Monday, May 12, 2025

Mike Price

Retired Central N.Y. TV Icon Mike Price Dies

He was associated with WSYR-9 in Syracuse, N.Y. from fall 1962 through July 2008. Now, the Nexstar Media Group-owned ABC affiliate and many across the region are mourning the death of former news personality Mike Price.
Cathy Perifimos

A New Business Affairs Lead Joins Hearst’s HMPG

An entertainment industry attorney with unscripted programming and film experience across international platforms, has joined Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) as Vice President of Business Affairs.

Wisconsin Broadcasters Mourn Loss Of Liz Boyd

She served as the "NCSA/PEP Coordinator" for the Wisconsin Broadcasters Association and had been with the organization led by Michelle Vetterkind for two decades. Now, radio and TV professionals across the state are remembering the life of Liz Boyd, who has died at the age of 71.

Telemundo Studios Content SVP Named To NYF Advisory Board

In October 2024, she was named SVP of Content and Development for Telemundo Studios. Now, she's adding the role of advisory board member for the New York Festivals Television and Film Awards.

Bowen To Direct Sales for Audacy in Chicago

Audacy has selected the individual who will direct the sales initiatives for its media assets serving the Windy City.

Radio Mercury Awards Finalists Revealed For 2025

The finalists for the 2025 Radio Mercury Awards have been revealed, with 107 radio and audio spots advancing to the final round. The shortlisted entries span a mix of advertisers, agencies, production companies, platforms, radio stations, and student creators.

WKYC Names A New ND

As of May 19, the NBC affiliate serving the Cleveland DMA owned by TEGNA will have a new News Director. And, it is an individual who most recently led the CBS affiliate in Orlando owned by Graham Media Group.

A Hope-Filled Promotion to Radio VP

He joined the organization in July 2023. Now he will expand his leadership beyond WayFM to all of Hope Media Group’s Christian radio brands.
Todd Braverman

Braverman Takes Top Revenue Role at Ampersand

TV ad sales and tech company Ampersand is welcoming a new Chief Revenue Officer, and it is someone who was most recently EVP and Head of National Sales for the broadcast television station ownership group that is parent to more over-the-air properties than any of its peers and is founded by Perry Sook.
Kraig T. Kitchin gives his acceptance speech to guests as he is inducted into the Radio Hall of Fame in Nashville, TN on Sept 19, 2024.

Music and Talk Icons Highlight Radio Hall of Fame Nominees

A legendary New York Hip-Hop personality. A longtime West Coast AM talk duo. A Rock & Roll Hall of Famer. They are just three among this year's 24 nominees for entry into the Radio Hall of Fame.

Who’s Succeeding Karen McCrary Mitchell At iHeartMedia?

In May 2023, Karen McCrary Mitchell was named Market President for two iHeartMedia markets in the Mid-South. Now, a successor has been named, taking control of the company's radio stations in those two locales. 
Mike Roosa

Ex-Comark, Thomson Sales Pro Joins Anywave

It's a provider of TV transmitters, ATSC 3.0 products, translator, exciters and gap fillers at all TV bands and power levels and was in the West Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center across the 2025 NAB Show showing of its wares. Now, it is welcoming a Sales Manager who will cover the eastern U.S.

Pace Setter: ‘Local 3 News’ Secures Its New ND

The Sarkes Tarzian-owned NBC affiliate serving Chattanooga branded as "Local 3" has a new head of local news operations. Who's taking the role at WRCB-TV?
David Felker

Cumulus-Owned Westwood One Shutters Formats as Felker Exits

After decades with Cumulus Media’s Westwood One and the network’s predecessors, Vice President of Programming David Felker has departed the company. It comes amid a new round of consolidation that sees the discontinuation of seven 24/7 syndicated radio formats.
David Hillman

A New Venu For David Hillman, With iHeart Move

He was most recently the Chief Legal Officer and a member of the founding leadership team of the now-scuttled joint venture that would have seen ESPN, FOX and Warner Bros. Discovery team up to launch Venu Sports. Introducing the newest member of the executive leadership team at iHeartMedia.