CMA Reveals Finalists For 2026 Broadcast Awards
The Country Music Association has released its 2026 Broadcast Awards finalists, honoring on-air personalities and radio stations across the US and Canada, with winners to be announced ahead of the CMA Awards Pre-Telecast Ceremony next month.
Tommy Castor Fills iHeartMedia SLC Market President Seat
iHeartMedia has named Tommy Castor Market President for Salt Lake City. The role had been open since Castor's predecessor, Joyce Wirthlin, left iHeart amid a round of layoffs and resurfaced across the street as Market Manager for Cumulus Media SLC.
Skyview Opens A New National Sales Door With Stillman Hire
A new sales leader with agency-side experience is joining Skyview Networks. The company has named Liz Stillman Vice President of Sales, tasking her with growing network audio sales and building new agency and advertiser relationships across its affiliate platform.
Nueva Network Staffs Up After Liberman Promotion
After promoting Jeffery Liberman to co-leader of its operations, Nueva Network is filling out the team around him. The Spanish-language broadcaster announced four new hires spanning digital sales leadership, agency partnerships, and local account roles.
FCC Enforcement Bureau Gets New Chief As Webre Steps Out
The FCC has a new top enforcer. Chairman Brendan Carr has chosen Enforcement Bureau Chief of Staff and Deputy Bureau Chief Hunter Deeley to lead the department, as Patrick Webre moves into a senior role in the Office of the Managing Director.
Lehigh Valley Public Welcomes Aviva as Development Strategist
Lehigh Valley Public Radio (WDIY) has appointed Jessica Aviva as Development Strategist. The role tasks Aviva with strengthening the station's donor network, as well as building a fundraising and resource network to support the station's long-term growth.
Mike Couchman Named Pillar Media’s Chief Programming Officer
Pillar Media has named Mike Couchman Chief Programming Officer, effective November 16. Couchman joins from Gateway Creative Broadcasting in St. Louis, where he most recently served as Operations Manager for BOOST Radio Network, 99.1 JOY FM and WorshipOne.
Okegawa Promoted To GM Slot at Ohana’s Alaska Offerings
She started with Ohana Media Group in 2024 as an Account Executive and was elevated to Local Sales Manager later that year. Beginning in September, Cat Okegawa will now serve as Vice President and General Manager of Ohana's six Anchorage and Wasilla signals.
Arkansas Broadcasters Calls On Brannon As Executive Director
Leigh Ann Brannon is moving up at the Arkansas Broadcasters Association. Brannon, who has served as the association's Membership Director for nearly three years, will become Executive Director when Neal Gladner retires in September, following the ABA convention.
Willis, Wright, Romak Rise At Georgia Radio Alliance
Georgia Radio Alliance promotes three general managers into expanded leadership roles spanning its Atlanta, Macon, and statewide Fox FM clusters. Joel Willis has been named company Senior Vice President while continuing as GM of Atlanta's The Bear 92.5 (WEKS).
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