Herb Scannell

Herb Scannell (born January 11, 1957) is an American media executive and businessman. He was the president of Nickelodeon and TV Land from 1996 to 2006, was the founding CEO of Next New Networks, and the president of BBC Worldwide America. He was the CEO of the Mitú Network until the Summer 2018. He became the president and chief executive officer of KPCC-FM in January 2019. In September 2023, he announced his retirement from that position.

Early life and education Scannell was born on Long Island in New York and Puerto Rican mother. He is the youngest of four. He received his primary and secondary education in his hometown. His mother taught him Spanish at home, helping him to become fluent in both English and Spanish. As a child he would spend every summer with his Puerto Rican family on the island, becoming very attached to his Hispanic roots.

Scannell graduated from high school in 1975 and entered Boston College. As a student he became the manager of WZBC (the campus' radio station). He graduated in 1979 with a Bachelor's degree in English.

Later years On August 22, 2005, he participated in "The State of Hispanic America National Conference" as a member of the Executive Roundtable. In January 2007, Scannell became the founding CEO of Next New Networks, a new media company of micro-television networks distributed through internet technology that helped establish the concept of the multi-channel network; the company had 2010's #1 and #2 YouTube videos in the world. Co-founders include Emil Rensing, Fred Seibert, Timothy Shey, and Jed Simmons. The company's lead partner was Spark Capital. The company's first group of networks include VOD Cars, Fast Lane Daily, and Channel Frederator.

In June 2010, Scannell became the president of BBC Worldwide America. Scannell left in 2015 and Ann Sarnoff succeeded him.

In 2017, Scannell became CEO of Mitú (entertainment) a media company serving the Latin community.

In 2019, Scannell became CEO of Southern California Public Radio. Under his leadership, KPCC rebranded to “LAist 89.3,” mirroring the name of the website LAist, which SCPR acquired in 2018. SCPR also launched LAist Studios in 2019. In 2023, Scannell announced his retirement, following his tenure at Southern California Public Radio .

Personal Scannell lives in New York City with his wife. He has two daughters.

Awards and recognitions Among the many awards and recognitions which he received are: CTAM Awards BPME Awards NAMIC Vision and Image Award (2001) Profile in Latino Leaders Magazine (2004) Amnesty International Award (2004)