Ex-Media General Market Leader Upped At Nexstar
After nearly 12 years in New York's Capital Region, he became a member of the Nexstar Media Group family. With his transition from Media General, he'd move to Charlotte, where he's served as the VP/GM of its two TV stations in the Queen City. Now, this broadcast TV industry veteran is heading to the corporate office to take on a regional leadership post.
Ex-WFAA LSM, Radio Sales Vet, Takes A Role With Envy
Her resume includes stints at Clear Channel, CBS Radio and Cumulus Media in Dallas-Fort Worth. For the last 12 years, she's been associated with TEGNA's ABC affiliate in the market. Now, she is taking a key role at a gaming company that recently saw a sizable investment from Gray Television.
Nielsen’s Principal Accounting Officer To Exit
He joined Nielsen in July 2016 as its VP of Finance, working his way up to SVP and Corporate Controller and Principal Accounting Officer in December 2019. Effective November 12, this C-Suite executive will no longer be a member of the Nielsen family.
LPTV Player Intrigue TV Names Ops. Head
He's known for his former role as SVP/Media Systems and IT Development for STARZ Entertainment LLC. Now, he's taking the newly created role of VP of Operations at the owner of 11 low-powered stations and two program networks, one bearing the name of the entire operation.
NAB Crystal Radio Awards Entry Window Now Open
Established in 1987, the NAB Crystal Radio Awards recognize local radio stations for their year-round commitment to serving communities. A panel of judges representing the broadcast industry and community service organizations will review applications and select 50 finalists and 10 winners.
A Consumer Marketing Exec Arrives At Audacy Corp.
The newest member to the company's leadership team is being asked to lead Audacy’s audience growth initiatives across brand strategy, creative, messaging, media planning and attribution, while also managing the company’s Alchemy function, "focused on the strategic integration of exclusive content and programming to Audacy’s listeners."
A Mobile TV Group Welcomes Its First Tech VP
Live broadcast technology company Mobile TV Group (MTVG) is welcoming its first-ever VP of Technology. It's a move the company founded in 1993 in Denver is heralding as part of its overall growth and desire to increase its TV industry business.
Garza To Lead Content Development, A&R for New Estrella Media Arm
He's a longtime radio programmer and television personality widely known for his work in the regional Mexican genre. Now, he has taken the dual roles of Executive Producer of Digital Audio for Estrella Media and the Head of Content Development and A&R for the newly established music division Estrella Media Music Entertainment (EMME).
Hostetter’s Successor Selected at CBS/Pittsburgh
One month ago, Kathy Hostetter became the VP and General Manager of CBS News and Stations’ local businesses in Baltimore. This opened up a leadership role in Pittsburgh. It's just been filled.
Gould Grabs Reins Of a SummitMedia Station Group
He spent nine years with Clear Channel Outdoor, rising to VP/Sales for the Los Angeles area before heading to the Valley of the Sun. Now, this former iHeartMedia/Phoenix General Sales Manager is joining the company led by Chairman/CEO Carl Parmer.
Four More Years: Sook Secured As Nexstar Head
He's the company founder and serves as its Chairman and CEO. But, that doesn't necessarily mean Perry Sook can remain Nexstar Media Group's chief executive officer for as long as he chooses. That decision is up to Nexstar's Board of Directors. And, they've just agreed to extend Sook's employment agreement keeping him CEO for a few more years.
A New Ad Tech, Products and Platforms Head at Audacy
Audacy Corp. has selected who will lead its teams responsible for advertising technology, products and platforms used in the audio content creation and distribution company's revenue organization, "providing business-focused use cases and requirements for vendors and ad tech engineers to ensure that the platforms meet business needs."
Local Influencers, Local Media: The On-Demand Demand Is High
New research released by Futuri shows important shifts and opportunities in consumers’ relationships with local media on various distribution platforms. One key finding: The 18-64 consumer demo showed an increased interest for on-demand audio and video content from local TV and radio personalities, as well as local business owners/leaders.
Roberts Rises to Audacy/Sacramento OM
He has been with Audacy Corp.'s Sacramento radio stations since August. Now, just months later, he's rising to the role of Operations Manager while retaining his Brand Manager role for the cluster's Active Rock and Classic Rock FMs.
Allen Media Group Has a Broadcast Sales/Syndication COO
Until now, he has overseen all broadcast TV syndication and distribution of Allen Media Group's 70 television series. Now, the company owned by Byron Allen is giving him expanded duties, and he'll also be responsible for two digital multicast networks and the HBCU GO streaming platform.