Michael Caplan Named GM Of KTHV

Gannett’s Broadcasting Division has named Michael Caplan president and general manager at its CBS affiliate KTHV Little Rock, Ark. (DMA 56). He succeeds Larry Audas, who was named president and general manager of Gannett’s WFMY Greensboro, N.C.

Caplan most recently was group leader for Media General’s multimedia operations in Myrtle Beach-Florence, S.C. In that role, he had management oversight for multiple operating units, including TV, print and Web properties.

Caplan joined Media General in 1998 as general sales manager at KALB Alexandria, La. In 2002, he was named general sales manager at WBTW Myrtle Beach-Florence, later becoming VP-GM of the station. Then in 2009, Caplan also was named group leader for Media General’s multimedia operations in the market.

Prior to joining Media General, Caplan worked in sales management at KTVE Monroe, La.; in sales at KLAX Alexandria, La.; and as assistant general manager of the Alexandria (La.) Aces professional baseball club.