LPTV Player Intrigue TV Names Ops. Head
He's known for his former role as SVP/Media Systems and IT Development for STARZ Entertainment LLC. Now, he's taking the newly created role of VP of Operations at the owner of 11 low-powered stations and two program networks, one bearing the name of the entire operation.
From Videographer To Top Boss For Cook
The new VP/GM of Nexstar Media Group's Lafayette, La., operations has been named. It is an individual who is "extremely familiar" with the market and the broadcast TV company's CBS affiliate in the market. He started as a videographer at the station's news department in 1997, and spent 17 years there.
Spears, Parenti Now LABF Board Members
The President and Publisher of Streamline Publishing's Radio Ink and Radio + Television Business Report and the VP of Licensing and Industry Relations at BMI have been elected to the Board of Directors of the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF).
Eric Luskin to Retire As APT Syndication VP; Successor Named
American Public Television (APT), the syndicator of content to U.S. public TV stations nationwide, is preparing for leadership changes in its Exchange, Syndication and Premium Service programming divisions. The changes are prompted by the retirement of its Vice President of Syndication & Premium Service, and are effective December 17.
A Legendary Radio Figure In Canada, U.S., Loses Alzheimer’s Battle
Former listeners of "The Big 8," CKLW in Windsor/Detroit, and radio industry veterans from across North America are pausing to pay tribute to Rosalie Tromblay. The former station Music Director died Tuesday of complications from Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 82.
EarthxTV Bulks Up Leadership with Discovery, TLC Execs
A TV channel solely devoted to environmental content has hired a new leadership team composed of industry veterans from Discovery, RIDE TV, Animal Planet, and TLC. The stated mission: to turn EarthxTV into "a globally recognized entertainment network catering to audiences increasingly attuned to issues affecting our planet."
Scott Sutherland’s Replacement Selected By Bonneville
Scott Sutherland was recently promoted to the corporate team as EVP of Regional Media Operations for Bonneville International Corp. Now, his successor as SVP/Market Manager of the company's Phoenix stations has been named.
Walt Disney Television Goes To Netflix For an Entertainment President
There's a new leader that will oversee the production and business affairs teams for Walt Disney Television’s expansive portfolio of content brands, including Hulu Originals, Onyx Collective, ABC Entertainment and Freeform, along with production companies ABC Signature and 20th Television.
Audacy Welcomes a Twin Cities SVP/Market Manager
A new leader has been chosen by Audacy to oversee the market’s portfolio of stations, which includes WCCO-AM, "104.1 JACK FM" and '102.9 The Wolf,' effective December 6.
Steel City Changes for Two Audacy Stations
One has nearly four decades of experience in radio, most recently as Vice President of Programming for WABC-AM 770 in New York. The other has been the afternoon drive producer since August 2010 and a part of the station's team since its birth nearly 12 years ago. Both are now Brand Managers at Audacy Inc. stations serving Pittsburgh.
Alpha Selects A Pair of RVPs
One will oversee markets in Illinois, Wisconsin and Michigan. The other will oversee markets in Missouri, Minnesota and select locales in Iowa. Each now hold the title of Regional Vice Presidents at Alpha Media.
Ahead of Merger, Gray Names Leaders in Meredith Markets
Closing is on target for December 1. Yet, Gray Television has wasted no time in announcing that "several" of its current local-level general managers will assume leadership positions at broadcast TV stations it is poised to acquire from Meredith Corporation and retain after the National Media arm is spun off to Barry Diller's IAC.
Scripps Selects A CMG Vet as Local Media Emerging Products VP
The E.W. Scripps Co. has created a position of VP of Emerging Products. And, the person holding the role will be responsible for Local Media digital "thought leadership," vision, strategy, development and execution of non-linear opportunities for Scripps’ 61 television stations in 41 markets. Taking the job? The former product, programmatic and data leader for Cox Media Group.
A 30-Year OOH Vet Takes an iHeart Area Prez Post
As of December 31, a 1989 SUNY Albany graduate who has never worked inside a radio station will replace Area President Kristen Delaney at the nation's largest audio content and distribution company. It is an appointment that speaks volumes of the type of leadership iHeartMedia seeks in 2021.
Nexstar Appoints A Downstate Illinois Leader
Nexstar Media Group has appointed a 25-year broadcast management and sales veteran to the role of VP/GM of its operations in DMA No. 90 — Champaign-Urbana-Springfield, Ill. He's already on-site at the stations, reporting to Nexstar Broadcasting SVP/Regional Manager Traci Wilkinson.