WBK Adds A Partner To Its D.C. Office
An individual with an extensive background in telecommunications law and policy issues, having served as a government attorney, in-house counsel, and in private practice, has joined the Washington office of Wilkinson Barker Knauer as a Partner.
National Radio Award Goes To NRG Leader
The session is scheduled for Wednesday, September 25, as part of the annual radio industry convention produced by the NAB and the RAB. This year's Radio Show will be held September 24-26 in Dallas.
Meet TEGNA’s New Tampa Bay Leader
The CBS affiliate serving the Tampa-St. Petersburg market has a new President and GM. The TEGNA station's new leader most recently led its ABC affiliate station in Norfolk, where this leader has been for 8 years. She also started her career there, in 2004.
Storytelling Tales At Radio Show, From Best-Selling Author
A New York Times bestselling author will keynote a session focused on the art of storytelling at the Radio Show, set for Sept. 24-27 in Dallas. This wordsmith began his professional career as a staff writer for the late comedienne Joan Rivers’ syndicated talk show.
Salem’s Boston GM is Retiring. Who’s Replacing Him?
In September 1995, Pat Ryan was named GM of "three informative and engaging radio stations" serving greater Boston by Salem Media Group. Nearly 24 years later, Ryan has announced her retirement. We also know who will be succeeding her.
No Change For iHeart’s Chief Product Officer
The person who oversees digital programming initiatives, product marketing, UXD and product strategies for iHeartRadio is sticking around for four more years.
Secured In South Bend: Sinclair’s Newest GM
The Digital Sales Manager for Sinclair Broadcast Group's stations in Mobile and Pensacola, Fla., since 2015, is heading home. This sees him being promoted to the top role at a dual CBS/FOX affiliate serving a city in Indiana home to the University of Notre Dame.
The Lamb Lies Down Near A Freeway
On June 19, word leaked out that Block Communications VP of Broadcast Operations and WDRB-41 in Louisville GM Bill Lamb would be leaving July 5 for a big gig in a "top 10 market station." They weren't kidding. Lamb is heading to Southern California.
Viacom Bumps Distribution Exec From SVP to EVP
Viacom's SVP of Distribution Strategy is now an EVP, while also tacking on operations and new business duties. Before joining Viacom in 2017, this exec served in such roles as SVP of Business Development at NBCUniversal, and in corporate strategy positions at the BBC.
Riedel Goes To School For Project Manager Pick
Thanks to continued growth in North America, Riedel Communications has appointed a Project Manager to lead the company's rollout of large-scale multifaceted projects based on its line of real-time video, audio, data and communications networks.
Hadl Upped At Hearst Ahead of Faubell Exit
The director of engineering in the eastern region for Hearst Television since 2017 has been promoted to VP/Engineering. He succeeds an individual who assumes the title of Senior Director of Engineering ahead of a planned retirement from the company in 2020.
Broadcasters Foundation Elects Three To Board of Directors
The Broadcasters Foundation of America, the non-profit organization with a mission to improve the quality of life and maintain the personal dignity of men and women in broadcast media who find themselves in acute need, has elected three industry standouts to its Board of Directors.
Here’s Mike Renda’s Successor At FOX’s Detroit O&O
Mike Renda is set to retire as the GM of FOX's owned-and-operated station serving the Motor City. The individual chosen to succeed him at WJBK-2 has now been revealed.
Salem Prepares For Regional Leader’s Retirement
On July 31, Salem Media Group will be celebrating the retirement of the RVP for its stations in four markets as well as its Atlanta VP/GM. At the same time, it knows who will succeed Mike Moran.
From Titletown To ‘Doo-Dah’ For iHeart’s Latest Market Leader
Here's a bit of trivia the new Market President for iHeart's "Doo-Dah" market may want to know to truly feel like a local. "Doo-Dah" is what many affectionately call Wichita. Here, iHeartMedia is giving its top leadership role the former VP/GM of Cumulus Media's Green Bay, Wisc., cluster.