Media Moves

In September 2015, she was promoted to President of the Lionsgate Television Group. She was then elevated to Chairman. Now, she's seeking her next opportunity, but outside of the industry. It marks the end of a four-decade run in television programming and production for Stern.

With an eclectic Americana-fueled mix of music in morning drive and signature NPR information-based programs in mornings and afternoons, KCBX has served as a leading audio brand for California's Central Coast for decades. Now, it is promoting from within to fill the role of General Manager, thanks to a retirement. 

Zeno Media, a New York-headquartered audio and digital media company led by CEO Morris Berger, has promoted from within to fill a key executive-level role. Naturally, it sees a person focused on growth shed her Vice President stripes.

Some 24 names will be selected as nominees to be voted upon by industry personnel later this year, leading to the selection of the 2026 Radio Hall of Fame Induction Class. The Radio Hall of Fame was founded in 1988, and The Museum of Broadcast Communications took over operations of the Hall in 1991.

The iconic co-founders of The Women's Media Center — have come together to announce those been saluted at the organization's 21st anniversary Women’s Media Awards. The event is scheduled for March 5 at the Tribeca Rooftop, with the awards presented to outstanding leaders and champions for women in media.

Privately held Madison, Wisc.-headquartered Morgan Murphy Media has created a Marketing and Creative Services team, as part of a company-wide initiative designed to streamline and strengthen marketing efforts across all its platforms.

The Co-CEO appointment comes at what Bitmovin terms "a pivotal moment for the company as demand for high-quality, scalable video streaming infrastructure continues to grow across media, entertainment, and service provider markets."

He's a former Forever Media Vice President of Sales. Now, Michael T. Sherry has launched a consultancy designed to support local and regional broadcasters navigating changes in advertiser expectations, sales workflows, and competition from digital media.

The nation's leading audio content creation and distribution company has appointed a new Senior VP of Programming in Arizona's second-largest market, taking control of what comes out of the speakers for eight brands including a heritage Top 40 station that is the original home of the Johnjay and Rich program.

It's a market where Cumulus Media has some of its most-consumed radio stations, including WFTK "96 Rock," Classic Hits WGRR, WRRM "Warm 98," Classic Rock WOFX "92.5 The Fox" and WNNF "Queen City Country." As of today, those five FMs have a new VP/Market Manager.

The NAB Leadership Foundation has shared the Class of 2026 participants for its two flagship collegiate programs, the Media Sales Academy (MSA) and the Technology Apprenticeship Program (TAP). These workforce development initiatives are designed to prepare the next generation of leaders for careers in broadcasting.

The President/CEO of South Florida PBS, which oversees WPBT-2 in Miami and WXEL-42 in West Palm Beach, has been re-elected Chair of America’s Public Television Stations (APTS).

She's a former VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media's radio stations serving Ventura County, Calif., rising from Regional VP at the end of 2020. Now, after 13 years, this California local radio veteran is taking on leadership of a group of stations owned by Connoisseur Media.

The Sr. VP and Institutional Financial Advisor at CAPTRUST has been named the recipient of the prestigious Philip J. Lombardo Spirit Award, an honor that salutes an individual or company "that embodies generosity, integrity, and commitment" to the Broadcasters Foundation of America mission.

He's a veteran local media leader who current serves in the dual roles of General Manager and Director of Sales at KPAX-TV, the CBS affiliate in Missoula, Mont., owned by The E.W. Scripps Co. Now, he's being promoted and will serve as the statewide General Manager for Scripps' Montana Television Network.