Merlin Promotes Charlie Lexton to Chief Operating Officer Role
Merlin, the digital licensing hub for the world’s independent music sector, has promoted Charlie Lexton to the newly created role of Chief Operating Officer (COO).
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ABC Appoints Nas Campanella as Disability Affairs Correspondent
After seven years as one of the voices of triple j News, Nas Campanella is embarking on a newly created role in ABC News covering disability affairs.
Connor Phillips to Host Mid-Mornings on BBC Radio Ulster
Connor Phillips will present a new 90-minute show on BBC Radio Ulster every weekday from 10.30am-12pm, starting on Monday 4th May.
AT&T CEO Randall Stephenson to Retire
AT&T’s Chairman and CEO, Randall Stephenson, 60, will retire as CEO after 13 years in the position, but will continue on as Executive Chairman of the Board.
Coronavirus: Governor of Chechnya Threatens Journalist
The Governor of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, has threatened a Russian journalist Elena Milashina after she reported about a shortage of protective equipment amongst doctors.
Gayle King to Host Weekly Show on SiriusXM
SiriusXM has confirmed that that co-host of CBS This Morning, Gayle King, will host a live weekly program exclusively on Stars channel 109.
Sean O’Rourke to Retire from RTÉ Radio 1’s Today Programme
Sean O’Rourke has announced that he is to retire from his role as presenter of RTÉ Radio 1’s Today programme in May.
James Sosnoff Promoted to GM at KMOV-TV
Meredith Corporation has announced that James Sosnoff is being promoted to Vice President and General Manager of KMOV-TV in St. Louis, effective July 1st, 2020.
Candy Lawson Joins Comcast as Senior Vice President
Comcast has announced that Candy Lawson has joined the company as Senior Vice President, Chief Compliance Officer, and Senior Deputy General Counsel.