Home Login RADIO ONLINE RSS Facebook

MIW Group Executive Committee Welcomes New Members


The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group
The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group

The Mentoring & Inspiring Women in Radio (MIW) Group announces the addition of four new members to the MIW Group Executive Committee. Listed alphabetically, these radio broadcasting professionals include Entravision Senior Vice President & General Manager Angie Balderas, VKB Media Consulting Principal Valerie Blackburn, Reno Media Group Vice President & General Manager Tricia Gallenbeck and Neuhoff Media President/CEO Beth Neuhoff.

MIW Group National Spokeswoman Denyse Mesnik said, "Seasoned radio pros, these accomplished ladies bring expertise in a variety of areas, years of experience in leadership and well-earned reputations as some of the best in the business. They are perfect additions to the MIW Executive Committee and, not surprisingly, they've already hit the ground running on behalf of the MIWs."

She added, "We also extend heartfelt thanks to two good friends and long-term MIW colleagues transitioning off of the Executive Committee, Beasley Media Group Chief Communications Officer (MIW Spokeswoman from 2008-2014) Heidi Raphael and Beasley Media Group Vice President Digital Marketing Jennifer Williams. They leave with our immense gratitude for many years of dedication and service to the MIWs."

These newest individuals join existing MIW Executive Committee members, listed alphabetically: Entercom Vice President National Agency Partnerships & National Sales Manager Lindsay Adams, The Dr. Laura Program Senior Vice President Programming & Operations Corinne Baldassano, Radio Advertising Bureau Presient/CEO Erica Farber, Audiobook Narrator Mary Beth Garber, Geller Media International President Valerie Geller, Entercom Senior Vice President Sales Acceleration Sheila Kirby, The Mesnik Group President Denyse Mesnik, Olin & Associates Principal Kay Olin and Presslaff Interactive Revenue Founder & Enterprise Sales Leader Second Street Media Ruth Presslaff.

Latest Radio Stories

Valentine Returns to Hubbard as Alexandria-Wadena GM
Kris Valentine
Kris Valentine
Hubbard Radio has named Kris Valentine as General Manager of its Alexandria and Wadena, MN operations, returning him to the markets where he served as Operations Manager from 2020 to 2023. He and his wife, Chelsea, will also bring the "Kris & Chelsea" show back to mornings on Country KIKV-FM (100.7 KIK-FM). More

Cumulus Plans ZoneCasting Launch at Boston's WXLO
WXLO-FM (104.5 XLO) in Boston
WXLO-FM (104.5 XLO) in Boston
Cumulus Media plans to introduce ZoneCasting technology at WXLO-FM (104.5 XLO) in Boston during the first quarter of 2027, enabling the station to air different commercials simultaneously in separate geographic portions of the market. The deployment, announced in partnership with Aktira, will allow WXLO More

FCC Seeks Comment on FM Short-Spacing Rule Petition
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
The FCC's Media Bureau is seeking public comment on a petition that would give FM broadcasters additional flexibility to relocate transmission facilities from aging towers or lost tower sites while maintaining interference protections for other stations. The Bureau opened MB Docket No. 26-303 in an More

NPR Names David Berzin SVP of Product and Data
David Berzin
David Berzin
NPR has appointed David Berzin Senior Vice President, Product and Data, overseeing its digital product and data strategy. He will lead development of audience-facing products designed to increase engagement and diversify revenue, along with data-sharing infrastructure supporting NPR products and tools used More

KIOZ San Diego Extends 'The Show' Through 2030
Eddie Pappani, Sky Williams, Tylhor ''Thor'' Dodd and Emily Griffiths
Eddie Pappani, Sky Williams, Tylhor ''Thor'' Dodd and Emily Griffiths
iHeartMedia's KIOZ (Rock 105.3) in San Diego has signed morning program "The Show" to a four-year contract extension, keeping hosts Eddie Pappani, Sky Williams, Tylhor "Thor" Dodd and Emily Griffiths with the station into 2030. The program will continue airing weekdays from 6-10am. "The Show" has More

Pacific Media Group Names Grimes Radio Division President
Sherri Hamamura Grimes
Sherri Hamamura Grimes
Pacific Media Group has promoted Sherri Hamamura Grimes to President of its Radio Division, overseeing operations across all Hawaiian island markets. The appointment took effect October 26. She will also continue as General Manager of PMG's Maui Radio operations. Grimes will work directly with Market More

Return to Menu

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement