'s NBC affiliate serving Milwaukee, formerly Journal Broadcasting's flagship TV station.  Now, he's taking the role of Strategic Marketing Director for Weigel Broadcasting-owned "CBS58" across town.

What do Jessica Rosenworcel and Vicky Eatrides have in common? Both are women who will lead the two agencies regulating radio/television and telecommunications across North America, as Eatrides has been appointed the next Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC).

He hosted a weekend call-in show on Saga Communications' News/Talk WGAN-AM in Portland, Me., for nearly 30 years. He also wrote several books and was known for his storytelling. Now, the radio industry is mourning the loss of John McDonald.

Until today, he's been the Senior Director of Digital Strategy for Cox Media Group's Local Solutions arm. Now, he's taking the newly created role "dedicated to ensuring CMG Radio's customers are successful in digital marketing and advertising."

New York Public Radio (NYPR) — home of WNYC, WQXR, WNYC Studios, Gothamist, The Jerome L. Greene Performance Space, and New Jersey Public Radio — has appointed nine new members to its Board of Trustees.