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GRAY TELEVISION ANNOUNCES TRANSFORMATIVE BROADCAST PARTNERSHIP WITH PHOENIX SUNS AND PHOENIX MERCURY

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Friday, April 28, 2023
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PHOENIX, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), in partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, announced a transformative media rights deal to bring every locally broadcast game to viewers for free in a statewide distribution model utilizing Gray’s Phoenix television stations KTVK (Arizona’s Family 3TV) and the newly launched KPHE (Arizona’s Family Sports & Entertainment Network). Upon the expansion of KPHE into the Tucson and Yuma markets in the next several weeks, the new media rights deal will make the Suns and Mercury games available to nearly 2.8 million households across all three of Arizona’s three media markets, tripling the teams’ reach to fans who have been unable to access the games through its previous distribution arrangement with a non-broadcast regional sports network.

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  • PHOENIX, April 28, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), in partnership with the Phoenix Suns and Phoenix Mercury, announced a transformative media rights deal to bring every locally broadcast game to viewers for free in a statewide distribution model utilizing Gray’s Phoenix television stations KTVK (Arizona’s Family 3TV) and the newly launched KPHE (Arizona’s Family Sports & Entertainment Network).
  • We are confident this model will increase fan loyalty and engagement.”
    All Suns and Mercury non-national exclusive games will be broadcast between the two stations.
  • “We’re thrilled this partnership will connect our loyal family of viewers with the Phoenix Suns and Mercury,” said Pat LaPlatney, President & Co-CEO of Gray Television.
  • “We are excited to be partnering with the Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury, and Gray Television on this groundbreaking new direct-to-fan distribution model,” said Glenn Booth, CEO of Kiswe.

News Magazine Program InvestigateTV+ Debuts this Fall

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Tuesday, April 18, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced plans to launch a new weekday news magazine program called InvestigateTV+.

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  • ATLANTA, April 18, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced plans to launch a new weekday news magazine program called InvestigateTV+.
  • Beginning on September 11, 2023, the news magazine will showcase groundbreaking investigations featuring Gray’s award-winning InvestigateTV unit, plus consumer, health, and original content curated from Gray’s 113 local markets.
  • Gray’s local stations will air both the weekday program (InvestigateTV+) and the weekend program (InvestigateTV) across all of its markets.
  • The InvestigateTV+ program will allow us to connect even more viewers to impactful storytelling from coast to coast,” Gray Senior Managing Vice President Sandy Breland said.

PEARL TV BRINGS A POWERFUL NEXTGEN TV AND RUN3 TV PRESENCE TO NAB SHOW 2023 DEMONSTRATING ITS ROBUST ROLLOUT OF SERVICES AND FEATURES

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Thursday, April 13, 2023
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"In less than four years, NEXTGEN TV has grown to reach more than 60% of U.S. television viewers.

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  • "In less than four years, NEXTGEN TV has grown to reach more than 60% of U.S. television viewers.
  • CTA is projecting 2023 NEXTGEN TV sales of 5 million units, as TV makers Hisense, LG, Samsung and Sony expand their product lines with a diverse range of NEXTGEN TV televisions.
  • Scripps Company station, is demonstrating its NEXTGEN TV broadcaster application built on the latest release of the RUN3TV platform on a Sony NEXTGEN TV.
  • Media and analysts interested in meeting with Pearl TV for demonstrations of the NEXTGEN TV ecosystem may contact [email protected] , or visit the ATSC booth, W3443.

GRAY SETS DATE FOR FIRST QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

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Thursday, April 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ended, March 31, 2023 on Friday, May 5, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, April 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ended, March 31, 2023 on Friday, May 5, 2023.
  • Gray Television, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its operating results for the quarter ended March 31, 2023, on Friday, May 5, 2023.
  • The call will be webcast live and available for replay at www.gray.tv ..
  • The taped replay of the conference call will be available at 1-888-556-3470 Passcode: 898476# until June 5, 2023.

Gray Releases Its First ESG Report

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Monday, March 6, 2023
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ATLANTA, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.

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  • ATLANTA, March 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today released its first Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Report.
  • The report, which covers calendar year 2022, describes Gray’s progress in many areas with focuses on our people, social impact, sustainable business operations, and responsible business practices.
  • “Content, communities, and culture define Gray Television,” explained Gray Executive Chairman and CEO Hilton H. Howell, Jr. “The hallmark of our business is delivering unbiased news and information, supporting our local communities, and fostering strong culture everywhere we operate.
  • Through our first ESG Report, we illustrate how these long-standing commitments align with and support accepted frameworks through which responsible companies enhance the well-being of all stakeholders.”
    The ESG Report explains Gray’s commitment to corporate governance and media ethics beginning with Board committee oversight of our ESG practices and procedures.

Respected News Veteran Jennifer Rigby Joins Gray’s In-House News Research and Consulting Group

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Thursday, March 2, 2023
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Jennifer comes to Gray with nearly 40 years of experience in news, most recently as News Director for WXIA in Atlanta.

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  • Jennifer comes to Gray with nearly 40 years of experience in news, most recently as News Director for WXIA in Atlanta.
  • Jennifer served as the first female News Director at WSB-TV in Atlanta, WPXI in Pittsburgh, and WHIO in Dayton.
  • Gray recently transitioned to an in-house, industry-leading team of news research and consulting experts.
  • Jennifer joins the team led by Gray Vice President of Research and Consulting Chris Archer, Director of Research Tony Calfo, research analysts Lorraine Simmons and Todd Galloway, and news consultants Michelle Toy and Ian Rubin.

Gray Sets Date for Fourth Quarter Earnings Release and Earnings Conference Call

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Friday, January 27, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ended, December 31, 2022 on Friday, February 24, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 27, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ended, December 31, 2022 on Friday, February 24, 2023.
  • Gray Television, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2022, on Friday, February 24, 2023.
  • The call will be webcast live and available for replay at www.gray.tv .
  • The taped replay of the conference call will be available at 1-888-556-3470 Passcode: 898476# until March 24, 2023.

Debra Alfarone Joins Gray’s Washington News Operation

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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In addition, as Gray TV’s National Correspondent, Debra will provide feature stories, engaging interviews, and other content to local markets through Gray’s growing Washington DC News Bureau.

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  • In addition, as Gray TV’s National Correspondent, Debra will provide feature stories, engaging interviews, and other content to local markets through Gray’s growing Washington DC News Bureau.
  • “Debra’s warmth and strong interview skills make her the perfect fit to help take LNL to the next level.”
    Lisa Allen, the General Manager of Gray’s Washington Operations, added, “We are thrilled Debra is joining our team.
  • Whether it’s from behind the anchor desk or the halls of Congress, I know Debra will help us achieve that goal.”
    An Edward R. Murrow award winner, Debra has extensive experience working in Washington and New York.
  • Previously, Debra worked for WUSA 9 in Washington, DC, and for WPIX 11 in New York.

Preston Hollow Community Capital Completes $208 Million Bond Purchase For Assembly Community Improvement District

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.

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  • Preston Hollow Community Capital recently announced the purchase of $208.7 million in assessment bonds related to the Assembly Community Improvement District in Doraville, Georgia within Metro Atlanta.
  • “Preston Hollow was pleased to work alongside Gray and the Assembly Community Improvement District to provide a tailored financial solution for this transformational project,” said Ramiro Albarran, Co-Head of Originations at Preston Hollow Community Capital.
  • PFM Financial Advisors LLC served as financial advisor to the Assembly Community Improvement District.
  • Since its inception, Preston Hollow has raised $1.3 billion in committed, permanent equity capital from premier sponsors like Stone Point Capital and HarbourVest Partners.

Betsy Keefe Will Succeed Al Lancaster as General Manager of WSAW in Wausau, Wisconsin

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that Al Lancaster, the General Manager of WSAW (CBS) in Wausau, Wisconsin (DMA 132) will retire this March after nearly 45 years in the broadcast industry.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 17, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that Al Lancaster, the General Manager of WSAW (CBS) in Wausau, Wisconsin (DMA 132) will retire this March after nearly 45 years in the broadcast industry.
  • Al has led WSAW for the past 23 years.
  • On March 20, 2023, Betsy Keefe will succeed Al Lancaster, becoming the station’s next General Manager.
  • For the past 10 years, Betsy has served as General Sales Manager for WSAW.