MAB President Moving On
April 30 marks the final day for the individual who serves as President/CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, RBR+TVBR has learned.
Here’s The New NAB Board Roster
One week after the conclusion of its annual convention and expo in Las Vegas, the NAB has released the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections.
Scripps Selects A New Leader In Bakersfield
For two decades, he was with Nexstar Media Group, most recently as General Sales Manager of KGET-17 in Bakersfield. Now, he's across the street at the ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.
New BFA Award Honors Lombardo While Saluting ‘Exemplary Spirit and Dedication’
The honor will be bestowed upon an individual who exhibits "the spirit of dedication and relentless drive" to the Broadcasters Foundation charitable mission exemplified by its former longtime chairman, who passed away earlier this year.
Winners Revealed For New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
The New York Festivals 2024 TV & Film Awards have been announced. Broadcaster of the Year was given to a Qatar-based global organization for the eighth consecutive year. In the entertainment category, a German show seen in the U.S. on The CW earned a Gold honor.
Katz Gets Syndication Deal With Key Networks
Key Networks has expanded its syndicated programming lineup to include the conservative political talk show Tony Katz Today.
Pons Arrives as Day Rises At Telemundo Studios
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has created a new structure for its Telemundo Studios arm. This sees a promotion from within to fill the dual role of President/Entertainment and Chief Content Officer. At the same time, an Executive Vice President of Telemundo Studios has been hired.
Longtime Kansas City Rock Jock Loses Cancer Battle
A 33-year veteran of Kansas City radio who most recently served as the afternoon host of top-rated Cumulus Media Classic Rocker KCFX "101 The FOX" in Kansas City has lost his battle with Leukemia.
New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2024 Radio Awards Winners
The government-funded BBC has been honored with the 2024 Broadcaster of the Year Award, one of the biggest accolades to be revealed at a New York Festivals (NYF) Storytellers Gala where 2024 Radio Awards winning entries were shared as part of the NAB Show.
A Lifetime Achievement Honor From AWMF For Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett, a legendary figure in entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) made the announcement on Tuesday.
Studio Builder ZTransform Welcomes A Solutions/Development Head
With the NAB Show in full swing, ZTransform is on the convention flow showing off its broadcast studio build-out capabilities. And, it is welcoming a new SVP of Solutions and Development to help grow its business.
‘Cocktails and Conversation’ and NAB Camaraderie
It was another high-profile radio affair at the Capitol Grille in Las Vegas for the third annual "Cocktails and Conversation" event during this year's NAB Show. This year's assembly again united radio professionals, ranging from C-suite executives to individual station managers.
Ron Russo Joins Key Networks
The veteran network radio sales executive will lead Key Networks’ ad sales team and work directly with Key Networks clients, including Bloomberg Radio.
NABLF Reveals Celebration of Service to America Awards
The honors recognize outstanding service to their communities by local television and radio stations. Winners will be honored at the awards ceremony on June 4 at The Anthem in Washington, D.C.
Magid Welcomes A Chief Brand, Comms. Officer
Getting the role is a marketing consultancy head advising media companies, agencies and tech start-ups on strategy and business development. Before launching his own shop, he was widely known as SVP/Marketing for Disney Channel, and had been at The Walt Disney Company for some 15 years.