NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Bill Bradford, a industry veteran of nearly 30 years with expertise in digital media and technology, has joined the board of directors of media software solutions provider Bitcentral.

During his career, Bradford has held leadership roles with America Online, Yahoo!, Fox and Beachbody. At Fox, he led digital innovation efforts and was instrumental in evolving the traditional broadcast model to a multiplatform service encompassing streaming, digital engagement and innovative monetization strategies, Bitcentral said.

“I am honored to join Bitcentral’s Board at such a transformative period for the company,” Bradford said. “I look forward to bringing my passion for technology and extensive experience in digital transformation to support Bitcentral’s vision of leading the future of media storytelling.”

As senior vice president of digital media at Fox, Bradford oversaw Fox.com, the Fox Now streaming service and interactive features like online voting during popular shows such as “American Idol” and “The X Factor.” Bradford was also chief product officer of the founding joint venture team that ultimately became Hulu, Bitcentral said.

After Fox, Bradford joined Beachbody where he was chief digital officer. He spearheaded the company’s shift from a DVD sales model to a multiplatform subscription service, Beachbody on Demand, Bitcentral said.

A West Point graduate and former captain in the U.S. Army, Bradford also holds a master’s degree in operations research from George Washington University. His career also includes roles at Yahoo!, AOL and Oracle.

“We are thrilled to welcome Bill Bradford,” Bitcentral CEO Sam Kamel said. “His extensive background and proven track record as a change agent will empower Bitcentral as we continue to innovate and serve our clients. His leadership, integrity and can-do spirit will be integral to our growth and customer-focused strategies.”

More information is available on the company’s website.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has announced the results of the 2024 NAB Radio and Television Board of Directors elections. The two-year terms of the elected board members will begin in June 2024.

New board members are listed in italics; other Board members listed below have been re-elected.

NAB Television Board Elections

Lynn Beall, Executive Vice President and COO, Media Operations, Tegna

David Griffin, CEO, Griffin Communications

Deb McDermott, CEO, Standard Media Group

Amy Liz Pittenger, Executive Vice President, Bahakel Communications, Ltd.

Nicholas Radziul, Senior Vice President, Distribution and Government Affairs, Hearst Television

Pam Teague, Chief Operating Officer, Sarkes Tarzian Inc.

NAB Radio Board Elections

(Even-numbered districts)

Mary Menna, Vice President and Market Manager, Beasley Media (District 2 – N.Y., N.J.)

Chris Forgy, President and CEO, Saga Communications (District 6 – N.C., S.C.)

Jerry “J” Chapman, President and majority owner, Woof Boom Radio (District 10 – Ind.)

Jeanna Berge, President, Multi-Platform Group, iHeart Media (District 14 – Iowa, Wis.)

Ben Downs, Vice President. Bryan Broadcasting (District 18 - Southern Texas)

Tim Swift, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Technology, Bonneville International Corporation (District 22 – Ariz., Nev., N.M., Utah)

Leonard Wheeler, President, Mel Wheeler, Inc. (District 4 – Del., D.C., Md., Va.)

Flynn Foster, President/Owner, Guaranty Media (District 8 – La., Miss.)

Erik Hellum, Chief Operating Officer, Townsquare Media (District 12 – Mo., Kan.)

Andrew Sutor, Executive Vice President and General Counsel, Audacy (District 16 – Colo., Neb.)

Larry Patrick, Managing Partner, Legend Communications, LLC (District 20 – Mont., Idaho, Wyo.)

Bob Proffitt, President and CEO, Alpha Media LLC (District 24 – Southern Calif., Guam, Hawaii, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Island)

Effective immediately, Jerry “J” Chapman, president and majority owner, Woof Boom Radio will assume the District 10 (Ind.) board seat that was held by Michael Hulvey of Neuhoff Media.

Starting in June 2024, Eddie Harrell, Jr., regional vice president and general manager, Radio One Markets in Ohio, will be appointed to the designated seat held by Alfred Liggins, Urban One, Inc.

BOTHELL, Wash.—The Alliance for IP Media Solutions (AIMS) has announced that all members of the AIMS Board of Directors have been reelected to serve once again in 2022.

Shortly after the election, Michael Cronk announced that he will step down from the AIMS Board and as chairman of the board due to a change in his employment that disqualifies him from serving. 

Steve Reynolds of Imagine Communications, who previously served as vice chair, takes over as chair, and Terry Holton of Yamaha will serve as AIMS' new vice chair. Chuck Meyer of Grass Valley will join as a new board member replacing Cronk's open position.

AIMS Board of Directors members for 2022 thus include AIMS chairman of the board Steve Reynolds, vice chair Terry Holton (Yamaha), chief financial officer Andreas Hilmer (Lawo), Andrew Starks (Macnica), and Chuck Meyer (Grass Valley). Their terms start immediately, as does their ongoing work toward fostering a standards-based approach to IP in professional media.

"Michael Cronk has been instrumental in the formation and success of AIMS," said Reynolds. "His commitment of time and energy during the past six years has made the AIMS mission of IP adoption a reality. Under his leadership, programs such as the IP Showcase were created and are still seen today as the source of industry education and advancement. And his efforts on behalf of AIMS have been recognized around the world. He will be missed!"

"Working alongside our partners including SMPTE, AWMA, VSF, and EBU, and with organizations such as the IABM, AIMS has served as a catalyst to galvanize the industry toward both standards like SMPTE ST 2110 and also open specifications such as AMWA IS-04, AMWA IS-05, and JT-NM TR 1001-1," said Cronk. "We've made a difference, and it's been a privilege to serve with so many talented individuals across the industry in pursuit of the AIMS mission. While I will miss being part of this important work, I'm confident that AIMS will continue to make important progress in the months and years ahead. Chuck will be immensely valuable in guiding this ongoing work, and AIMS is fortunate to be welcoming him as a new board member."

Chuck Meyer, the newest member to the AIMS board of directors, is a technology fellow at Grass Valley who has had a rich career developing advanced products for the worldwide consumer, semiconductor, and media markets. The most recent efforts have been focused on developing a cloud technology platform offering real-time performance yet incorporating, and accommodating, the statistical nature of cloud computing and transport.

Samuel Recine recently stepped into the role of Pro AV Working Group chair at AIMS, a position previously held by David Chiappini, who was a colleague of Recine's at Matrox. Recine joined Matrox in 1997 amid the rise of PC-based standards and surging PC sales. Recine has held commercial and product management roles at Matrox and is currently focused on contributing to the growth of performance media over IP markets.

Further information about AIMS is available at www.aimsalliance.org.

WATERTOWN, S.D.—The National Association of Tower Erectors has released the results of its 2018 board of directors election.

Kevin Dougherty

The association says Kevin Dougherty, president of Millennia Contracting in New Castle, Del.; John Paul Jones, president of Tower & Turbine Technologies in Austin, Texas; Bryan Lee, president of Lee Antenna & Line Service in Hellertown, Pa.; and Jimmy Miller, president of MillerCo. in Gulfport, Miss., were reelected and will retain their seats on the NATE board.

Additionally, NATE announces Shama Ray, owner and CEO of Above All Tower Climbing in Bonne Terre, Mo., was also elected to serve as a new member of the board.

They will begin their two-year terms on Feb.17 at the NATE Unite 2018 Conference in Nashville, Tenn.

The association also acknowledged retiring two-term board member Don Train, president of Train’s Towers in Haddon Heights, N.J., who will also be recognized at the 2018 conference.

The National Association of Tower Erectors is a nonprofit trade association in the wireless infrastructure industry that says it provides a unified voice for tower erection, service and maintenance companies. 

This story originally appeared on TVT's sister publication Radio World. 

WASHINGTON—There’s a new head for the NAB Joint Board of Directors, as Caroline Beasley, CEO of Beasley Media Group, was unanimously elected as the new board chair. Beasley takes over for Doug Lougee, president and CEO of Tegna Media, whose term expired.

A new leader has also been tapped for the NAB Television Board, as Hearst Television President Jordan Wertlieb was elected chair. Emily Barr, president and CEO of Graham Media Group, was elected first vice chair, while Ralph M. Oakley, president and CEO of Quincy Media, was elected second vice chair. In addition, Joseph M. Di Scipio, senior vice president for Legal and FCC Compliance at Fox Television Stations, was appointed as the designated network seat on the TV executive committee.

On the Radio Board, Randy D. Gravley, president and CEO for Tri State Communications, won the election for chair. Mary Quass, president and CEO of NRG Media, was re-elected Radio Board first vice chairman, as was Beth Neuhoff, president and CEO of Neuhoff Communications, as second vice chairman. Kim Guthrie, president of Cox Media Group, was elected to the Radio Board’s major group representative seat.

The board elections were held during the NAB Board of Directors meeting, which took place in Washington, D.C., June 20 and 21.