Larry Patrick Appointed To NAB Radio Board
The managing partner of both Legend Communications and Patrick Communications has been appointed to the NAB Radio Board of Directors. It comes on news of his being inducted in November as a "Giant of Broadcasting" by the Library of American Broadcasting Foundation.
Radionomy Hires CFO
Pureplay streamer Radionomy has hired a chief financial officer.
NBC Sports Philly Flies With Hughes
Comcast-owned MVPD-distributed regional network NBC Sports Philadelphia has named a Director of Digital Content. Starting April 30, this individual will be responsible for the network’s portfolio of multi-platform content and initiatives, across NBCSportsPhiladelphia.com, digital and social media platforms, and podcasts. He’ll also lead efforts to increase brand engagement with Philadelphia’s sports fans, and develop long-range content initiatives for the network.
Meet The New Town Sales Squire For iHeart in Philly
Since May 2018, he'd been associated with Townsquare Media -- specifically, for a group of stations it had just purchased from Connoisseur Media. Now, he's boarding a SEPTA line and taking his Trenton skills, and prior experience in the City of Brotherly Love, to iHeartMedia.
Pee Dee Welcomes A New Market Manager
A 30-year radio industry veteran who most recently served as VP/Market Manager for Cumulus Media's Lafayette, La., station group is heading to the Pee Dee region of South Carolina. He's joining a small broadcast company led by Bruce Mittman and Jim Leven.
‘The Nanny’ Actress Elected New SAG-AFTRA Leader
For some, she's fondly remembered as promoter "Bobbi Flekman" in the 1984 cult classic This is Spinal Tap. Most people know her as "The Nanny." Now, she's succeeding Gabrielle Carteris as President of SAG-AFTRA.
Vevo Lures Ex-Univision Sales Star For West Coast Duties
He spent more than two decades at Univision Communications. As of today, he's now at digital music video network Vevo, which has its sights on capturing more TV audience -- and ad dollars.
For CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios, A New ‘Current Programs’ Head
There's a new Executive Vice President of Current Programs for both CBS Entertainment and CBS Studios. It's a new role, in which this individual will oversee current primetime and daytime programming on the network and for the studio.
APTS Adds To Board of Trustees
America’s Public Television Stations (APTS) has confirmed the election of the General Manager of Arizona PBS to its board of trustees. She began in this role on Wednesday (6/1) and will serve as professional trustee of APTS and a director of the APTS Action Inc. board.
Sheeder Rises in iHeart’s Twin Cities Sales Dept.
The individual who rose from an account executive to Local Sales Manager in December 2020 for iHeartMedia's Minneapolis-St. Paul radio stations has been promoted once again. Meet the new VP of Sales for the company's Twin Cities radio properties.
NBC’s Chicago O&Os Set to Score With Cross
The individual who has served as SVP/General Manager of NBC Sports Chicago, the Comcast-owned RSN serving the Windy City, has been appointed President/GM of the two NBC-owned stations housed on Chicago's Magnificent Mile.
‘Moose’ Call For Max Media in Norfolk
There's a "Moose" back in the Max Media family. And, he is taking over the role of Operations Manager for the company's five radio brands in the Norfolk market.
Nexstar Promotes Two News Content Leaders
The individual who has served as VP of Local Content Development for Nexstar Media Group's broadcast division since April 2017 has just added SVP stripes. At the same time, the broadcast division’s Senior Director of Local Digital Content Strategy since 2019 has been given the VP title.
iHeart Elevates 3
iHeartMedia elevated the roles of three Region Presidents Brian Olson, Linda Byrd and Justin Schaflander.
Dwyer Rises To Top Central Texas Role at TEGNA
While TEGNA's proposed privatization plan has been designated for a hearing in front of a FCC Administrative Law Judge, that hasn't stopped the company from operating with "business as usual." As such, it is celebrating the promotion of WCNC's Marketing Director to a top role overseeing a Central Texas NBC operation.