Rachel Kay Named Hearst SVP/Chief People Officer
She becomes Hearst’s most senior human resources executive, leading companywide strategy, programs and human capital management support.
WideOrbit Names Toni Coonce as Chief Revenue Officer
In addition to the new position, Coonce will also continue as executive VP of sales at WideOrbit, which was acquired last year by Constellation Software’s Lumine Group.
Scripps Elevates Candace Anderson to Chief HR Officer
In her new role, Anderson will design and lead the human resources strategy for Scripps, overseeing all facets of HR operations for the company.
NAB Names Lora Dennis 2023 Digital Leadership Award Honoree
The NBCU Local executive will be honored at the Broadcasting Hall of Fame Ceremony during next month’s NAB Show in Las Vegas.
Veronika Moroian Upped to GM of KMEX Los Angeles
The 20-year Univision veteran will oversee the station’s sales, news, community affairs, operations technology, marketing and promotions departments.
Hearst Appoints Jessica Hogue as Chief Data Officer, Consumer Media
Hogue will be responsible for driving Hearst’s data strategy across its consumer media businesses, including Magazines, Newspapers and TV, supporting innovative solutions and personalized experiences.
Pearl TV’s Anne Schelle To Receive TVN’s Women In Technology Leadership Award
Anne Schelle, managing director of the Pearl TV consortium, will receive the highest honor in TVNewsCheck’s Women in Technology Awards for her tireless efforts to rally the broadcast industry around the ATSC 3.0 standard while convincing manufacturers to produce compatible sets.
A Very Local VP Is Named For Hearst
The promotion of Laura Ling, effective immediately, was made today by Jordan Wertlieb, president of Hearst Television, and Andrew Fitzgerald, Hearst Television’s senior vice president, streaming video services.
Betsy Keefe Named GM Of WSAW Wausau, Wis.
Gray Television promotes her from general sales manager to succeed the retiring Al Lancaster as head of the CBS affiliate.
B+C Station Awards: Debra OConnell Makes the Most of ABC Local, National Brands
2022 ‘B+C’ Broadcaster of the Year sets a standard for local TV.
Emily Barr And Hank Price: How Mentoring Made Us
TVNewsCheck columnists and veteran TV executives Hank Price and Emily Barr began their friendship more than 40 years ago as an industry mentor and mentee.
Alliance For Women In Media Honors Eight Female Leaders With Gracies Leadership Awards
The Alliance for Women in Media (AWM) hosted the Gracies Leadership Awards luncheon, back for the first time in person after three years, on Nov. 14 at the Tribeca 360° in New York City. Seven female leaders in media were honored at the event, along with the AWM Legacy Leadership recipient, Valerie Blackburn.
Minority Representation Increases, But Still Lags General Population
Minority journalists represent a growing number of employees in TV and radio newsrooms, according to the most recent report from the latest RTDNA/Newhouse School at Syracuse University Survey, even reaching record numbers in radio newsrooms. But there’s still a large gap between the minority population in the U.S. and the minority workforce in local news.
Dressember: It’s Bigger than a Dress
Every December, Dressember advocates from all over the world pledge to wear a dress or tie for the 31 days of December to raise awareness and funds to end human trafficking. What may seem like a silly style challenge, has collectively raised over $15MM to fight human trafficking around the world.
What’s NEXT for Women with Abby Auerbach
Terry Yoffe interviews NEXT Women’s Executive Director, Abby Auerbach about how she navigated the mostly male business landscape and has proven that women can become strong advocates for themselves.
Diversity in U.S. Marketing Industry Increases but Black and Latinx Representation Still Lag
U.S. companies have made gains in increasing diversity inside their marketing departments but change is still slow to come, especially when it comes to Black, Hispanic and non-binary representation.
A Call For Multicultural Media Investment To Marketing Leaders
Procter & Gamble Co. Chief Brand Officer Marc Pritchard tapped into that groundbreaking presentation by reiterating his notion that “multicultural marketing is mainstream marketing.”
How Women in Advertising Can Reduce Gender Discrimination at Agencies
Does the advertising industry have to address issues such as work/life balance and stand up for women’s rights in tangible ways? The answer is a resounding yes. Despite coming a long way since the 1980s, there is still work to do to create a level playing field for all.
Top 5 Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Efforts To Know About Right Now
The first in a series highlighting branded DE&I efforts includes inclusive guides, a video series and creative workshops.
‘Coffee Talk,’ With Graham Media Group’s CEO
The TVB’s Next Women: Coffee series continued on Friday, and this saw the organization’s EVP/Chief Communications Officer Abby Auerbach offer highlights of a conversation she conducted with Graham Media Group CEO Catherine Badalamente.