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The Georgia Public Telecommunications Commission has unanimously chosen Bert Huffman as the new CEO of Georgia Public Broadcasting. Huffman has been serving as interim CEO of GPB since former chief Teya Ryan's resignation in May.

Digital managers-turned-senior corporate leaders from top broadcast companies will discuss the shift in corporate executive progression from digital professional to CEO in a panel at the 2018 NAB Show in Las Vegas on Monday, April 9. The panel is titled "DFXTra: Digital Leaders Take Charge -- President and CEO Pane."

(By Eric Rhoads) Yesterday morning, as I read an article by Jay Meyers on LinkedIn, I realized what he was pointing out: the importance of radio’s being ready for the next phases of the resurgence of the coronavirus.

Results Radio has hired Mark Zander to serve as the classic rock format captain for two of its stations in Northern California: KTHU (100.7 FM) in Chico and KHRD (103.1 FM) in Redding. He takes over for Ron Woodward and Olivia Henderson.

He will be the new Western Region, Radio Account Manager for Electronics Research, Inc., responsible for the sale and support of ERI’s broadcast antenna systems, towers, transmission line systems, and FM filter and combiner products. Roudebush has over 25 years experience in terrestrial broadcasting and telecom

iHeartMedia has been the radio industry leader when it comes to podcasting. From purchasing How Stuff Works, to The Ron Burgandy Podcast with Will Ferrell, to slapping a full day of podcasts on its radio stations, iHeart has not been afraid to take risks with this fairly new medium. So what does Bob Pittman think about it all?

Nielsen has launched a Diverse Media Equity program, designed to elevate the visibility of diverse-owned media companies with advertisers and agencies. The initiative includes the first ever report on diverse-owned media reach and audience profiles.

The Ad Council is collaborating with organizations working for the continued success of traditional and new media to enhance its mission of addressing critical social issues with the formation of the non-profit's first-ever Trade Association Advisory Committee.

Bold Gold Media Group station listeners in the Pocono Lake/Wilkes Barre-Scranton region of Pennsylvania filled trucks with toys and raised thousands of dollars for charities December 19.

The Board of Trustees of New York Public Radio has elected Timothy A. Wilkins Board Chair. The international lawyer, advocate for social justice and sustainability joined the board in 2018.