Mari Ossenfort Promoted by Nextar in South Dakota
Nexstar has announced that it has promoted South Dakota native, Mari Ossenfort to Vice President and General Manager of the company’s broadcast and digital operations in Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
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Andre Ward Agrees New Deal at ESPN
Undefeated two-division world champion and 2004 Olympic gold medallist Andre Ward, has agreed to a new multiyear deal with ESPN, it has been confirmed.
Michele Steele Signs New Deal at ESPN
Michele Steele has signed a new, multiyear contract with ESPN, continuing her role as a Chicago-based general assignment reporter which she has held since joining the network in 2011.
Emma Barnett to Host BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour
Emma Barnett will be the main host of BBC Radio 4’s Woman’s Hour from January 2021. She is currently the host of her eponymous award-winning BBC Radio 5 Live show and part of the presenting line up of Newsnight.
Alex Jones to Host BBC Radio Wales Show
BBC One's "The One Show" host, Alex Jones will take to the radio airwaves across Wales this September with her very own show on BBC Radio Wales.
Doug Kezirian Signs New Multiyear Deal at ESPN
ESPN has signed sports betting analyst Doug Kezirian, host of the network’s program Daily Wager, to a new, multiyear contract, which has involved him relocating to Las Vegas.
RTÉ & Sean O’Rourke Part Company
RTÉ and host Sean O'Rourke have parted company after the presenter was spotted at an event last weekend in breach of Ireland's Coronavirus restrictions currently in place.
Cortlandt Cuffee Named General Manager of KATU & KUNP
Cortlandt Cuffee has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of KATU (ABC affiliate) and KUNP (Univision affiliate) in Portland, Oregon.
Emilio Garcia-Ruiz Named Editor-in-Chief at San Francisco Chronicle
Emilio Garcia-Ruiz has been appointed editor-in-chief of the San Francisco Chronicle, overseeing all news and content across print and digital platforms for the Chronicle.