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Mary Boyle

Mary Boyle

Northfield,IL

Summary

Senior communications executive with over 20 years of experience in developing and executing multi-brand communications strategies for complex organizations. Expertise in advising C-suite executives, crafting corporate narratives, and enhancing brand reputation. Proven track record in global communications, crisis management, and employee engagement, with a focus on measurable business outcomes. Skilled in building high-performing teams that drive organizational success.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President General Manager

WGN Radio Nexstar Media Group
Chicago, IL
12.2015 - Current

Serve as the senior executive leader responsible for brand reputation, communications strategy, stakeholder engagement, and organizational alignment for a flagship media brand within a publicly traded, multi-market enterprise.

  • Act as a trusted advisor to executive leadership, shaping corporate narrative and guiding high-stakes communications, including organizational change, talent transitions, and reputational issues.
  • Lead enterprise-wide internal communications, ensuring consistent messaging that aligns employees with strategy, priorities, and cultural values.
  • Oversee external communications and media strategy, strengthening brand visibility, positioning leadership as industry voices, and managing sensitive issues with sound judgment and discretion.
  • Partner closely with marketing, brand, digital, and revenue leaders to integrate communications into growth initiatives, campaigns, and audience engagement strategies.
  • Develop executive messaging for town halls, public appearances, press engagement, and key stakeholder communications.
  • Build and mentor cross-functional teams, fostering a proactive, business-aligned communications culture.

Key Outcomes

  • Strengthened brand reputation and audience trust during periods of industry disruption.
  • Delivered consistent internal narrative that improved alignment and engagement.
  • Elevated executive and on-air talent visibility through strategic storytelling and media engagement.
  • Managed and developed high-performing, geographically dispersed teams across communications disciplines.
  • Partnered with digital, martech, and analytics teams to improve storytelling effectiveness and measurement.
  • Served as senior point of contact with Collaborated with agencies to enhance project visibility and outreach.
    Engaged media representatives to promote organizational initiatives effectively.
    Coordinated communications with external stakeholders for seamless information flow.
    Facilitated partnerships with agencies, media, and external stakeholders to drive strategic objectives.
  • Known for calm, confident leadership during crises and complex organizational moments.

Executive Producer, Communications + Brand Managem

CBS Radio
Chicago, IL
10.2001 - 08.2015
  • Executed integrated communications strategies to align with business objectives and growth plans.
  • Cultivated relationships with top-tier media outlets to enhance brand visibility and share of voice.
  • Built internal communications frameworks, introducing new channels and content approaches for clarity.
  • Elevated thought leadership initiatives, promoting subject-matter experts across various media platforms.
  • Established communications governance and best practices to ensure consistency across brands and regions.

Marketing, PR + Content Director

USTA
Winnetka , IL
04.2009 - 09.2014

Concurrent with work at CBS Radio, led the tournament operations team to manage a brand-relevant, local asset portfolio that supported tournament marketing activation plans.

· Played lead role in establishing and communicating engagement metrics to the USTA in New York.

· Developed and executed the marketing and business plan with local industry leaders to grow interest and coverage of the event.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Illinois At Chicago
Chicago, IL
12-1999

Skills

  • Global communications strategy and governance
  • Corporate narrative management
  • Executive communications
  • Media relations strategy
  • Crisis management
  • Internal communications and engagement
  • Thought leadership amplification
  • Brand and marketing integration
  • Multi-brand organization management
  • Team leadership and development
  • Analytics and measurement

Accomplishments

Radio Ink's "Most Influential Women in Radio" 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

Affiliations

Member, Board of Directors, Executive Committee Vice-Chair Radio | Illinois Broadcasters Association

Timeline

Vice President General Manager

WGN Radio Nexstar Media Group
12.2015 - Current

Marketing, PR + Content Director

USTA
04.2009 - 09.2014

Executive Producer, Communications + Brand Managem

CBS Radio
10.2001 - 08.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Communications

University of Illinois At Chicago