Media News

The ABC affiliate serving the Delmarva Peninsula has a new News Director. It is a marketing and public relations leader who has a print journalism background and has served as the News Manager for crosstown WBOC-TV.

In this newly created role, a former Head of Media at Betr will lead strategic growth initiatives across AMP Media’s expanding portfolio, including original podcasts, social-first video series, and digital franchises.

“ Mad Dog Sports Radio” will debut on Tuesday, September 2. A separate current events and pop culture show will debut in September on a date to be announced.

The founder of New Hampshire’s largest network of addiction treatment centers, has been arrested and federally charged in connection with a series of coordinated vandalism attacks against New Hampshire Public Radio journalists.

It's described as "a key move underscoring the company's commitment to fueling its digital future." Introducing Audacy's new President of Digital Sales, and he's being promoted from within.

The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted Sean McGarvy to Senior Director of Digital News and Content Strategy. Starting June 16, McGarvy will lead the strategic direction for news content across Scripps News Group’s digital platforms, both national and local.

Hispanic Radio Conference 2025 is coming to Houston June 11–12, and early bird pricing wraps up Tuesday, May 27 at 12:01a ET, immediately following the Memorial Day weekend. Register before the deadline to secure the lowest available rate for the industry’s premier gathering focused on Hispanic radio’s future.

The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation marked a major milestone Tuesday night with the 50th Annual Gracie Awards Gala in Beverly Hills, celebrating the contributions of women in media across national radio, television, and digital platforms.

The E.W. Scripps Company has promoted its Senior Director of Sales at the Southwest Florida TV station branded as "FOX 4" to the role of Station Manager. He's been at WFTX-TV since 2022 and has previously worked at stations owned by Nexstar Media Group, among other companies.

In mid-July 2023, he relocated to Dayton, Ohio, to serve as News Director of the Cox Media Group CBS affiliate serving the Miami Valley. He had previously spent 16 years at the CMG flagship property offering ABC programming to viewers in Atlanta. Now, he's heading back to Georgia.

The honor will be awarded during the 2025 Celebration of Service to America Awards, presented by Bonneville International and Hearst Television, on June 10 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C. The event will also honor the essential role that local TV and radio broadcasters play during times of emergency.

He joined Beasley Media Group in 1991 and presently runs its Augusta, Ga., radio stations as President and Market Manager. Come June 6, he'll be celebrating his last day on job, with retirement his next adventure.

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.

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.

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.