Media Vet Herb Scannell Retires, Will Step Down as Head of KPCC/LAist Operator Southern California Public Radio
12.09.2023 - 23:59
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Michael Schneider Variety Editor at Large Southern California Public Radio president/CEO Herb Scannell has announced his plans to retire after four years at the organization, which operates KPCC-FM (“LAist 89.3”), LAist.com and LAist Studios. Scannell, the Nickelodeon vet who later ran BBC Worldwide North America and Mitú, will remain in the role until a new successor is named. The SCPR board has started a search for Scannell’s replacement.
“Herb has helped accomplish precisely what we hoped when he joined us four years ago,” Drew Murphy, chair of the Board of Trustees of SCPR, said in a statement. Murphy said that included “building platforms to reach new audiences, aligning the organization to be more diverse in its staffing and its journalism, and creating a unified and more visible brand position in Los Angeles and the region. He has laid the foundation for the next era of contributions SCPR can make in the community as a reliable news source for everyone, even while managing effectively through the pandemic.
“SPCR is well positioned for the changing future we face that is fact-based and with a mind always on diversity, equity and inclusion to reflect the Los Angeles community it serves. We are grateful to Herb and wish him well as he moves into retirement.” Under Scannell’s watch, KPCC changed its on-air branding to “LAist 89.3,” mirroring the name of the website LAist.com, which SCPR acquired in 2018. SCPR also launched LAist Studios on 2019 to produce podcass such as “How to LA” and “California City.” Recently, LAist announced the return of the limited series podcast and on-air series “Imperfect Paradise,” which relaunches on Sept.
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