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.
Beasley Makes Sales Promotions In Philadelphia
Beasley Media Group's group of five Delaware Valley FM radio stations is celebrating the promotion of its Director of New Business Development to the role of Director of Sales. At the same time, the Digital Director of Sales is now Digital Sales Manager for the quintet of radio properties.
KRON4 Welcomes Ex-Radio AE As Its New Sales Leader
The Nexstar Media Group-owned home for The CW Network in the San Francisco Bay Area has named a new Sales Manager. It is an individual who served as a Senior Account Executive for NBC Sports Bay Area from November 2020 through June 2023 and is the founder of Fan Reach Media.
Saga CEO Elected To BFOA Board
With the appointment of Chris Forgy, BFOA Chair Scott Herman called him "a well-respected leader in the broadcast industry." Herman said Forgy's input "will be valuable as we continue to deliver aid to our colleagues who are in desperate need.”
WGFX Programming Head Adds ‘SuperTalk’ Oversight
He presently leads the programming on a day-to-day basis for Cumulus Media's Sports Talk WGFX "104.5 The Zone" in Nashville and its Nashville Titans NFL club audio content branded as "Titans Radio." Now, he's adding "SuperTalk 99.7 WTN" to his responsibilities.
Shenkan Leaves ‘LEX To Man Manship Property
Since April 2020, he's been the VP/GM of WLEX-19, the NBC affiliate in Lexington, Ky. acquired by The E.W. Scripps Co. in May 2019. Now, Andrew Shenkan is leaving the Bluegrass State for the top role at a Manship family television station in Bayou Country.