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Gray’s InvestigateTV Honored with First Place National Headliner Award

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Wednesday, April 27, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.s (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) investigative unit, has been recognized with a First Place National Headliner award for Collision Division.

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  • ATLANTA, April 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Television Inc.s (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) investigative unit, has been recognized with a First Place National Headliner award for Collision Division.
  • This story got immediate results in having the metrics for government crash tests re-examined, National Headliner judges noted.
  • Soon after Grays local stations aired Collision Division in May 2021, a bipartisan group of lawmakers moved to address the disparity.
  • Lee Zurik, Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV, and Jon Decker, Senior National Editor and White House Correspondent, led the reporting team.

Matrix Solutions Announces Key Executive Promotions to Lead the Company's Next Phase Strategic Growth

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Monday, April 25, 2022
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PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions (Matrix) announces two executive promotions that will be key to leading the company's next phase of strategic growth. CRO, Brenda Hetrick, will move into a new role as President of Matrix, while COO, Julie Kapsch, will now serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway (MSG). MSG is a subsidiary of Matrix, recently formed with investment and partnership from CoxReps, Graham Media, Gray Television, and Hearst Television, to accelerate the development of a media sales gateway solution, called Admiral. Additionally, Matrix will expand their flagship solutions portfolio into new market verticals with the addition of Monarch for Network, Digital, and Enterprise.

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  • Brenda Hetrick, CRO, will move into a new role as President, and Julie Kapsch, COO, will serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway, the newly formed subsidiary in partnership with CoxReps, Graham Media, Gray Television, and Hearst Television
    PITTSBURGH, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions (Matrix) announces two executive promotions that will be key to leading the company's next phase of strategic growth.
  • CRO, Brenda Hetrick, will move into a new role as President of Matrix, while COO, Julie Kapsch, will now serve as President of Matrix Sales Gateway (MSG).
  • Additionally, Matrix will expand their flagship solutions portfolio into new market verticals with the addition of Monarch for Network, Digital, and Enterprise.
  • Matrix Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company that empowers the media ad sales world with intelligence, technology, and expertise.

NAB’s Leadership Foundation Selects Five Gray Television Stations As Finalists for 2022 Service to America Awards

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Thursday, April 21, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) selected five television stations owned by Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) as finalists for this years coveted Service to America Awards.

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  • ATLANTA, April 21, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation (NABLF) selected five television stations owned by Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) as finalists for this years coveted Service to America Awards.
  • The NABLFs Service to America Awards recognize outstanding community service by local broadcasters and selects local radio and television stations and one group owner each year for their exemplary service to their communities.
  • The winners in each category will be announced at an in-person gala in Washington, DC, on June 7, 2022.
  • This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station.

NEWSnet to invest $50-million for new studios, 24/7 news content solutions for carriers

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Wednesday, April 20, 2022
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NEWSnet is exhibiting for the first time at the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas this week.

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  • NEWSnet is exhibiting for the first time at the annual National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) convention in Las Vegas this week.
  • NEWSnet was recently purchased by Manoj Bhargava, founder of 5-hour ENERGY and the largest shareholder of Gray Television.
  • For NEWSnet, Bhargava has set aside an additional $50 million investment for content creation and production.
  • Custom Newsroom Solutions localized newscast solutions for stations that need a cost effective and quality local newscast for any size market.

Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Leading Local Television Stations in Omaha

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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Five of Omahas leading local television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • Five of Omahas leading local television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station, as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Omaha follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Omaha television viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

Pearl TV Launches RUN3TV, a New TV Web Platform That Brings Interactive Experiences and Streaming Content To Over-the-Air Viewers for the First Time

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced the launch of the RUN3TV web platform that enables broadcasters to offer a brand-new hybrid TV service to over-the-air (OTA) viewers.

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  • RUN3TV was built to support NEXTGEN TV, otherwise known as ATSC 3.0, and bring content to life through two-way web interactivity.
  • "With NEXTGEN TV and RUN3TV, broadcasters can now bring the OTA environment into the digital world."
  • RUN3TV's web-based platform architecture enables stations to develop, innovate, and differentiate at the application services layer, allowing a consistent viewer experience across all NEXTGEN TV devices.
  • Broadcasters can now leverage advanced advertising in live and streaming content, audience insights, and premium content distribution thanks to the new platform.

Pearl TV, MediaTek Introduce 'FastTrack to NEXTGEN TV'--A Platform That Speeds Development and Time to Market of New Smart TVs and Devices

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Tuesday, April 19, 2022
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WASHINGTON, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, and MediaTek have launched 'FastTrack to NEXTGEN TV,' a program that accelerates and streamlines the path for adoption of NEXTGEN TV technology by consumer electronic makers producing smart TVs and related devices at volume.

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  • "We're excited that together with MediaTek, we can usher in high-volume, low-cost televisions that consumers desire and are buying today, particularly among millennials."
  • The FastTrack program provides consumer electronics manufacturers with an easier, faster, and more cost-effective process to introduce NEXTGEN TV-compatible products via MediaTek's Reference Platform.
  • "Consumers want TVs to come with NEXTGEN TV capabilities and they want to be part of the future of television.
  • MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables nearly 2 billion connected devices a year.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Announces First Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call – Tuesday, May 3, 2022, 9 a.m. ET

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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ET, but the conference call has been moved to 9:00 a.m.

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  • ET, but the conference call has been moved to 9:00 a.m.
  • Management will hold a conference call to discuss the quarter's results at9:00 a.m. ETonTuesday, May 3, 2022.
  • This call is also being webcast and can be accessed at Ryman Hospitality Properties Investor Relations website at http://ir.rymanhp.com .
  • Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc.(NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences.

Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. Announces Strategic Investment in Opry Entertainment Group by Atairos and NBCUniversal

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Monday, April 4, 2022
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Atairos and NBCUniversals initial 30% equity investment in OEG will be approximately $293 million, of which Atairos is directly investing approximately $278 million and NBCUniversal will directly invest up to approximately $15 million.

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  • Atairos and NBCUniversals initial 30% equity investment in OEG will be approximately $293 million, of which Atairos is directly investing approximately $278 million and NBCUniversal will directly invest up to approximately $15 million.
  • David Pietrycha, Executive Vice President, Strategy and Business Development at NBCUniversal, added, We are excited to invest in OEG alongside our strategic partner Atairos.
  • Ryman Hospitality Properties, Inc. (NYSE: RHP) is a leading lodging and hospitality real estate investment trust that specializes in upscale convention center resorts and country music entertainment experiences.
  • Atairos provides a unique combination of active strategic partnership and patient long-term capital to high-potential companies and their management teams.

GRAY CLOSES ITS PURCHASE OF TELEMUNDO ATLANTA

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Friday, April 1, 2022
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ATLANTA, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today closed on its previously announced acquisition of WKTB-CD, which broadcasts top-tier Spanish and Korean broadcast networks, including Telemundo and which ultimately serves the fastest growing minority groups in Atlanta with a reach of over one million viewers.

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  • ATLANTA, April 01, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today closed on its previously announced acquisition of WKTB-CD, which broadcasts top-tier Spanish and Korean broadcast networks, including Telemundo and which ultimately serves the fastest growing minority groups in Atlanta with a reach of over one million viewers.
  • The purchase also included sister company Surge Digital Media, a full-service, boutique digital agency that excels at multi-cultural, multi-lingual marketing and video production.
  • Concurrent with the closing, the stations former owners joined Gray Television along with the rest of the station and Surge Digital employees.
  • Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333
    Susan Sim Oh, Vice President of Strategy and Operations, Telemundo Station Group, 404-388-6560.