Publicis Groupe’s Parekh Takes Key Nielsen Role
Nielsen has selected a Chief Solutions Officer of Digital Product, and it is an individual who most recently served as EVP/Managing Director at Publicis Groupe.
Mann To Lead N.J. Digital Sales Duties For Beasley
He took a radio sales role in Harrisburg for Cumulus Media a decade ago after a 12-year career as a Clarks Companies retail store manager. Now, Dan Mann is heading to the Garden State to serve as Digital Sales Manager for Beasley Media Group's six stations there.
In An Original Townsquare Market, Lawson Succeeds Retiring Leader
Scott Souhrada is retiring after 10 years in the role. The man succeeding him joined the company in June 2022 as Director of Sales, and previously served as Integrated Sales Manager for Cox Media Group in San Antonio.
Longtime Radio, TV Management Head Tom Herschel Retires
Herschel’s career in media began in 1986 as an Account Executive and later as a Local Sales Manager for Nationwide Communications’ WGAR-AM & FM in Cleveland. His TV roles include sales roles at Scripps' WEWS-5 and at KGMB-5, the latter under Emmis ownership.
Audacy Host in Richmond, Norfolk Dies
Kat Simons "informed, entertained, and kept us company," Audacy Inc. says, adding that her "warm, smoky voice" became a household staple throughout Richmond and Virginia's Hampton Roads region. Now, listeners in both markets are mourning the loss of Simons.
Longtime Radio Industry Figure Steve Lapa Dies
He owned, operated, or managed some 28 different radio and TV stations from West Palm Beach to the San Francisco Bay Area. From 2014-2018 he headed up network and syndication sales for The Bob & Tom Show. Now, many in the radio industry are pausing to pay tribute to Steve Lapa.
Regan Welcomes Ex-WEEI Brand Mananger Zarbano For Key Role
Joe Zarbano joins RCG after a stint in sponsorship marketing and sports betting initiatives at Encore Boston Harbor. RCG works across business, financial, hospitality, government, arts, and non-profit sectors, with offices down the East Coast from New England to Florida.
Moog’s Successor Is A Former Vox Media Publisher
The ongoing drama surrounding the future of Chicago Public Media and its day-to-day leadership has entered its next chapter, as outgoing CEO Matt Moog's replacement has been revealed by the owner of the largest NPR Member station in the nation's No. 3 market.
Hartman To Help Jimison In Leading Frequency
Workflow automation and ad management company Frequency is contracting with a "seasoned digital audio leader" to help it expand its business development efforts. This individual will work alongside Frequency CEO Pete Jimison.
Meet The New ND For ’11Alive’
The News Director for TEGNA's two television stations in Memphis is getting a rise in market size, with her naming to a similar post in Atlanta by the publicly traded company.
Longtime Radio Host, Promo Exec Tom Kent Dies
Across five decades, Tom Kent could be heard on radio stations in various locales across the U.S., with a resumé that included one-time Top 40 giants and a collection of affiliates to his Tom Kent Radio Network. Now, many are pausing to celebrate the life of Kent, who has died of cancer.
AdLarge Welcomes A National Digital Partnerships Head
Full service audio advertising sales company AdLarge has hired a Director of National Digital Partnerships. She brings a wealth of expertise in digital media and strategic brand partnerships to her new position at the company and its podcast network, "the fwd. network."
ZTransform Hires A Senior Program Manager
Seattle-based broadcast and AV system integration company ZTransform first gained attention for its new studio construction projects in the Spring 2024 RBR+TVBR Special Report. Now, the company founded by Erik Utter is welcoming a Senior Program Manager to its C-Suite.
Kinard Gets A Top Sports Programming Post At Audacy
Audacy Inc. has revealed who Spike Eskin's successor will be as Sports Format Vice President as Eskin will now focus on his afternoon drive program on the company's WIP-FM in Philadelphia. It is an individual largely known for his tenure at WJFK-FM in Washington, D.C.
Staff Seeks CEO’s Dismissal At Chicago Public Media
Journalists at Chicago Public Media's WBEZ Radio are calling for the immediate removal of outgoing CEO Matt Moog after CPM cut 14 employees in April. Moog defended the CPM board's decision due to falling revenues, leading to the vote of no confidence.