Longtime NPR Member Station’s PD To Retire
Since 1971, she has held a strong presence at the radio stations she's been associated with. This includes 15 years at the NPR Member station serving the Tampa Bay region and its Classical companion serving Sarasota-Bradenton. By the end of this year, retirement will be her key focus.
A New TV Home For Geraldo Rivera
He's a veteran news commentator and journalist who has worked at FOX News and ABC News. Starting this evening, he'll now be serving as a correspondent-at-large for the cable TV network owned by Nexstar Media Group.
Savannah Smiles For James’ New OM Role
DBC Radio's stations serving the Coastal Empire of Georgia has handed the role of Operations Manager for its stations to the man who serves as the afternoon host and Program Director for its Country station in the two markets.
Nexstar Selects Salas To Lead DMA No. 91
She is returning to Nexstar Media Group after serving as Director of Sales at The E.W. Scripps Co.'s WRTV-6 in Indianapolis since 2019. And, this longtime broadcast TV sales professional will be taking the role of VP/General Manager for the company's stations in the Illinois cities of Champaign and Springfield.
Suárez To Succeed Figueroa For Telemundo In Fla.
The man who presently serves as President/GM of the Telemundo Station Group properties serving the Las Vegas, Sacramento and Fresno markets has been selected to lead the Comcast unit's three Telemundo stations in Central Florida. It's the first move since José Cancela took over as President.
Who Will Honor Wertlieb at Golden Mic Gala?
The presenting speakers at the 2024 Golden Mic Award gala and fundraiser scheduled for March 4 at the Plaza Hotel in New York have been finalized by the Broadcasters Foundation of America.
WISH-8 Ups Gibson To ND
The Assistant News Director at the CW Network affiliate in Indianapolis owned by DuJuan McCoy's Circle City Broadcasting has earned a promotion to News Director, working under News VP Al Carl.
AccuWeather Gives Acting GC Full General Counsel Role
She joined AccuWeather Inc. in 2019 as Assistant General Counsel. Now, the weather forecasting services company is promoting her to General Counsel. Earning the elevation is a former Associate at New York's "GS2LAW," where she served as a lead patent associate working in engineering and technology.
TEGNA Goes With Rogala For Radio/TV Leadership Post
He began his career in 1988 in the sales department of WTAE-4 in Pittsburgh and would go on to roles as a GSM and Director of Sales before earning his first President/GM post in 1994 at WZZM-13 in Grand Rapids. Meet the new President/GM for TEGNA's Columbus, Ohio station group.
APTS Elects Board Officers and Trustees
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has revealed the results of the election of its board leaders and board members. This will see the most recent former FCC Chair become an at-large member, starting February 26.
‘Chiquibaby’ Stays With Nueva Network
Stephanie Himonidis Sedano will be staying around the Spanish-language media company founded and led by CEO and Chief Revenue Officer José Villafañe for the forseeable future.
Ex-WBZ TV Head Resurfaces At Regan
It's a strategic communications firm handling tasks such as public relations, digital marketing and branding to clients including Clear Channel Outdoor and the Boston Celtics. Today, it has a new Chief Operating Officer. Taking the role is a former VP/GM of WBZ-4 in Boston.
A Long Choice To Succeed Jim Parsons At WTAE
At month's end, the News Director for the Hearst Television-owned ABC affiliate serving Pittsburgh will retire. Who is succeeding Jim Parsons? We now know the answer, and it is an individual who is moving from Birmingham, Ala.
Research Director Selects A New COO
She's been with the Annapolis, Md.-headquartered ratings-focused research firm since July 1998 and in 2022 was elevated to Data and Production Manager. Now, she'll serve as Chief Operating Officer for Research Director.
RAB Ups Three To New Leadership Roles
The Radio Advertising Bureau has promoted from within to fill the roles of VP/Professional Development, VP of Digital Services; and Director of Events and Communications, respectively.