Stacey Lynn Schulman Announces Departure From Nexstar
Stacey Lynn Schulman has left Nexstar Media Group after serving as the broadcaster’s platform marketing and intelligence executive for about a year.
Gray Media Ups Pamela Biddle To WTVM Columbus, Ga. GM
Gray Media promoted Pamela Biddle to VP-general manager of WTVM, its ABC affiliate in Columbus, Ga., effective Feb. 3. Biddle’s professional roles also include serving as general manager of Univision Kansas City, sales manager for Kansas City NBC affiliate KSHB, and director of sales at WPTA, the ABC-NBC affiliate in Fort Wayne, Ind.
Trisha Ripperger Named TVB’s SVP, Strategic Communications & Category Development
TVB announced today the appointment of Trisha Ripperger as senior vice president, strategic communications & category development. She assumes her role at TVB leading its communications efforts, including advocacy initiatives, public relations, and member content strategy from Abby Auerbach who retired in late 2024.
TVB Selects A Strategic Communications, Category Development Head
Taking the post is Trisha Ripperger, who will lead TVB communications efforts, including advocacy initiatives, public relations, and member content strategy.
KFSN Fresno Ups Sara Sandrik to VP-News Director
ABC-owned KFSN Fresno, Calif., promoted Sara Sandrik, manager of news and content, to vice president and news director.
Scripps Ups Lyn Plantinga to Lead Local Media Operations
The E.W. Scripps Co. today promoted veteran Scripps local television leader Lyn Plantinga to the role of senior vice president of local media, effective immediately. In this role, Plantinga will lead local media operations, overseeing Scripps’ team of regional vice presidents.
Jane Calkins Upped To WDAF News Director
Nexstar Fox affiliate WDAF Kansas City has promoted Jana Calkins to news director. She joined Fox4 in 1995 as an intern through the University of Kansas and began her full-time career there in February 1996.
Gray TV National Sales Leader Agrees To Coffee Talk
Meyer will engage in a conversation with TVB Chief Communications Officer and NEXT Women Executive Director Abby Auerbach for a 20-minute conversation on June 21 at 11am Eastern.
Janene Drafs, KTLA Los Angeles General Manager, Named ‘MCN’ 2024 Woman of Influence
‘L.A.’s Very Own’ G.M. to be honored at Wonder Women of L.A. on June 18.
KXAS-KXTX Dallas Makes Marketing Exec Changes
Bernadette Valles is named VP of brand and strategic marketing, while KXAS’s Edwin Mendez has been promoted to marketing director at the NBC-Telemundo duopoly.
Every Major Cable and Broadcast News Network Now Run By Women
With the appointment of three executives — Amy Entelis, Virginia Moseley and Eric Sherling — to lead CNN in the wake of the departure of boss Chris Licht, every major cable and broadcast news network is now run, at least in part, by women.
Kari Patey Named VP of Producer Development at CBS Stations
Patey will be responsible for supporting the recruitment, development and retention of news producers at CBS Stations.
Women In Media Honored At 48th Annual Gracie Awards
The gala showcased stories of triumph, civil rights activists and women who are actively shifting culture through their narratives.
Tanya Black Named WJZ Baltimore VP-News Director
Tanya Black, longtime news executive at CBS Stations-owned WJZ Baltimore, was named vice president and news director, overseeing news at the station, the CBS News Baltimore streaming channel and CBSBaltimore.com.
Biden Nominates Anna Gomez to Open FCC Slot
“With Next Gen TV launching around the country, Ms. Gomez can bring her demonstrated ability to work with industry, manufacturers and consumers to help ensure a smooth and expeditious transition for millions of Americans,” NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said.
Sandy Breland Named Gray’s Chief Operating Officer
The veteran station group journalist and executive is tapped to succeed Bob Smith. Executive Chairman Hilton Howell said: “She is the natural choice to lead Gray’s unique portfolio of leading television stations.”
Sophie Duffel Named WHBQ Memphis Director Of Sales
The Imagicomm Fox affiliate promotes her from local sales manager to oversee the local, national and digital sales teams.
Bobbi Gearhart Named VP/News Director at KTTV Los Angeles
She starts in June and comes from KGTV San Diego, where she was news director.
Cassady Velasco Promoted To News Director At KSBW
The station veteran moves up from assistant news director to oversee journalism at Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Monterey-Salinas, Calif.
WWL Ups Nicole Waivers to News Director
“Nicole is a leader who brings a passion for the people of Southeast Louisiana,” said WWL President/General Manager Tod Smith.