Chuck Scarborough, WNBC New York anchor, marks a stunning 50 years at the station March 25. The station will celebrate his landmark anniversary with a range of programming events, including a 30-minute special. Scarborough, who is 80, anchors the 6 p.m. news with Natalie Pasquarella.
MetaBroadcast, a metadata management specialist for broadcasters, streamers and pay TV operators, has expanded its executive leadership team with the announcement of Andy Johnston as its chief technology officer. Johnston […]
USSI Global, a turnkey provider of customized network, broadcast and digital signage systems and services worldwide, has promoted Amanda Flynn to chief revenue officer, effective March 1. Among her new responsibilities, […]
She will serve as a spokesperson for the association and will help develop and execute messaging strategies to advance broadcasters’ policy agenda before Congress and the FCC.
KBLR (Telemundo Las Vegas), part of NBCUniversal’s Telemundo Station Group, has named Antonio Rodriguez news anchor for Noticiero Telemundo Las Vegas, which is presented weekdays at noon, 5 p.m., 5:30 p.m. 6 p.m. and 11 […]
The National Association of Broadcasters announced that Fox’s groundbreaking true crime series, America’s Most Wanted, will be inducted into the NAB Broadcasting Hall of Fame for television. The series will […]
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Kerri Sutton Named News Director At WVTM Birmingham
Kerri Sutton has been appointed news director of WVTM, Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Birmingham, Ala. She succeeds Baylor Long, who recently returned to Pennsylvania to serve as news director at WTAE, Hearst’s Pittsburgh ABC affiliate.
Hallie Jackson, NBC News senior Washington correspondent, becomes anchor of the Sunday NBC Nightly News starting April 7. She will continue to anchor Hallie Jackson NOW weekdays at 5-7 p.m. ET on NBC News NOW. She will retain her Washington correspondent role too, reporting for Today, NBC Nightly News, Meet the Press and other NBC News properties.
Rhona Tarrant has been named the executive editor of CBS News Confirmed, which focuses on debunking misinformation. She starts April 1 and will report to Claudia Milne, SVP, CBS News and Stations and head of standards and practices. Tarrant has been head of editorial, U.S., at news and intelligence agency Storyful since 2019.
His last day will be April 12. He came to KHOU and Houston from Tegna’s sister station, KUSA Denver, where he was director of advertising and promotion.
The executive will work closely with division leadership on investment decisions, including content rights, strategic partnerships and M&A.
In a statement issued this morning, Lucas said: “Creating magic is not for amateurs. When I sold Lucasfilm just over a decade ago. I was delighted to become a Disney shareholder because of my long-time admiration for its iconic brand and Bob Iger’s leadership. When Bob recently returned to the company during a difficult time, I was relieved. No one knows Disney better. I remain a significant shareholder because I have full faith and confidence in the power of Disney and Bob’s track record of driving long-term value. I have voted all of my shares for Disney’s 12 directors and urge other shareholders to do the same.”
Winfrey and a group of medical experts and patients addressed the myths surrounding obesity and the growing class of weight management injectables in An Oprah Special: Shame, Blame and the Weight Loss Revolution.
Goel was most recently president, technology and group chief technology officer of Byju’s Group, an educational technology firm. Before that, he was with OVO, Amazon, HyperQuality and Real Networks. He is replacing Srini Varadarajan, who is stepping down but will stay with Nielsen to help with the transition through June.
Lockwood Broadcast Group has appointed Christopher Payne news director of its Fox affiliate in WFXG Augusta, Ga. Payne is a veteran of TV news and programming with background as an […]
In her new role, Duran will be responsible for overseeing all aspects of news content and operations for Telemundo 33 Sacramento and Telemundo 51 Fresno. She will lead a team of cross-platform news producers, reporters and anchors covering their local communities.
The affable longtime Fox & Friends host is shaking things up in the morning, sparring with colleagues and challenging GOP orthodoxy, to the dismay of Donald Trump and other Republican leaders.
Communications agency Platform Communications has appointed Edward Bell as Associate director. Bell brings over a decade of experience working with major tech and media brands, most recently at WPP’s specialist […]
Nexstar CBS affiliate WBTW Myrtle Beach/Florence, S.C., has added Trish Williford to its weeknight anchor team. She and WBTW veteran Patsy Kelly will co-anchor the 5, 6 and 11 p.m. […]
The longtime corporate agitator feels misunderstood. Maybe his fight with Disney could change that.
None of the four leading candidates has the perfect resume for the top job. Neither did Bob Iger when he was first named CEO.
