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Beasley Promotes Roldan to Head of Tech & Infrastructure

Beasley Media Group promotes Jose Alberto Roldan to head of technology and infrastructure. In this newly created position, Roldan will oversee the company’s technology strategy, information technology operations, infrastructure, cybersecurity, imgand enterprise systems. Beasley says Roldan, who most recently served as vice president of IT, joined Beasley Media Group in 2019 and has played an instrumental role in modernizing the company’s technology environment, enhancing cybersecurity, improving operational efficiency, and advancing strategic technology initiatives across the organization. Beasley CEO Caroline Beasley comments, “Jose has been an exceptional leader and trusted member of our technology team since joining Beasley Media Group. His expertise, strategic vision, and unwavering commitment to innovation have helped strengthen our technology infrastructure and position the company for continued growth. We are pleased to recognize his many contributions with this well-deserved promotion.”

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FCC Commissioner Gomez to Host ’96 Telecomm Act Anniversary Webinar

On Tuesday (3/17) at 12:00 noon ET, FCC Commissioner Anna M. Gomez will host a webinar featuring panel conversations with communications and technology policy experts who lived through the creation and implementation of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. That year, Gomez served as a legal advisor in the FCC’s Commonimg Carrier Bureau, helping implement the Act. In the webinar titled “30th Anniversary of the 96 Act: What Did We Learn?” panelists will explore how lessons from the past 30 years can drive innovation and competition for consumers today. Topics will include artificial intelligence, media, competition, convergence, access, and cybersecurity. The three separate panels will include Panel 1 looking at “The Legislative Process That Led to the Act; Panel 2 will address “FCC Implementation of the Act”; and Panel 3 will focus on “Today’s Challenges.” Interested parties can join online via the FCC Events Webpage or visit https://www.fcc.gov/news-events/events/2026/03/30th-anniversary-96-act-webinar-what-did-we-learn. No registration required.

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Steven J.J Weisman is This Week’s Guest on Harrison Podcast

Attorney Steve Weisman is this week’s guest on the award-winning PodcastOne series, “The Michael Harrison Interview.” The idea for this podcast episode originated as a TALKERS magazine webinar for operators of radio stations who are increasingly concerned about the number of ransomware attacks that have been plaguing the communications industry. It is expanded in this dialogue to serve businesses beyond radio and cybersecurity dangers including, but not limited to, ransomware. Weisman is an attorney and college professor at Bentley University in Boston where he teaches White Collar Crime and Media Law. He is a prolific author and one of the America’s leading experts on scams, identity theft and cybersecurity. His widely read blog, Scamicide.com, provides daily updated information about the latest dangers and developments in this arena.  Scamicide.com was named by The New York Times as one of the three best sources of information regarding COVID-related scams. Weisman is a frequent speaker, media guest and consultant regarding all aspects of cybersecurity. He also serves as TALKERS magazine’s legal editor. This conversation will tell you where you are vulnerable and steps you can take to become more secure as well as comply with federal regulations. Listen this podcast here