Tuesday, April 29, 2008

KHBS/KHOG-TV Names Sales Manager

John McCormick has been named General Sales Manager at KHBS/KHOG-TV, the Hearst-Argyle Television station in the Fort Smith/Fayetteville, AR market.

McCormick comes to 40/29 News, an ABC affiliate, from KSTP-TV in Minneapolis, MN, where he has served as General Sales Manager since 2003. With 25 years of experience in the broadcast industry, his previous sales management experience includes GSM positions at KMGH-TV in Denver, KOB-TV and KASA-TV in Albuquerque and WYSM in Lansing, Michigan.

“John’s extensive television sales management experience, in strong and highly competitive markets, will be a great asset to our team and advertisers. As we continue to build strong relationships with advertisers in one of the fastest growing markets in the country, John’s knowledge will benefit the entire market,” said Jim Prestwood, KHBS/KHOG-TV President/General Manager.