Scripps adds broadcast leader to its Board of Directors
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has added Marcellus Alexander, former executive vice president of television at the National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) and president of the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF), to its board of directors.
Prior to his work at the NAB, Alexander served as vice president and general manager at local television stations including CBS-owned KYW (CBS3) in Philadelphia and WJZ in Baltimore.
In his most recent role at the National Association of Broadcasters, Alexander was responsible for working with broadcast operators across the industry to help shape the NAB’s legislative and regulatory agenda. Under his leadership at the NABLF, Alexander helped the organization advance the business of broadcasting through education, professional development, and diversity initiatives as well as a focus on community service and journalism’s First Amendment protections.
“Marcellus is an established leader in broadcast media who will bring his experience and deep understanding of the continued evolution of our business to the boardroom as we further expand our footprint across the country,” said Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson. “His passion for educating and teaching other young leaders in the industry resonates with Scripps’ longtime motto, ‘give light and the people will find their own way.'”
A native of Austin, Texas, Alexander holds a bachelor’s degree in speech and journalism from Texas State University.
Alexander serves on the advisory board for the Media Institute of the Caribbean, whose key initiatives include developing a business case for investigative reporting in small-nation islands. He also has held positions on boards including the International Radio and Television Society, Howard University’s Cathy Hughes School of Communications, the Washington Urban League, the Thurgood Marshall Center Trust and the Emma Bowen Foundation.
With the addition of Alexander, Scripps has 12 members on its board of directors. Roger Ogden has informed the company he intends to retire when his term expires on the date of the board’s annual meeting of shareholders in 2020. Ogden has served on the board since 2008. Upon his retirement, the number of directors will return to 11.
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) serves audiences and businesses through a growing portfolio of local and national media brands. With 52 television stations in 36 markets, Scripps is one of the nation’s largest independent TV station owners. Scripps runs a collection of national journalism and content businesses, including Newsy, the next-generation national news network; podcast industry leader Stitcher; the fast-growing national broadcast networks Bounce, Grit, Escape, Laff and Court TV; and Triton, the global leader in digital audio technology and measurement services. Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee. Founded in 1878, Scripps has held for decades to the motto, “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
SOURCE The E.W. Scripps Company
RADIO ONE PHILADELPHIA, AN URBAN ONE COMPANY, ANNOUNCES RUSS PARR AS THE MORNING PERSONALITY ON CLASSIX 107.9
Radio One Philadelphia station manager, Ezio Torres, announced yesterday that media veteran Russ Parr will host a new morning show on the all-new Classix 107.9 FM. The Russ Parr Morning Show premiered on Monday, July 29, 2019, and will broadcast weekdays from 6:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. Parr, the host of the Russ Parr Morning Show, is not only a well-known figure in media and television but also a noted voice on black music and culture.
“This guy is fun, funny and all about winning. I’ve heard about Russ Parr for years. He lives up to his reputation as a first-class broadcaster and content King,” stated Jay Dixon, Program Director of Radio One Philadelphia’s 100.3 WRNB, Praise 107.9 HD2, and Classix 107.9 FM. “He’ll be the icing on the cake to make Classix 107.9 one of the greatest Classic R&B brands in history. We are too happy to have him on board.”
Parr‘s career has evolved from stand-up comedian and recording artist to filmmaker and host of a top-rated, nationally syndicated radio show heard across America. He landed his own morning show on 1580 KDAY in Los Angeles, CA, the first 24-hour, all hip hop station in the country. He not only used his platform to address gang violence but also provide gang intervention.
While at KDAY, Parr launched Rapsur Records, an independent record label. He recorded one of several parody songs, titled, We Like Ugly Women, as Bobby Jimmy, a fictitious character he popularized on his morning show. The record was a hit, and ultimately, he signed with rapper Eazy-E’s label, Ruthless Records and recorded several EPs produced by Dr. Dre and DJ Pooh. In 1995, Parr was offered the position as a morning show host at 93.9 WKYS in Washington, D.C. Two years later, the Russ Parr Morning Show debuted and has been in syndication for nearly two decades.
In addition to his music and radio credits, Parr has written, produced and directed films and television movies including TV One’s The Bobby Debarge Story (2019), Bounce TV’s Saints and Sinners (2017 – present), Ringside (2016), Definitely Divorcing (2016), and TV One’s hit series Born Again Virgin (2015).
“I have worked with Russ Parr in the past, and he is incredibly entertaining while being the ultimate, sales-friendly businessman,” Torres stated. “Listeners can now start their day with Russ, get through their workday with Lady B, and drive home with Dyana Williams. This completes our prime dayparts.”
Parr is committed to urban radio and its role in the African American community to not only be entertaining and uplifting but also information.
“As a Sixer fan, I’m excited to return to the airwaves in Philadelphia and look forward to sitting in the stands!” Teaming with Philadelphia legends, Dyana and Lady B is truly an honor! Our morning show isn’t just about fun and games. Hopefully, it will give a voice to everything happening in the city and the world. More importantly, our listeners will love the music they grew up with. Get ready for the most interactive morning show in America, Philly.”
SOURCE: RADIO ONE PHILADELPHIA
IBBA 400th Commemoration Year Event of the First Africans Arrival to America 1619-2019
Rob Neal, Executive Director of IBBA (International Broadcasters Association) and the Board of Directors are proud to announce several events they will be hosting in Norfolk, Virginia surrounding the 400th Anniversary year of the first Africans arrival to America. Mr. Neal says, “2019 is a pivotal year for the Fort Monroe National Monument, marking the 400th anniversary of the arrival of the first Africans to English North America. The entire year is dedicated to those “20 and odd” who were brought here on an English privateer ship named the White Lion.”
Interested members and participants are invited to join IBBA’s annual event with this year highlighting this American story and the significant African and African American experience. IBBA will commemorate this historic 400-year event with panel discussion concluding with the IBBA 1619 to 2019 Dinner. The events will take place August 23 – 25 at the Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel located at 777 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, Virginia. Below is the schedule of events planned on Saturday, August 24, 2019, with more details to follow on ibbainc.com.
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 (10am-1pm ) Visit to the site where the first slaves arrive in English North America
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019 (3 pm – 4 pm) Tony Gray, President of Gray Communications in Chicago, IL will Moderate the IBBA Broadcast Panel
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Sat., Aug. 24, 2019, (7 pm) The Honorable Johnny Ford, former and first black mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama will be Keynote Speaker at the IBBA 1619-2019 Dinner
To attend, please call or email Executive Director Rob Neal 601- 545-7854 // robneal@ibbainc.com.
About IBBA
The IBBA understands clearly the importance of African Americans in Broadcasting. Our purpose is to bring about unity and understanding between television and radio owners and professionals; to help inspire and encourage young people who are our future broadcasters and to provide scholarships to assist in their education. The IBBA’s principal objective is to promote ownership, employment, education, and equality for minority broadcasters in America & abroad.
The IBBA is nationally recognized and receives exceptional attendance from minority elected officials, entertainers, broadcasters, and college students. The focus of the IBBA is to increase minority media ownership.
IBBA annual event past guest speakers include Actress Victoria Rowell, The late Marion Barry, Mr. James Brown of CBS “NFL Today”, Actor Mr. Dan Aykroyd, Ms. Robin Roberts of ABC,s “Good Morning America”, The Late Mr.Dick Gregory, The Honorable James Perkins, the first black Mayor of Selma, Alabama. Actor/ Activist Danny Glover, Dr. Cornell West, the Honorable Mignon Clyburn Former FCC Commissioner, The Honorable Johnny Ford The First Black Mayor of Tuskegee, Alabama to name a few. For more information visit, www.ibbainc.com.
SOURCE: IBBAINC
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RADIO ONE CINCINNATI PROMOTES NELLA D TO MIDDAYS ON THE WIZ, 101.1FM
