A Sort Of Homecoming: McCastle Returns To Raycom
If Greg McCastle may recognize a few things about his new place of work, it's because it is also his former place of work. McCastle, who served as VP/Ad Sales with Raycom Sports in the 1990s and at WW1's Metro Networks in the 2000s, is returning to Raycom Media.
From Music City To Sin City For This Veteran Radio Exec
Beasley Media Group has rolled the dice and landed a veteran radio executive who will be making the trek from Nashville to its five-station, six-brand Las Vegas cluster as the new VP/Market Manager.
Sunshine State Shuffle For Soechtig
The nation's No. 1 owner of radio stations has selected its new Market President for the Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater market. It's choice for the job: The 23-month Market President for its West Palm Beach station group.
Sinclair Selects Crawford For Greater Duties In Pacific NW
As Group Manager, this individual will now be responsible for the oversight of the Seattle; Salt Lake City; and Medford and Portland, Ore., stations owned by Sinclair. He will also continue in his role as GM of Sinclair's trio of stations along the Wasatch Front.
Meredith Banks On This New Atlanta VP/GM
There's a new VP/GM of WGCL-TV and WPCH-TV in Atlanta, and Meredith Corp. has lured an individual whose resume includes stints at NBC O&O WMAQ-TV in Chicago and at a Nexstar-owned station in Hampton Rhoads.
Salem Scoops Up Cohen For Local Digital Role
Stop the presses: A digital sales pro who has led efforts for Gannett's USAToday Network, in addition to Journal Media Group and the Chicago Sun-Times newspaper, has taken the VP/Local Digital role at the conservative and faith-based media company known for its book publishing arm and its radio stations across the U.S.
Hirsch Upped To Top Development Role At The CW
It's a new set of duties for the new year for Gaye Hirsch. Effective immediately, she's now EVP/Development at The CW, overseeing all scripted and alternative series development for the network, as well as current alternative series and specials.
A New Data Science VP For An Expanding Edison
There's a new Vice President of Data Science at a Somerville, N.J.-based market research agency that's made a strong impact in both the audio entertainment industry and in the U.S. election scene. The hire is part of a big growth initiative in the works at Edison Research.
A Return To TEGNA For ‘FAA Control
A former VP/Sales for the company previously known as Gannett has returned to what is now TEGNA, by agreeing to oversee its ABC affiliate in Big D. This individual succeeds Michael Devlin, who previously announced his retirement.
Truman Wins PDX Post At Sinclair
Sinclair Broadcast Group has asked its GM of its Boise, Idaho duopoly to pack his bags and truck west along Interstate 84 to the Rose City to take on a bigger role at the media company seeking to complete its merger with Tribune Media.
Hearst Gives Coleman A Boost To SVP
Emerson Coleman, who since 1999 has served as Hearst Television’s VP/Programming, has been given a shiny new title for the New Year.
Vidler On The Bayou: Entercom Selects New Orleans Sales Leader
The individual who most recently served as VP/Sales for Tyler Media's nine radio stations has just been appointed Director of Sales for Entercom's five radio brands in the Big Easy.
Sinclair Resets GMs In The Carolinas
There are two new General Managers at TV stations in North Carolina owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. In Greensboro-Winston Salem, a 13-year sales veteran is promoted to the role. In Greenville-New Bern-Jacksonville, the GM position goes to the person who most recently ran the Greensboro duo for Sinclair.
Gray Gives GM Duties In Knoxville To Its Station Manager
When it came time for Gray Television to select a GM for its two Knoxville, Tenn., TV stations, it looked no further than its Station Manager. The move comes after the retirement of 19-year GM Chris Baker.
Substance Abuse Leads ESPN Skipper To Say ‘So Long’
"I have struggled for many years with a substance addiction. I have decided that the most important thing I can do right now is to take care of my problem." And, with those words, John Skipper on Monday announced his resignation as President of ESPN and co-chairman of the Disney Media Networks.