Hearst Corporation

HMPG to debut “The Champion’s Edge” on ABC stations
Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG) is expanding its educational and informational (E/I) programming slate with the launch of a new show called "The Champion's Edge."

Sheldon Ingram to retire from Hearst’s WTAE to pursue acting career
General assignment reporter Sheldon Ingram is turning in the microphone at Hearst-owned WTAE to pursue an acting career full time.

Hearst promotes Christopher Martinez to VP, Advanced Advertising
Hearst Television has promoted Christopher Martinez to the newly created role of Vice President, Advanced Advertising.
EXECUTIVE MOVES

Glenn Haygood to retire from Hearst’s WLKY
Hearst Television says Glenn Haygood, the company's President and General Manager of WKLY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, will retire later this year.

Hearst’s Pam Barber to retire from WMOR Tampa
Hearst television says Pam Barber will retire as the President and General Manager of its independent television station in the Tampa, Florida market.
EXECUTIVE MOVES

Hearst hires Eric Graves to lead weekend morning news show at KMBC
Hearst Television's local station in Kansas City has named Eric Graves as the newest anchor of its weekend morning news program "KMBC 9 FirstNews Weekend."

Hearst, CBS renew “The Visioneers” for 2025-26 TV season
Hearst Media Production Group has renewed "The Visioneers With Zay Harding" for a full season on CBS, with new episodes beginning October 4.

Hearst honors Suzanne Grethen with TV producer fellowship program
The Suzanne Grethen Creative Services Associate Producer Fellowship will help develop and nurture emerging television production talent.

Disney, Hearst explore selling A+E Global Media
The joint venture includes cable channels like Lifetime, Vice TV and the History Channel, as well as a robust slate of international networks.

Hearst Television promotes Kyle Grimes to Executive Vice President
Grimes has served as President and GM of WCVB and VP of the company's New England station portfolio; he will be based in New York City.

Natalie Cabieses named news director of Hearst’s KCCI
Natalie Cabieses has been appointed to the role of news director of Hearst Television's local station in Des Moines

A+E Networks rebrands to A+E Global Media
The change is intended to spotlight the company's multi-platform distribution efforts.