Broadcast journalism

Gray Promotes Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent

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Thursday, April 4, 2024

ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.

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  • ATLANTA, April 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Peter Zampa to Senior National Correspondent for the Gray Television Washington News Bureau.
  • In his new role, Peter will be based in New York City covering the local impact of national and international stories for Gray affiliates, including Wall Street and the United Nations.
  • “Our viewers trust Gray to provide fair and unbiased reporting with a distinctly local perspective,” Gray’s Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said.
  • “Peter is a relatable storyteller who understands how to connect national headlines with viewers’ concerns in each of our markets,” said General Manager of Gray’s Washington Operations Lisa Allen.

Nexstar Media Names Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Grand Junction, Colorado

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Monday, January 29, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Grand Junction and Montrose, CO (DMA #187), including KREX-TV (CBS), KGJT-TV (My Network), westernslopenow.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Grand Junction and Montrose, CO (DMA #187), including KREX-TV (CBS), KGJT-TV (My Network), westernslopenow.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
  • Mr. Dallman will also oversee the Company’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., to provide services to KFQX-TV (FOX) in Grand Junction.
  • Mr. Dallman will report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division, and begin his new duties on Monday, February 12.
  • Prior to joining Nexstar, Mr. Dallman served as President and General Manager of KARE 11 (NBC) in Minneapolis/St.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names General Managers in Pennsylvania

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Monday, November 6, 2023

Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced two General Managers in Pennsylvania.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced two General Managers in Pennsylvania.
  • Jason Wildenstein has been named Vice President and General Manager of WHP in Harrisburg, where he began his media career.
  • Wildenstein was most recently the VP and GM at WJAC in Johnstown-Altoona-State College.
  • Jason Chavis, who was previously the General Sales Manager at WJAC, working alongside Wildenstein, has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of the station.

The National Menopause Foundation Adds Experts in Women's Health, Advocacy, and Social Justice to Its Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 29, 2023

ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.

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  • ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 29, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Menopause Foundation is pleased to announce the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors.
  • "By expanding our Board of Directors with female executive leaders from a variety of industries, we broaden the scope of expertise to help lead the National Menopause Foundation and to fulfill its mission.
  • We will continue to strengthen our capacity and reach and grow the organization into the most trusted resource for women on their menopause journey," said Claire Gill, Founder, National Menopause Foundation.
  • The National Menopause Foundation website – www.nationalmenopausefoundation.org – features information to educate, inspire and empower women as they approach and experience menopause.

Red Banyan Promotes Maria Coder in New York to Strategic Communications Director

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Tuesday, March 14, 2023

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading international crisis PR agency Red Banyan is delighted to announce it has promoted Maria Coder from Senior Account Manager to Strategic Communications Director within its New York public relations team.

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  • Global crisis PR firm Red Banyan is delighted to announced it has promoted Maria Coder in New York from Senior Account Manager to Strategic Communications Director.
  • FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., March 14, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Leading international crisis PR agency Red Banyan is delighted to announce it has promoted Maria Coder from Senior Account Manager to Strategic Communications Director within its New York public relations team.
  • Red Banyan has felt like home from the moment I arrived, and I couldn't be more excited by this opportunity," Coder said.
  • Red Banyan provides crisis management, litigation support, media relations and other strategic communications services to a variety of national and global clients.

KD Hall Named to Board of Governors for Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

SEATTLE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced KD Hall as the newest member of the Board of Governors. Her term will run through 2024.

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  • Motivation grows to amplify the voices, history, and legacy of women of color
    SEATTLE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Northwest Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences (NATAS) recently announced KD Hall as the newest member of the Board of Governors.
  • A four-time Emmy nominee in short form documentaries, Hall has been an active member in the chapter serving on the Student Awards/Outreach and Scholarships committees.
  • "I refuse to be the parent to talk about doing what I love if I wasn't following my own advice," said KD Hall.
  • I look forward to serving our region for the next two years and bringing my producing and PR experience to our leadership team," said Hall.

NewsNation Expands Morning News Programming to Four Hours Each Weekday Beginning Monday, June 27

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Tuesday, June 14, 2022

Following the addition of Early Morning, NewsNation will offer a total of 86 hours of live national news, analysis, and talk every week - more than double the number of news hours on the network at its launch in September 2020.

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  • Following the addition of Early Morning, NewsNation will offer a total of 86 hours of live national news, analysis, and talk every week - more than double the number of news hours on the network at its launch in September 2020.
  • With James Holm leading the team, Im confident Early Morning will resonate with viewers, as NewsNation continues its expansion to become a 24/7 cable news network.
  • Following the Early Morning broadcast each day, Mr. Carr will join host Adrienne Bankert and team for Morning in America, NewsNations live national morning newscast airing weekdays from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
  • NewsNation is available across a variety of cable and satellite providers, streaming platforms, online, and on the NewsNationNow app.

Chubb Appoints Cheryl Krauss Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Communications Officer

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

ZURICH, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Cheryl Krauss has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Communications Officer, effective June 6.

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  • ZURICH, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Limited (NYSE: CB) today announced that Cheryl Krauss has been appointed Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Communications Officer, effective June 6.
  • In addition, the investor relations function will report jointly to Ms. Krauss and Peter Enns, Executive Vice President, Chubb Group and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Formerly Chief Communications Officer of global investment management firm Barings, Ms. Krauss succeeds Patrick McGovern, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group, who will assume an interim role providing executive communications and speechwriting support to the CEO.
  • Mr. McGovern will work closely to support Ms. Krauss on the successful leadership transition of the chief communications role.

Amy Bradley Joins AmeriServ Financial, Inc. Board of Directors

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Tuesday, May 10, 2022

"We are pleased to welcome Amy as a new independent director to the AmeriServ board.

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  • "We are pleased to welcome Amy as a new independent director to the AmeriServ board.
  • Prior to joining the Chamber, Ms. Bradley was employed by the Conemaugh Health System as director of communications and public affairs.
  • AmeriServ Financial, Inc. is the parent of AmeriServ Financial Bank and AmeriServ Trust and Financial Services Company in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
  • At March 31, 2022, AmeriServ had total assets of $1.3 billion and a book value of $6.65 per common share.

Red Banyan Announces that Maria Coder has Joined the Crisis Communications Agency in New York

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Top global crisis communications agency Red Banyan today announced the hire of Maria Coder as a Senior Account Executive within its New York crisis PR team.

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  • NEW YORK, Feb. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Top global crisis communications agency Red Banyan today announced the hire of Maria Coder as a Senior Account Executive within its New York crisis PR team.
  • The addition of Coder will further cement the agency's standing as a top New York crisis public relations and New York crisis management firm.
  • Red Banyan provides crisis management, litigation support, media relations and other strategic communications services to a variety of national and global clients.
  • Specializing in crisis communications, corporate public relations, government relations, and legal PR, Red Banyan provides an integrated approach to communications rooted in strategy.