Robert Simone named new WWLP general manager
Robert Simone has been promoted to vice president and general manager of WWLP-TV (NBC), EWLP (CW) and its associated digital services. Simone succeeds recently retired longtime WWLP general manager William Pepin. Simone will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Doug Davis, senior vice president and regional manager of WWLp’s parent company, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., according to a statement released Monday by the media company.