Media Moves

Rogers Communications Inc. has completed its acquisition of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment (MLSE), increasing its ownership of MLSE to 100%. With that, Rogers Sports — a new business unit that will include its media assets — is forthcoming. And, Keith Pelley will run it.

The NAB Crystal Radio Awards celebrates radio stations for their "exceptional year-round commitment to serving their communities." A panel of judges representing the broadcast industry and community service organizations will review applications and select 50 finalists and 10 winners.

There's a new News Director for KCRA-3 & KQCA-58 in the Sacramento-Stockton-Modesto DMA, and VP/GM Ariel Roblin believes she is the "right leader" to succeed Derek Schnell, who recently rose to VP/News at Hearst TV.

Two of radio’s most recognizable voices are stepping behind the podium for Radio Ink and RBR+TVBR‘s Forecast 2027. One is a Radio Hall of Fame host and four-time Gracie Award recipient. The other has spent nearly 20 years in Boston sports radio.

There's a new commander for the two heritage FM rockers serving the Tidewater Region of Virginia under the Hampton Roads Media Group banner, as Carol Commander has departed the role of General Manager at the Saga Communications-owned pair. Succeeding Commander is the stations' Director of Sales.

"The Ashley & Brad Show" is expanding its relationship with Key Networks by giving it responsibilities for affiliate sales support. This is in addition to the companies’ renewed network sales partnership, Key Networks says.

This year’s recipients include Zenia Mucha, Chief Brand and Communications Officer at TikTok, who will receive the inaugural Gracies Vanguard Award, and Kristen Welch, Chief Financial and Operations Officer at Illustrative Mathematics, recipient of the AWM Legacy Leadership Award.

He devoted more than 35 years of his career to media research, becoming a pioneering thought leader in New Media, measurement standards and the Portable People Meter (PPM). Now, many are mourning the loss of Bill Harvey, the man who helped create radio industry ratings giant Arbitron. 

The home of ABC, FOX and The CW Network serving the city that's home to Western Kentucky University has a new General Manager, starting Monday. He's being promoted from the role of Multimedia Sales Manager at this Gray Media property, and he'll also lead up sales efforts.

Two weeks ago, she wrapped up what she describes as "one of my favorite eras yet." On September 14, the former Director of Communications and Social Media at the National Association Of Broadcasters finished her first day at her new employer — one of the nation's biggest telecommunications companies.

Wisconsin Broadcasters Association Hall of Famers Terry and Sandy Shockley have been revealed as the founding grantors of the newly established Young Broadcasters Development Fund, aimed at inspiring career building in the broadcast industry.

With interactive sessions led by seasoned faculty members and invited speakers, BLT participants explore financial and business strategy, management and leadership, artificial intelligence, human resources, organizational culture and other issues shaping the future of broadcasting. 

He graduated from the University of Missouri in Columbia's prestigious journalism school in 1987 and has served as a news manager and key day-to-day leader at stations across the country. As of Monday, he'll be going back to school — sort of. Meet the new head of the university-owned NBC affiliate serving mid-Missouri.

He's been associated with Hearst Television since 1983 and has served in various roles at flagship property WCVB-5 in Boston, as well as in a key ad operations role. Now, the privately held broadcast TV station licensee is celebrating this company veteran's longtime retirement.

The former Executive VP of Marketing & Communications at Fremantle has been selected to serve as Sr. VP of Brand & Marketing for FOX Television Stations — a role in which he will report to Executive VP of Digital Operations Jeff Zellmer.