Pioneering Media Executive Elizabeth Murphy Burns Dies at 79
Elizabeth Murphy Burns, 79, chair of Morgan Murphy Media’s board and among the first women elected to NAB’s board, passed away April 24 at her home in Arizona. Cause of death wasn't provided. Murphy Burns was CEO and president of…
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the Madison, Wisconsin-based media firm for 43 years. She fought for small-market broadcasters on Capitol Hill, among many other causes. Her impact on broadcasting is "simply immeasurable," NAB President and CEO Curtis LeGeyt said in a statement. Information about a memorial will be announced at a later date.