Preston Leaves Chicago For Top ‘MFA Role
In Texas' state capital, the audio home for fine arts music is KMFA-FM, a Class C1 noncommercial facility with a signal stretching from Temple through Austin and south to New Braunfels. At the end of this month, the 56-year-old Classical station will have a new Chief Executive Officer. He's inbound from Chicago, exiting a station he joined nearly three years ago.
Local Ad Sales Pro Earns SVP Role at Madhive
It has gained attention for its ability to attract consumers with streaming advertising campaigns tied to local broadcast TV's digital efforts. Now, Madhive has named a former Roku and Hulu executive with experience at Katz Media Group and Tribune Co. to her name its new SVP of Sales.
‘Elizabeth Vargas Reports’ Added To Early Prime On NewsNation
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.
Allen Media Group Has a Broadcast Sales/Syndication COO
Until now, he has overseen all broadcast TV syndication and distribution of Allen Media Group's 70 television series. Now, the company owned by Byron Allen is giving him expanded duties, and he'll also be responsible for two digital multicast networks and the HBCU GO streaming platform.
Ron Gleason Is Retired. Here’s His WBBM Successor
In Chicago, all-News WBBM-AM and simulcast partner WCFS-FM had until his recent retirement been led by Gleason. Effective January 23, a new Brand Manager and News Director for the Audacy Corp. stations will be in place.
From TV Sales To Radio For A Scripps LSM
She's been Local Sales Manager of The E.W. Scripps Co.'s flagship TV station for the past five years and before that was LSM of CBS affiliate WVLT-8 in Knoxville for nearly 8 1/2 years. Now, she is accepting a role as the integrated sales manager for a group of Atlanta radio stations, owned by Cox Media Group.
CIMM Appoints a New Deputy Managing Director
The collaboration of domestic companies focused on promoting innovation in media measurement, metrics and data, has a new Deputy Managing Director. It's a woman who has served as Head of Content Strategy at AdMonsters; VP, Content & Strategy at Wise Public Relations; and Director, Marketing and Content Strategy at The Rubicon Project (now Magnite).
Scripps Networks Ups Two Distribution Execs
The E.W. Scripps Co. has selected its head of sales for the national distribution of the company’s national networks portfolio, including ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce, Grit, Laff, Newsy and Court TV, across all platforms.
Hark! Herrold Heads To Hope
For 15 years he's been a Program Director and morning host for the Christian Contemporary Music (CCM)-focused SOS Radio Network, a role that led him to be selected by Radio Ink as one of "Radio's 10 Best Program Directors." As of January 9, he'll be bringing his talents to Hope Media Group (HMG).
Bonneville’s Denver Sales Head To Lead Cumulus/Indy
She's most recently served as the Director of Sales for Bonneville's four radio stations in Denver and before that was General Sales Manager for the Denver stations owned by Audacy Corp. Now, this sales pro is heading to the Hoosier State for a job with Cumulus Media.
Meet Beasley’s New Digital Content Strategy Director
She is a former Regional Digital Director for Townsquare Media's Capital District cluster and most recently served as Engagement Editor for Nexstar Media Group's BestReviews. Now, she will work alongside Erika Beasley and Jennifer Williams as Director of Digital Content Strategy at Beasley Media Group.
Pamal Veterans Part Ways In Peekskill
One is a 47-year veteran of a high-powered FM once known for its Beautiful Music from Radio Terrace, while the other was to have celebrated 30 years at the station in March 2023. Both are now former Pamal Broadcasting employees.
A ‘Strategic Marketing Director’ Arrives At ‘CBS58’
Until recently, he was the News Content Operations Manager for The E.W. Scripps Co.'s NBC affiliate serving Milwaukee, formerly Journal Broadcasting's flagship TV station. Now, he's taking the role of Strategic Marketing Director for Weigel Broadcasting-owned "CBS58" across town.
Meet The CRTC’s New Chairperson
What do Jessica Rosenworcel and Vicky Eatrides have in common? Both are women who will lead the two agencies regulating radio/television and telecommunications across North America, as Eatrides has been appointed the next Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunication Commission (CRTC).
Maine Radio ‘Icon’ and Noted Author Dies At 78
He hosted a weekend call-in show on Saga Communications' News/Talk WGAN-AM in Portland, Me., for nearly 30 years. He also wrote several books and was known for his storytelling. Now, the radio industry is mourning the loss of John McDonald.