Gray Ups Deputy GC to General Counsel Role
Since the closing of Gray Media's merger with Raycom Media in 2019, she has overseen the company's legal matters for its operating divisions as Deputy General Counsel. Now, she has been promoted to General Counsel for the broadcast TV station owner and parent of the new Assembly Atlanta production park.
South Dakota TV Veteran Marci Burdick To Get NAB Honor
She's a household name in parts of the Upper Midwest and is a former NAB Television Board Chair. Now, the National Association of Broadcasters will honor her with the Chuck Sherman Television Leadership Award on Tuesday (3/4) in Washington, D.C.
Parker Adds VP/GM Duties For Allen Media TV Duo
Since August 2022, he has served as Executive News Director for the two TV stations owned by Allen Media Broadcasting in "Acadiana." Now, he's taking on the VP/GM role as Nanatte Lavergne moves on for "a new opportunity in local media."
The New Head of CBS News: Inbound From KGO-TV
He's no stranger to CBS News but has been serving as President/GM of KGO-7, the ABC Owned Stations property serving the San Francisco-Oakland-San Jose market. That's about to change. After seven years in the Bay Area, this news veteran is returning to CBS at a particularly fragile time.
A Nexstar Leader To Get NAB’s Digital Leadership Award
The Chief Product Officer for Digital Products at Nexstar Media Group, the nation's biggest owner of broadcast TV stations, as the recipient of the NAB 2025 Digital Leadership Award. He'll receive the honor at the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
BFOA Reveals Award Recipients Ahead of Annual NAB Show Event
The BFOA 2025 Leadership Awards, the Lowry Mays Excellence in Broadcasting Award, and the Chairman’s Award will each be presented at the BFOA Annual Breakfast, scheduled for April 9 to informally conclude the 2025 NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Tightrope Media Systems Unveils Cablecast Version 7.9 Upgrade
From a new "Bulk Actions" feature to an enhanced user interface for improved meeting workflows, Tightrope Media Systems is ready to show off the latest version of its Cablecast product — and will do so in a West Hall booth at the Las Vegas Convention Center during the 2025 NAB Show.
Winscott Wins Sinclair’s Fresno Leadership Post
For nearly 19 years, she was associated with The E.W. Scripps Co., serving in roles culminating in the position of Director of Sales for KGTV-10 in San Diego. Now, this local TV sales veteran has been appointed VP/General Manager of Sinclair Inc.'s two stations in Fresno.
Audacy COO Succeeds David Field On NAB Radio Board
Susan Larkin was appointed to the slot left vacant by Field by Radio Board Chair Collin Jones. Prior to becoming Audacy's COO, she served as Regional President for Audacy’s San Francisco and Sacramento markets, and as Market Manager for its New York stations.
Simpson To Lead South and Southeast for FanDuel Sports Network
Following the retirement of Jeff Genthner, Steve Simpson will assume oversight of the two FanDuel Sports Network regions and spearhead all team partnerships across the region. FanDuel Sports Network is the former Bally Sports RSN, owned by a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc.
PURE Jingles Welcomes A Chief Commercial Officer
He has experience at some of the world's biggest music conglomerates, including BMG, Bertelsmann, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. Introducing the new Chief Commercial Officer at PURE Jingles.
Baer Signed As Sirius XM’s Top Legal Chief
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. has appointed a former Airbnb top legal executive to serve as its new EVP/General Counsel and Secretary, effective March 3, 2025. He succeeds Patrick Donnelly who is retiring.
Visser To Be Honored With NYF Lifetime Achievement Award
New York Festivals Television & Film Awards is honoring pioneering sports journalist and broadcasting groundbreaker Lesley Visser with the New York Festivals 2025 Lifetime Achievement Award.
Holifield To Lead Greensboro For iHeartMedia
The five FM radio stations owned and operated by iHeartMedia in the Winston Salem-Greensboro-High Point region of North Carolina have a new Market Manager. She reports to Dave Carwile, President for iHeartMedia Carolinas.
Former ABC, Mutual Radio VP Dies
Dick Carr served as Vice President for ABC and Mutual Radio Networks and was an executive producer for national programs featuring Larry King and Dick Clark, among others. Even in retirement, Carr continued his passion for radio, hosting a nationally syndicated Big Band program.