Kari Patey

CBS Stations Selects A Producer Development VP

She got her start in local news at WCCO-4 in Minneapolis in 1999, when she produced the station’s weekday morning newscasts. After several years in New York, this local TV news veteran returned to the Twin Cities in 2017 to serve as VP/News Director of WCCO-4. Now, Kari Patey is being promoted by CBS News & Stations.

Public Media Co. Selects A New Leader

The Boulder, Colo.-based nonprofit consulting firm dedicated to serving public media has selected its next CEO. He's being heralded as "a visionary leader whose career spans more than 25 years as a public servant and advocate for public and independent media."
John Deushane

It’s Official: ’11Alive’ President/GM Is Retiring

On June 29, Atlanta media industry reporter Rodney Ho shared the news that the President/GM of TEGNA's NBC affiliate serving Atlanta would be retiring. On Thursday afternoon, following the company's second quarter earnings call with investors and analysts, WXIA-TV confirmed the story.

Here Are the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts

The Library of American Broadcasting Foundation (LABF) will recognize distinguished industry leaders for lifetime achievements during the 2023 Giants of Broadcasting & Electronic Arts luncheon and awards ceremony. The annual event will take place on Tuesday, November 14 at Gotham Hall in New York.
Jeff Liberman

Entravision Leader Appointed To NAB TV Board

The President/COO of Entravision Communications, attending the Forecast conference on Wednesday at the Harvard Club, has confirmed his appointment to the National Association of Broadcasters Television Board of Directors.

Reach Media To Conclude Russ Parr’s Program

"Farewell, but Not Goodbye." That's the start of a social media post on Instagram made on Wednesday from the host of a wake-up radio program targeting Black consumers that is concluding its run as a Reach Media-syndicated offering after 27 years of broadcasts.

Florida Radio Station Owner Dies

One of the original managers of the AM radio station serving The Villages — a city built expressly for retirees near Leesburg, Fla. — who is the owner of another AM serving New Smyrna Beach, Fla., has passed away.
Todd Spessard

TEGNA Selects Ex-Griffin Exec As Charlotte News Leader

The NBC affiliate serving the Queen City of the South is welcoming a new News Director. It's an individual with years of experience in TV news in Oklahoma; Kansas; Missouri; and Michigan who began his career as an anchor/producer at KHGI-13 in Kearney, Neb.

Compass’ Play-By-Play Sports Arm Resets Leadership

Three veteran executives have earned promotions at Compass Media Networks in moves that will see the trio oversee the content creation, production, and distribution of the company’s play-by-play sports platform.

West Virginia Pick Sees iHeart Go To School

In an intriguing move, iHeartMedia has turned to a veteran National Football League marketing pro and longtime Comcast Sports Southeast executive to fill its Area President position in the Pittsburgh/West Virginia Region.

Chris Way Wins A Return Trip To Las Vegas

An eight-year veteran of the CBS affiliate serving Southern Nevada who served as VP of the Las Vegas Executives Association from July 2014 through April 2015 is heading back to the City of Lights.

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.

A Trailblazing Univision News Anchor Will Soon Leave

María Elena Salinas will exit the Univision News anchor chair at the end of the year. Salinas has been associated with Univision and its predecessor, Spanish International Network (SIN), for nearly 36 years. As of January 2018, she plans to work independently as a journalist and producer, and continuing to devote herself to philanthropy.
Univision Communications, Inc.

Univision Sets New News Leaders In San Francisco

Hispanic-market multimedia company Univision Communications has set two new news executives for its San Francisco Bay Area operations. Both report to Raul Rodriguez, Vice President, General Manager of Univision Bay Area; Steve Stuck, Vice President, General Manager of Univision Sacramento & Fresno; and Chris Peña, Senior Vice President of News, Local Media.

Neuhoff Hires Outlaw To Lead A Cluster

This individual will transition from her current role in sales oversight for the five Neuhoff markets to her new VP/Market Manager position. She will also continue to serve as Corporate Vice President/Special Projects for the company.