New Boss Named in Philly

FTVLive was the FIRST to tell you that CBS had parted ways with KYW General Manager Brien Kennedy.

The company did not wait long to name his replacement.

CBS announced that Brandin Stewart has been named President and General Manager of KYW. The announcement was made today by Peter Dunn, President, CBS Television Stations.

“I had the pleasure of first meeting Brandin nearly 20 years ago,” Dunn said. “Since that time, I have followed his career and been impressed by his accomplishments and the success he has had everywhere he’s been. I am very pleased that we have been able to recruit him to join our CBS Television Stations family and take on the responsibility for leading our talented and experienced team in Philadelphia. We look forward to having him bring his experience and passion for local media to Philly and help us shape the future success of our broadcast and digital platforms in this key market.”

Stewart is joining the CBS Television Stations family after spending 17 years with NBC’s owned-and-operated stations. Most recently, Stewart has served as Vice President of Sales at WMAQ in Chicago

“It is a thrill for me to reconnect with Peter and join the CBS Philly team,” Stewart said. “I am grateful for this opportunity and excited to make the move to Philadelphia. My parents are from West Philly and I have fond memories of visiting the Delaware Valley to see my grandparents. I can’t wait to get back and reconnect with the people and places that make Philly so great.”

Big props to CBS for hiring a person of color for the job. This business needs more POC in the executive offices.

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