Former CNN International Host Stan Grant Joins ABC News
Former CNN International presenter, Stan Grant has joined ABC News in a new multiplatform role as International Affairs Analyst.
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Thomas Carter Named President and COO at Nexstar
Nexstar Media Group has announced that Thomas Carter has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, effective from October 1st, 2020.
Miguel Penella Expands Role at AMC Networks
AMC Networks President of SVOD Miguel Penella is expanding his role, adding AMC+ to the portfolio of subscription video on demand services he oversees, which includes Acorn TV, Shudder, Sundance Now and UMC.
Jennifer Hightower Named General Counsel at Cox
Jennifer Hightower has been named senior vice president, general counsel and corporate secretary, at Cox Enterprises effective from October 4th.
Disney Names Diane Jurgens as CIO
Diane Jurgens has been named Chief Information Officer of The Walt Disney Company, it was announced by Christine M. McCarthy, Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer.
Dorothy Hui Promoted at Sony Music UK’s 4th Floor Creative
Sony Music UK have announced the promotion of Dorothy Hui to Senior Vice President of Digital and Audience Development at 4th Floor Creative, the company’s central creative and strategy hub.
NBC Sports Group Promotes Pete Bevacqua to Chairman
Pete Bevacqua has been promoted to Chairman, NBC Sports Group, it was confirmed by Mark Lazarus, Chairman NBCUniversal Television and Streaming.
Meredith Moves Dana Neves and Kevin James in SVP Roles
Meredith Corporation has announced that Dana Neves and Kevin James have been promoted to Local Media Group Senior Vice President roles, effective immediately.
New Shows for BBC Radio’s Reece Parkinson and Charlie Hedges
Reece Parkinson will become the new host of BBC Radio 1Xtra’s Drivetime Show (Monday-Thursday, 4-7pm), while Charlie Hedges will take over BBC Radio 1’s Dance Anthems (Saturdays from 4-7pm).