Meet WBGO’s New Leader: Its Former PD, An Industry Vet
Since the 1980s, the New York Tri-State Area has enjoyed Jazz programming on the FM dial by way of a non-commercial FM licensed to Newark, N.J., with a transmitter that nine years ago relocated to Midtown Manhattan. This station now has a new President/CEO -- its programming consultant from March, and a former programming head who departed in 2018.
Robb Tops For Townsquare Media In Eastern Iowa
The Sr. AE for Townsquare Media's Dubuque, Iowa station group has been promoted to the role of Market President and Chief Revenue Officer.
Welling Wins Top Sales Slot For CMG/Tulsa
The General Sales Manager for the Ohio News Network and Sports Talk WBNS-FM "97.1 The Fan" in Columbus, Ohio, is moving to Oklahoma. He's just been appointed Director of Sales for Cox Media Group's Tulsa cluster, and begins his new job on Nov. 9.
TEGNA Taps Hagan To Lead Idaho Duo
As of November 16, TEGNA will have a new President/GM in place at its NBC affiliates serving both Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho. It's a woman who has directed the sales efforts of two gorilla-sized TV stations in Seattle since 2016.
A New EVP For ABC News Is Chosen
A note sent Friday to staff members at ABC News from President James Goldston has confirmed the appointment of a new Executive VP, "a key partner" for Goldston "who will manage our operational efforts and growth strategies" while working with him and all leaders "on advancing the culture."
The First D&I Leader For Graham Media Is Selected
As of Nov. 2, broadcast TV station owner Graham Media Group will have its first-ever Senior Director of Diversity & Inclusion. Taking the role is a woman who most recently directed diversity initiatives on a national level for Comerica Bank.
Gracies Call for Entries Now Open
The Gracie Awards, presented by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF), has opened the call for entries for the 46th Annual Gracie Awards Gala and Gracie Awards Luncheon. The AWMF has also locked in the Diamond Sponsor of the 2021 Gracies.
Beasley CEO Elected BMI Board Chair
The chief executive of Beasley Media Group succeeds Michael J. Fiorile, Chairman of the Dispatch Printing Company. He has been selected to serve as Presiding Director of the BMI Board. In addition, the BMI Board of Directors has extended Mike O’Neill’s contract.
P1 Learning Co-Founder Readies For Retirement
P1 Learning Co-Founder Katey McGuckin-Woolam in 2007 partnered with broadcaster Speed Marriott to create the online training company. Now, McGuckin-Woolam is saying goodbye, and has opted to retire from the company catering to broadcast stations and media-based companies across the U.S.
Sinclair Selects A Digital Sports News VP
Sinclair Broadcast Group has appointed an individual who will be responsible for the day-to-day editorial operations and news content strategies for the company's regional sports networks and its newly created Stadium unit.
CPB Board Elects Chair, Vice Chair
Remaining as chair is an attorney and partner at Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown, a firm specializing in entertainment and media matters, and was named one of the top 100 lawyers in California.
A Digital and Streaming Media Exec Arrives At Estrella
It's been stated that the post-bankruptcy version of Estrella Media would propel itself into the OTT and rapidly growing AVOD space. Those efforts are now ramping up with the addition of a digital and streaming media executive who arrives from Sony Pictures Television Digital Networks and had a hand in the rollout of Crackle.
Vieira to Receive 2020 NAB Show New York Impact Award
Meredith Vieira will be honored for her decades-long success as a host and figure in the industry. National Association of Broadcasters President/CEO Gordon Smith will present the award and deliver comments on October 23 at Noon Eastern.
Meet Sinclair’s New Head of ‘Enterprise Business Transformation’
In this newly created role, a former Xcelerate Solutions executive will lead the company's business transformation program across all business functions, leveraging leading business and technology practices to deliver more effective and efficient ways of working and driving ongoing scale and growth.
Sunny Day: A New Chief Development Officer Is Named
Sun Broadcast Group has promoted Rich O’Brien to Chief Development Officer. O’Brien, who has been with the company for two years, had been VP of Programming and Affiliate Relations.