Radio Hall of Fame 2024 Nominees Announced
The 24 nominees were chosen by the Radio Hall of Fame Nominating Committee, with input from the radio industry and listeners. Voting for inductees begins May 20 and runs through June 3.
Marconi Radio Award Nomination Window Opens
Established in 1989 and named for inventor Guglielmo Marconi, the Marconi Radio Awards recognize overall excellence and performance in radio. The winners of the 2024 Marconi Radio Awards will be announced during a special dinner program on October 9 during NAB Show New York.
NewsNation Picks Presidents For Key Roles
The MVPD-distributed news and information network owned by Nexstar Media Group has named its President of News to a larger role as President of Programming & Specials. At the same time, it is promoting from within to select a President and Managing Editor of News & Politics.
Scripps Secures Its Connected TV Sales Leader
A media executive with more than 10 years of experience in the ever-growing streaming TV space has been added to the sales leadership team at The E.W. Scripps Company to serve as its head of Connected TV sales.
MAB President Moving On
April 30 marks the final day for the individual who serves as President/CEO of the Michigan Association of Broadcasters, RBR+TVBR has learned.
Here’s The New NAB Board Roster
One week after the conclusion of its annual convention and expo in Las Vegas, the NAB has released the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections.
Scripps Selects A New Leader In Bakersfield
For two decades, he was with Nexstar Media Group, most recently as General Sales Manager of KGET-17 in Bakersfield. Now, he's across the street at the ABC affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Co.
New BFA Award Honors Lombardo While Saluting ‘Exemplary Spirit and Dedication’
The honor will be bestowed upon an individual who exhibits "the spirit of dedication and relentless drive" to the Broadcasters Foundation charitable mission exemplified by its former longtime chairman, who passed away earlier this year.
Winners Revealed For New York Festivals TV & Film Awards
The New York Festivals 2024 TV & Film Awards have been announced. Broadcaster of the Year was given to a Qatar-based global organization for the eighth consecutive year. In the entertainment category, a German show seen in the U.S. on The CW earned a Gold honor.
Katz Gets Syndication Deal With Key Networks
Key Networks has expanded its syndicated programming lineup to include the conservative political talk show Tony Katz Today.
Pons Arrives as Day Rises At Telemundo Studios
NBCUniversal Telemundo Enterprises has created a new structure for its Telemundo Studios arm. This sees a promotion from within to fill the dual role of President/Entertainment and Chief Content Officer. At the same time, an Executive Vice President of Telemundo Studios has been hired.
Longtime Kansas City Rock Jock Loses Cancer Battle
A 33-year veteran of Kansas City radio who most recently served as the afternoon host of top-rated Cumulus Media Classic Rocker KCFX "101 The FOX" in Kansas City has lost his battle with Leukemia.
New York Festivals Storytellers Gala Announces 2024 Radio Awards Winners
The government-funded BBC has been honored with the 2024 Broadcaster of the Year Award, one of the biggest accolades to be revealed at a New York Festivals (NYF) Storytellers Gala where 2024 Radio Awards winning entries were shared as part of the NAB Show.
A Lifetime Achievement Honor From AWMF For Carol Burnett
Carol Burnett, a legendary figure in entertainment, will be honored with the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 49th Annual Gracie Awards Gala on May 21 at the Beverly Wilshire in Los Angeles. The Alliance for Women in Media Foundation (AWMF) made the announcement on Tuesday.
Studio Builder ZTransform Welcomes A Solutions/Development Head
With the NAB Show in full swing, ZTransform is on the convention flow showing off its broadcast studio build-out capabilities. And, it is welcoming a new SVP of Solutions and Development to help grow its business.