BBC Appoints Creative Diversity Partners
Iyare Igiehon and Michelle Matherson have been jointly appointed to the role of BBC Creative Diversity Partner, while a Creative Diversity Lead for Disability will be advertised soon.
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George Markley Appointed Vice President of Risk at Cox
Cox Enterprises has appointed George Markley to assume the role of vice president of Risk Management, taking responsibility for providing the strategic vision for the company’s insurance, safety and risk controls.
Simon Phillips to Host Weekend Breakfast on Jazz FM
Starting on Saturday 26th September, Simon Phillips will host both the Saturday and Sunday breakfast show for the UK’s only national jazz, soul and blues radio station, Jazz FM.
ESPN Signs NBA All-Star Vince Carter as an Analyst
ESPN has signed eight-time NBA All Star and Olympic gold medallist Vince Carter to a multi-year contract as a basketball analyst.
SiriusXM’s CEO James E Meyer to Retire This Year
SiriusXM has confirmed that CEO James E. Meyer intends to retire on December 31st, 2020, being replaced by Jennifer C. Witz, who will become the Company's new Chief Executive Officer.
Nexstar Names Tina Marie Castano as GM in Southern NY
Nexstar has announced that it has appointed Tina Marie Castano to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Binghamton and nearby Elmira/Corning, NY, overseeing WIVT-TV (ABC), WBGH-TV (NBC), WETM-TV (NBC) and WETM.2 (ATV), and their related social media channels.
Brit Hume to Remain at Fox News in New Deal
Brit Hume has signed a new multi-year deal to remain in his current role as a senior political analyst, announced Suzanne Scott, CEO of Fox News Media.
Tom Keeler Appointed as VP & GM at KOIN and KRCW
Nexstar has appointed Tom Keeler to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Portland, OR, overseeing KOIN-TV (CBS), KRCW-TV (CW), KOIN.com, and their related social media channels.
Sarah Spain Signs New Multi-Year Deal at ESPN
ESPN has re-signed the talented writer and versatile ESPN Radio host Sarah Spain to a new multi-year deal.