Ex-Clear Channel Sales Exec Acquires Media Staffing Network

She enjoyed a "deep and meaningful friendship" with the late Laurie Kahn, who owned and operated Media Staffing Network (MSN). Now, Kahn's close bond has led her friend to acquire MSN, beginning a new chapter for the company.
Michael Sharpstene

Meet Dielectric’s New NSM

A 13-year SCMS veteran responsible for office management and the creation and launch of the company's e-commerce site has been named National Sales Manager of Sinclair Inc. subsidiary Dielectric. He'll succeed the soon-to-be-retired Christine Zuba.

Top Fox Sales Leader Readies For Retirement

In March 2019, she rose to President of Advertising Sales, Marketing and Brand Partnerships for Fox Corporation, rising from the position of President of Advertising Sales for FOX News and FOX Business Network. Now, Marianne Gambelli is retiring, concluding a career that spans more than 40 years in media and entertainment ad sales. 
Soledad O'Brien

Soledad O’Brien Returns As Golden Mic Gala Emcee

The annual event, scheduled for March 4 at the Plaza Hotel in the City of New York, is the biggest fundraiser for the Broadcasters Foundation, whose sole mission is to provide aid to radio and television professionals in acute need. O’Brien first hosted the Golden Mic gala in 2023.

Entrants Wanted For 2024 Radio Mercury Awards

The call for entries for the 2024 Radio Mercury Awards, which salute audio creative, is officially open. Entrants will have the chance to be awarded in 19 categories along with the Best of Show award.

Florida Radio Station Owner Dies

One of the original managers of the AM radio station serving The Villages — a city built expressly for retirees near Leesburg, Fla. — who is the owner of another AM serving New Smyrna Beach, Fla., has passed away.
Joe Pagliarulo

‘Joe Pags’ Inks Two-Year Extension With iHeart

Over the years, Joseph John Pagliarulo has gained national attention for his talk radio show, heard on more than 160 radio stations across the U.S. Now, the man who simply goes by the on-air name Joe Pags is renewing and expanding his relationship with iHeartMedia, inking a two-year agreement.
Chris Thompson

Thompson To Lead News, Programming At BIN

BIN: Black Information Network, the iHeartMedia-owned audio network superserving the African American community across the U.S., has appointed a SVP/News and Programming while also selecting a SVP of Public Engagement.
Jim Spadafore

Spadafore To Direct Revenue For Scripps Sports

For the past seven years, he has served as a regional vice president at Comcast Advertising's Effectv/Comcast Spotlight, overseeing all sales operations for TV and streaming for the Midwest region. As of Monday, he is now Senior Director of Revenue for Scripps Sports.

Chris Stirewalt To Host NewsNation Sunday AM Show

He joined Nexstar Media Group-owned MVPD-distributed news and political commentary channel NewsNation in early 2022 as Political Editor. Now, he's poised to helm a new Sunday morning public affairs program from Washington, D.C., for NewsNation.
Erin McIlvain

The CW Names An Affiliate Distribution and Marketing Leader

The Chief Officer for Distribution and Content Strategy at GAM Media, a general entertainment, family-friendly cable network known as “Great American Media,” has been selected to serve as SVP/Affiliate Distribution and Marketing at The CW Network.
Cheryl Fair

Longtime KABC-7 Leader To Retire

She joined the ABC Owned Stations West Coast flagship, KABC-7, in 1994 to lead the Eyewitness News team and is today the President/GM of the station. Come March 31, she'll no longer be in the role, and is heading into retirement.
Lisa Moore

Moore For KSBY Station Manager After Chapuis Departs

The end of 2023 saw the departure of KSBY-TV VP/GM Ed Chapuis, who ranks at No. 19 on RBR+TVBR’s Top Local TV Leaders list for 2023, from the California Central Coast station, as his position was eliminated.  At the time, Scripps said it was going with Station Managers. Now, KSBY has one.

Pioneering Female Telejournalist Ruth Ashton Taylor Dies

From 1951-1958 and from 1962-1989, she was an anchor for the home of CBS television in Southern California — another gender first. Now, many are pausing to pay tribute to Ruth Ashton Taylor, who has died at the age of 101.

A Trio of Sales Promotions at Pillar Media

The religious broadcaster that is expanding with the purchase of two Denver-area FMs from Gene Loving's Max Media is giving three key team members new, higher positions within the organization.