NAB Board Adds Connoisseur CEO, TV Leaders
Jeff Warshaw, the founder and Chief Executive Officer of the growing radio station ownership group Connoisseur Media, and a pair of television industry C-Suite leaders have been appointed to the National Association of Broadcasters Board of Directors to fill recently vacated seats.
Lambert Named NPR Board Chair Amid Public Radio Changes
NPR has elected a new Chair for its Board of Directors. It is a woman who joined the Board as a Public Director in 2022 and previously served as Vice Chair. She currently serves as Chief Operating Officer at business-to-business software as a service company Olo.
Versant CEO To Get BFOA’s Golden Mic
The longtime NBCUniversal executive chosen to serve as CEO of spinoff operation Versant has been selected as the recipient of the 2026 Golden Mic Award from the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
He'll receive the honor at a black-tie event scheduled for March 9, 2026.
Media’s Great Eight Honored At Gracies Leadership Awards
Eight individuals whose vision, leadership, and achievements "continue to shape and strengthen media across news and entertainment" were honored on Tuesday at the Alliance for Women in Media (AWM)'s Gracies Leadership Awards.
Xperi CRO Adds Duties As TiVo Ads Head
DTS AutoStage and HD Radio Xperi Inc. not only has a stake in the audio entertainment and advertising space but is the parent of TV-centric brand TiVo. Now, publicly traded Xperi is giving its Chief Revenue Officer additional duties as President of its TiVo Ads entity.
SiriusXM Readies A CFO Change As Guidance Is Affirmed
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. is preparing for a change in its C-Suite, and it has appointed its next Chief Financial Officer, effective January 1, 2026. The announcement came on Tuesday as Tom Barry will be stepping down from the role.
Meet Locality’s New Leader, A Former Marketron Head
Local TV ad platform Locality has a new Chief Executive Officer, and it is an individual who was previously the CEO of advertising automation firm Adwerx. He's also a longtime board member at Vistar Media, a programmatic advertising for out-of-home media firm acquired by T-Mobile in February 2025.
Parenti, Denes The New LABF Co-Chairs
The Benztown President and President/Publisher of RBR+TVBR and Radio Ink parent Streamline Publishing's Media division succeed outgoing co-chairs Heidi Raphael, Chief Communications Officer for Beasley Media Group, and attorney Jack Goodman, who have served to lead the Foundation since 2020.
From DFW To The I-4 Corridor For Gardner
Since November 2022 he has served as Managing Editor of KTVT-11 in Dallas-Fort Worth, rising from the role of Content Manager he'd earned in July 2021. Come January, he'll be relocating to Central Florida to serve as Managing Editor of Cox Media Group's ABC affiliate.
Nailed It: Meet Nielsen’s First Chief Client Officer
It's an individual who is being tasked with serving as "a critical partner for Nielsen’s clients, including advertisers and publishers across traditional and digital channels." Introducing Nielsen's first Chief Client Officer, reporting to CEO Karthik Rao.
Darden Chosen To Lead Scripps’ Duo In Corpus Christi
The E.W. Scripps Company has named a local media sales leader to the role of Director of Sales and General Manager for the NBC and Telemundo affiliates serving the Corpus Christi, Tex., market. Taking the position is a woman who is a native of the Texas city.
MIW Mentorship in Management Application Window Opens
The non-profit group dedicated to advancing female leadership in radio broadcasting, is now accepting applications for the 2nd Annual Erica Farber Mentorship in Management Program, sponsored by WideOrbit.
Farrell Selected to Lead CMG’s Miami Operations
There's a new leader that's gained oversight of the four FM radio stations owned by Cox Media Group, and it is an individual who since 2022 has been overseeing CMG's operations in Jacksonville. The change comes as the current head of CMG's South Florida stations is exiting to pursue a new opportunity.
Katie Couric Speaks Ahead of Earning Gracies Icon Honor
One of the co-hosts of NBC's TODAY will lead a fireside chat with one of the network's most iconic journalists at the 2025 Gracies Leadership Awards, scheduled for November 18 at Tribeca 360° in the City of New York.
A Veteran PD Opens A Programming Consultancy
A long-time radio programming leader has launched a media consulting firm dedicated "to developing and growing strong brands that stand out and win in a complex media landscape." Here are all the details on what Don Parker has created.