Peachtree Sports launched out of Gray Television’s WANF and WPCH Atlanta in early October with a programming slate of eclectic Georgia sports and a trajectory aimed at statewide distribution. Erik Schrader, the stations’ VP and GM, explains why he sees a viable market there. A full transcript of the conversation is included.
It’s moving Erik Schrader, Debbie Bush, Jasmine Hatcher Hardin, Andrew Stewart, Bryce Caldwell and Eric Duncan to oversee some of the stations it’s acquiring from Meredith.
Erik Schrader Settling In As WOIO-WUAB GM
Erik Schrader has some tough decisions to make as he takes over as the new vice president and general manager at Raycom’s two Cleveland stations, WOIO (CBS) and WUAB (MNT). “My first goal is to take a couple of months and really get the rhythm of a place, to determine what is and isn’t working,” he says. “My goal is to keep an open mind and not make quick decisions based on perceptions, but really get a fix on the reality.”
Erik Schrader Named WOIO-WUAB VP-GM
The former WIAT Birmingham, Ala., GM will oversee Raycom’s CBS-MNT duopoly in Cleveland.
Erik Schrader Named President-GM Of WIAT
Media General moves the head of its Wichita NBC affiliate to take over leadership of its CBS affil in Birmingham, Ala., following the promotion of Helen Swenson.
LIN Names Erik Schrader GM Of KSNW
The group owner promotes the news director of its Hartford duopoly to lead its NBC affiliate in Wichita, Kan.
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WTNH Names Erik Schrader News Director
The ND at WNEP Scranton/Wilkes-Barre, Pa., is moving to LIN’s Hartford, Conn., ABC affiliate to lead the news department.
