Bob Simone Named VP and GM of WLNS

Former president/GM of KMSB, KTTU in Tucson heads to Lansing, Mich.

By Tim Baysinger -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/6/2012 6:19:32 PM

Young Broadcasting has named Bob Simone vice president and general manager of WLNS Lansing (Mich.).

WLNS is a CBS affiliate.

"Bob brings a lengthy track record of effectively managing stations while strategically building their revenue streams. We look forward to having him aboard and leading WLNS‐TV to new levels of success in the greater Lansing marketplace," said Deborah McDermott, president, Young Broadcasting.

Simone most recently was the president and GM of the Belo-owned duopoly in Tucson (Ariz.), KMSB and KTTU. Simone left KMSB in the wake of its shared services agreement with KOLD.