Claire Byrne Named as RTÉ Radio 1 ‘Today’ Host
Claire Byrne has been confirmed as the new presenter for RTÉ Radio 1's mid-morning, flagship Today programme, starting next Monday, 24th August.
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Vick Hope Joins BBC Radio 1
From Sunday 6th September on BBC Radio 1, Vick Hope will join Katie Thistleton on Life Hacks (Sundays, 4-6pm), and The Official Chart: First Look (Sundays, 6-7pm), providing the earliest possible glance at the Official Singles Chart for the following week.
Kim Brunhuber Joins CNN International
CNN International has hired Kim Brunhuber from CBC as an Atlanta-based anchor, where he will anchor Europe morning editions of CNN Newsroom on Saturday and Sunday, as well as weekday news programs.
Aled Haydn Jones Named as Head of BBC Radio 1
Aled Haydn Jones is the new Head of BBC Radio 1, bringing a wealth of experience to the role, having previously been a presenter on the network.
Meredith Announces new GM’s at WGCL, WPCH and WALA
Meredith Corporation has announced that Deborah Collur has been named VP and GM of WGCL and WPCH in Atlanta, Georgia, and Corey Hanson is promoted to VP and GM at WALA in Mobile, Alabama.
Richard Bacon Joins NBC Universal
Richard Bacon has signed an overall producing deal with NBC Universal's Universal Television Alternative Studio and Universal Television.
Emefa Agawu Joins Washington Post Editorial Board
The Washington Post has announced that Emefa Agawu will be joining its Editorial Board.
Rachel Platt Appointed Commissioner of BBC Daytime
Rachel Platt has been appointed by the BBC to fill its vacant post as Commissioner in the BBC Daytime and Early Peak Commissioning Team.
Greg Coleman Appointed to Meredith Corporation Board
Greg Coleman has been appointed to the Meredith Board of Directors, effective at its next Board meeting in August 2020.