The 2019 Gracies Leadership Award Goes To Berner
The President/CEO of Cumulus Media will be honored by the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation with an award presented annually to women executives "who have made a significant impact on the media industry, while also spurring to action and emboldening other female leaders."
O’Dell Comes Back To Cumulus For Palmetto State Post
From September 2010 through the end of 2013, Tammy O'Dell served as Cumulus's VP/Sales in the Charleston, S.C. Now, she's returning to what is today Cumulus Media by taking on VP/Market Manager responsibilities for the company's stations in the state capital.
Alpha Male: Drutz Departs KNBR For San Jose Duo
For nine years, David Drutz was a key figure in the sales department for one of the nation's top Sports radio stations. This was after stints at regional sports networks including Fox Sports Net and Comcast SportsNet. Now, he's taking on top duties for a pair of Alpha Media FMs.
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.
Foley Affirmed As iHeart’s South Ohio Region Leader
A Cincinnati radio industry leader who will celebrate her 20th anniversary at a group of stations iHeartMedia and its predecessor, Clear Channel Communications, have owned and operated for that entire time is getting promoted.
President Picked For Public Media Co.
She joined the nonprofit strategic advisory firm in 2002 as the principal adviser on financial matters. Since April 2019, she's served as interim president. Now, the "interim" title has been removed.
C-Suite Finance Promotions Celebrated At Nexstar
The nation's biggest owner of broadcast TV stations has promoted two long-time leaders of its corporate finance department. One is now SVP/Controller; the other is SVP/Financial Operations.
Pila Adds Entertainment To Meredith Legal Scope
In December 2014, Joshua Pila joined Meredith Corp. to serve as General Counsel of its Local Media Group, comprised of 17 broadcast TV stations in markets such as Portland, Ore.; Kansas City and St. Louis; and Phoenix. He's now adding another set of duties to his repertoire at Meredith.
A New Kentucky Home For Woods
After a tenure in Music City plagued with steep ratings declines for its local newscasts, Dale Woods is packing up and going north — to Louisville. Starting Oct. 1, he'll serve as President/GM of the FOX, MyNetwork TV and CW affiliates serving the Kentucky city.
CMG Splits Jacksonville Leadership With Reid To Radio
Until now, Bob Longo has overseen Cox Media Group's two TV stations serving the "First Coast," in addition to the company's seven-brand radio cluster. As of today, Longo will now focus his duties on leading the TV stations, as a new VP/GM for CMG's radio stations in Jacksonville has been made.
Katz Digital Exec Trio Gets SVP Stripes
Katz Media Group's digital division, Katz Digital, has promoted three individuals to Senior Vice President roles while elevating a staffer to Digital Business Operations Lead. All report to EVP Scott Porretti.
Marsh To Manage Talent At Futuri Media
Audience engagement and sales intelligence tech provider Futuri Media has bolstered its HR department. Clint Marsh has been promoted at the company serving the radio broadcasting industry by taking the role of VP of Talent Management.
Oslund A Bigger Part of Scripps’ Growth Strategy
Kerry Oslund will lead the E.W. Scripps Co.’s next-generation television efforts including its ATSC 3.0 strategy and will help identify, develop and evaluate investment and partnership opportunities that complement the Scripps portfolio.
A Former Cablevision President Exits 605
No, Ben Tatta isn't taking the San Gabriel River Freeway and getting off at Katella Avenue. However, he may have more time to do in the coming days. The creator, co-founder and president of 605 is leaving his day-to-day role at the next-gen TV measurement firm.
A New Market President for iHeart/Baltimore
As Market President, this individual will work closely with the programming, business and sales teams for all station brands in Baltimore. She will also oversee the station’s on-air and digital programming as well as create new business and revenue opportunities.