A Former WGCI GM Is Now Leading SW Fla.’s FOX Affiliate
A seasoned media executive with large-market television broadcasting experience is the new VP/GM for WFTX-36, the E.W. Scripps Company-owned station branded as "FOX4" in Ft. Myers-Naples, Fla.
Mary Quass: The Next MIW Trailblazer
The Chairman/CEO of NRG Media has been named a 2017 MIW Trailblazer by The Mentoring and Inspiring Women (MIW) in Radio Group. Mary Quass will receive the ninth annual MIW Radio Group Frances Preston Trailblazer Award on Sept. 6 during the 2017 Radio Show Wednesday Headliner general session.
Former Univision Exec Takes Top Digital Role At CBS
Univision's President of Advertising Sales & Marketing from 2007-2012 has just been named EVP/Digital Sales and Sales Strategy. He reports to a 15-year CBS Corp. veteran who is concurrently rising to the role of President and Chief Advertising Revenue Officer.
Pfaff Picked To Lead Biz Dev & Partnerships At Katz TV
A new EVP/Business Development and Partnerships has been named at Katz Television Group, the advertising sales company. This individual brings more than 25 years of media sales experience to this newly created position, most recently with FOX Sports, as a Regional Vice President.
AURN Ups Williams, Makes Superadio Changes
American Urban Radio Networks (AURN) has set its new SVP/Affiliate Operations and Compliance. At the same time, its cousin, Superadio, has created a EVP/Programming & Affiliate Relations role while setting a new SVP/Programming & Affiliate Relations.
Unlike Santa, This Claus Is Retiring
After a decade in the Big Easy, Mr. Claus is calling it a day. Don't worry, there are no sleigh bells involved. This Mr. Claus is a veteran radio executive who has been overseeing such stations as WWL and WEZB "B97."
CBS News Radio’s GM Retires
After 17 years as GM of CBS News Radio, an individual who has enjoyed a three-decade career with CBS News has announced her retirement. As a result, leadership duties for the division will be split by two individuals, who will report to CBS News SVP Ingrid Ciprian-Matthews.
WW1 Adds Two To Top Sales Roles
A longtime Premiere Networks sales leader has joined WW1 as its new Director of National Partnerships. Concurrently, a media industry veteran who has worked at The Weather Channel, The New York Times and Crain Communications has come board for a top regional sales role.
Gabay Grabs SVP/Comedy Slot At FOX
Jonathan Gabay has been promoted to the role of SVP/Comedy at the FOX Television Network. He reports to EVP/Comedy Development Suzanna Makkos and will help drive the development of new sitcoms for the network.
Univision Chooses Mandala As Turner’s Successor
The Tibetan mandala is a tool for gaining wisdom and compassion and generally is depicted as a tightly balanced, geometric composition. Now, Univision Communications has committed to its own Mandala as it seeks to retain its tightly balanced ad sales efforts.
NABEF, BEA Team For Radio Show Career Fair
The NAB Education Foundation (NABEF), in partnership with the Broadcast Education Association (BEA), will host a Career Fair at the 2017 Radio Show. Employment opportunities include radio sales, technology, management and on-air positions, among others.
TV One Names Interim GM In Wake Of President’s Exit
There's an interim GM at Urban One's pay-TV TV One network. That's because Brad Siegel has exited as TV One President after 2 1/2 years, and informed the leadership team that he'll be leaving the company.
Three Former WW1 Execs Find A New Home At LRN
A trio of former Westwood One executives have joined Local Radio Networks (LRN), taking roles on LRN's 24/7 format team. Each report to CEO Steve Swick.
Univision Elevates Sales Pro To ‘CRO’
A Univision Communications executive who joined the multimedia company serving millennials and Latino consumers as EVP/Distribution Sales and Marketing some 9 1/2 years ago has been promoted to the newly created role of Chief Revenue Officer, effective immediately.
Here’s What Joe Uva’s Up To Now
Anyone who has been involved in Hispanic media over the last decade recognizes the name Joe Uva. Now, it is time for the rapidly growing podcast business to get familiar with Uva, who has been appointed non-executive chairman of the board of reVolver Podcasts.