Black Diamond Broadcasting has promoted Shannone Dunlap to Executive Vice President and General Manager, overseeing the company’s nine brands across Northern Michigan.
Dunlap, the Chairperson of the Michigan Association of Broadcasting’s Board, has been with Black Diamond as the Director of Business Development since October 2017.
Throughout her career, she has held key positions, including General Sales Manager for Cumulus in Flint, CBS Radio in Buffalo, and Emmis in Indianapolis, and General Manager for the NextMedia, later known as Digity and Alpha Media, cluster in Saginaw from 2007 to 2017.
Dunlap said, “Radio has been my life’s work, and I am honored to take on this new challenge with Black Diamond Broadcasting. I look forward to collaborating with our talented teams, connecting with our listeners, and continuing the tradition of excellence that these stations are known for. Together, we will build on our success and create even greater value for our audiences and partners.”
Black Diamond co-owner/CEO Mike Chires commented, “Shannone continues to enhance her already stellar broadcasting career by being appointed Executive VP, General Manager of Black Diamond Broadcasting. Shannone’s knowledge, competitive spirit, work ethic, desire to excel and her ability to achieve client’s goals is what makes her special. She’s earned this opportunity and based on our plans to accelerate our company’s growth, I know of no better person than Shannone to lead the Black Diamond Broadcasting team, its divisions, and the company.”
In her new position, Dunlap will oversee strategic operations and management for Black Diamond Broadcasting’s network of stations and its digital division.
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