NYSBA Names Chris Oliviero 2027 Board Chair
Audacy New York's Chris Oliviero will lead the New York State Broadcasters Association board in 2027, succeeding Chris Musial.
Updated on Nov. 2, 2026 in People
The New York State Broadcasters Association elected Chris Oliviero as chair of its 2027 board at its annual Fall Meeting in New York City. The group also seated a reshaped executive committee and four incoming directors.
Why it matters
The leadership change reshapes the state's broadcast trade group, which represents radio and television operators across New York. The turnover places new officers in charge of the association's priorities for the coming year.
Four new directors were elected to the board while five departed, according to the association's Fall Meeting results. The filing does not disclose vote totals or the specific committee assignments for the incoming members.
The players
Chris Oliviero
Oliviero is Audacy New York's representative and previously served as NYSBA Vice Chair, Radio, before being elected board chair for 2027.
Chris Musial
Musial was the outgoing NYSBA board chair whom Oliviero succeeds.
New York State Broadcasters Association
The NYSBA is the trade association representing radio and television broadcasters across New York State.
The details
Oliviero, Audacy New York's representative, was elected NYSBA Vice Chair, Radio, for 2026 before moving into the chair role for 2027. Kristin Cantrell, Chris McDonnell, Jon Hitchcock and Robert Morgan were elected to the remaining 2027 executive posts, while Chuck Benfer, Andria Langston, Ron Romines and Laura Sheaffer joined the board.
Timeline
- November 2, 2026: NYSBA elects its 2027 executive committee and four incoming directors at the annual Fall Meeting in New York City.
- 2027: Oliviero begins his term as board chair, succeeding Chris Musial.
Market Landscape
Oliviero's rise from Vice Chair, Radio to board chair follows the association's pattern of advancing radio executives through its officer ladder. The reshuffle positions radio leadership at the center of the group's governance as broadcasters across the state face shifting audience and advertising conditions.
For New York radio and television stations, the new board sets the agenda for the association's advocacy and member services in 2027. Broadcasters and station staff may see changes in how the trade group represents them on industry issues.
The takeaway
Leadership transitions at trade associations often signal shifts in priorities, so station managers should track how the 2027 board sets its agenda. Staying engaged with association committees can help members shape decisions that affect their operations.
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