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She's a New York-based host of “iCrime,” a half-hour syndicated crime series that is broadcast on Mission Broadcasting-owned and Nexstar Media Group-operated WPIX-11. Soon, this familiar face known for previous roles at ABC and at FOX will be seen in the 6pm Eastern hour on Nexstar's NewsNation cable TV network.

Bloomberg is reporting that 55 members of the staff at Crooked Media, the podcast network behind Pod Save America and Lovett or Leave It, have unionized through the Writers Guild of America.

The Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Foundation has revealed its 2023 Local Broadcast Legends honorees. One is synonymous with weather in the La Crosse area, while three others are known for their work at radio stations across the state.

Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is welcoming a Senior Producer for its weekly television show “Matter of Fact with Soledad O’Brien.” She reports to Rita Aleman, the show’s executive producer.

He's a 20-year iHeartMedia sales veteran who most recently served as Division VP of Digital Sales for the company's stations and associated digital assets in Portland, Ore. Starting July 1, he'll be relocating to the busy I-4 corridor across Central Florida, overseeing sales for the company's stations in Orlando and fast-growing Brevard County.

The individual who has served as VP of Local Content Development for Nexstar Media Group's broadcast division since April 2017 has just added SVP stripes. At the same time, the broadcast division’s Senior Director of Local Digital Content Strategy since 2019 has been given the VP title.

Local television stations owned by The E.W. Scripps Company serving a city in Montana and Virginia's state capital, respectively, have earned prestigious 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Awards.

She's a veteran sales leader, and she is returning to Cox Media Group's Tulsa properties after three years away. “I’m thrilled and honored to have the opportunity to work again with this experienced and successful team at CMG Tulsa,” says Lina Cravotto.

There is a new EVP for Programming at the Paramount+ streaming app, while the "FAST" channel platform Pluto TV also has a new EVP of Programming, the parent company of CBS News & Stations has confirmed.

The Scripps Howard Fund is accepting entries for the 71st Scripps Howard Awards, one of the nation’s most prestigious journalism competitions. The awards honor the journalism and storytelling produced in 2023.

The woman who serves as Market President for iHeartMedia in Eau Claire, Wisc., and Rochester, Minn., has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors.

Sarkes Tarzian, which operates its radio stations as "ST Radio," has named its new ST Radio Director of Sales. This individual will helm sales and management efforts across the Indiana-based company’s stations in Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Bloomington.

In one week, the Alliance for Women in Media will again host a breakfast during the NAB Show. This year, it will feature a panel discussion on "The Business of Multiplatform Sports," and among those appearing are a Beasley Media Group Market Manager, Skyview Networks' Chief Revenue Officer, two Audacy leaders and the co-CEO/President of Gray Television.

The former Known VP/Client Experience will report to Jack Perry, CEO of Zeam Media. She will oversee all facets of marketing for Zeam Media and streaming platform Zeam, including growth, brand, content and innovation.

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."