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WBFF FOX 45/Sinclair, The Baltimore Sun, The David D. Smith Family Foundation, Atlas Restaurant Group and MileOne Autogroup to Support Recovery Effort in Baltimore Harbor with Donations to the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund

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Friday, April 5, 2024

WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.

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WBFF, The Baltimore Sun, and Atlas Restaurant Group will each donate $50,000 to the recovery fund.
The David D. Smith Family Foundation and MileOne Autogroup will each donate $100,000 to the fund.
We are honored to support the Maryland Tough Baltimore Strong Key Bridge Fund, amplifying our commitment to fostering resilience and unity in the heart of our city,” said Billy Robbins, VP and General Manager, WBFF.
Our commitment to the recovery and rebuilding of the bridge is steadfast,” said Michael Fader, Vice President of MileOne Autogroup.

NAACP to Honor Sinclair Broadcast Group’s WBFF in Baltimore and Investigative Reporter Chris Papst with Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

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WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.

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WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area.
WBFF and Papst will each be honored with an Excellence in Advocacy Award for their work covering education and public schools in the region.
“The Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award recognizes Chris, and Project Baltimore who have contributed significantly to benefit African Americans and other minority students who often confront challenges and obstacles to their education.
Accordingly, the award is given in special recognition of his outstanding service to enhance success for students regardless of their background,” said Ryan Coleman, President, Randallstown NAACP.

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Provide Production for USC Shoah Foundation to Record “Last Chance Testimonies” from Holocaust and Genocide Survivors Nationwide

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Monday, March 27, 2023

Under the agreement, Sinclair will provide its production facilities to film testimonies via high-definition video and audio recordings taken with state-of-the-art equipment at its broadcast television stations around the US.

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Under the agreement, Sinclair will provide its production facilities to film testimonies via high-definition video and audio recordings taken with state-of-the-art equipment at its broadcast television stations around the US.
USC Shoah Foundation is working with local Jewish federations to identify Holocaust survivors.
USC Shoah Foundation first began collecting testimonies almost 30 years ago to give voice to Holocaust survivors and use their testimonies to educate present and future generations.
“It is an honor to assist USC Shoah Foundation with the recording of survivor’s interviews, ensuring the memorialization and preservation of these important, powerful stories.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Wins 28 National Capital Chesapeake Bay Emmy Awards

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Thursday, June 30, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce WJLA in Washington DC and WBFF in Baltimore were honored with a total of 28 Emmy Awards by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce WJLA in Washington DC and WBFF in Baltimore were honored with a total of 28 Emmy Awards by the National Capital Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.
WBFF received the second highest number of Emmy Awards, with a total of 17, more than any other station in Baltimore, including Best Daytime Newscast.
Additionally, Project Baltimore has won 27 Regional Emmy Awards, four Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards and six Associated Press Awards.
The 64th annual National Capital Chesapeake Bay Emmy Awards honored outstanding achievement in the television industry in Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Franco Gentile Vice President/General Manager of KPTM and KXVO in Omaha, Nebraska

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Monday, August 23, 2021

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Franco Gentile has been named Vice President/General Manager of KPTM (FOX) in Omaha, Nebraska.

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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Franco Gentile has been named Vice President/General Manager of KPTM (FOX) in Omaha, Nebraska.
Prior to his role as Director of Sales, Gentile was the stations Local Sales Manager, a position he held prior to becoming General Sales Manager in 2016.
Gentile commented, I am excited for the opportunity to lead Sinclairs talented team in Omaha as Vice President/General Manager.
Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Six Local Television Stations in Baltimore, MD

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

Todays launch in Baltimore follows a decade of development of the new technology and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.

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Todays launch in Baltimore follows a decade of development of the new technology and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
BitPath, which is developing new data broadcasting services, led the planning process and coordinated efforts across the six television stations.
NEXTGEN TV is designed to be upgradable so a viewers television advances with the latest technology.
Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and by broadcaster as commercial service becomes available in local markets.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Newsrooms Win 37 RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Friday, May 7, 2021

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b"Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is proud to announce that 18 of its newsrooms have been honored with the prestigious RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Journalism.

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b"Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is proud to announce that 18 of its newsrooms have been honored with the prestigious RTDNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Outstanding Journalism.
In total, these stations brought home a collective 37 awards, a shining testament to the company\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to providing the best in local journalism.
Winning stations include: WJLA (6 awards); KOMO (4 awards); WBFF (4 awards); KTUL (2 awards); WHAM (2 awards); WJAR (2 awards); WGME (2 awards); and, WSTM (2 awards).
Sinclair\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to investigative journalism was also recognized, with five stations (WBFF, WGME, WHAM, WRGB, and WTVC) winning for Investigative/Continuing Coverage.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Flagship Station WBFF-TV Celebrates 50th Anniversary

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Tuesday, April 13, 2021

b'Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) (\xe2\x80\x98the Company\xe2\x80\x99) is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting for its flagship, Baltimore-based station, WBFF-FOX45.\nThe celebration began on Sunday, April 11, when the station aired \xe2\x80\x9cAhoy: The Captain Chesapeake Story\xe2\x80\x9d, a 30-minute commemorative special documentary.

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b'Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) (\xe2\x80\x98the Company\xe2\x80\x99) is celebrating 50 years of broadcasting for its flagship, Baltimore-based station, WBFF-FOX45.\nThe celebration began on Sunday, April 11, when the station aired \xe2\x80\x9cAhoy: The Captain Chesapeake Story\xe2\x80\x9d, a 30-minute commemorative special documentary.
In addition, the station will be producing special segments throughout the week to further commemorate the occasion.\n\xe2\x80\x9cWhat began with one television station has evolved into 186 broadcast stations across the United States.
Sinclair\xe2\x80\x99s WBFF is the station that started it all,\xe2\x80\x9d said Chris Ripley, President and CEO at Sinclair Broadcast Group.
\xe2\x80\x9cThis anniversary is a major milestone for us, and the success of WBFF serves as a model for television markets nationally.

Sinclair Names Billy Robbins Vice President And General Manager Of WBFF In Baltimore, Maryland

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021

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BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in Baltimore, Maryland.

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BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in Baltimore, Maryland.
Mr. Robbins will also oversee Sinclair's provision of services to WNUV (CW affiliate) and report into Bill Fanshawe, Senior Vice President and Group Manager.
"Sinclair hired Billy Robbins 17 years ago and over the course of his time with our organization he has led our Baltimore sales and operations teams in a variety of vital capacities including General Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Station Manager and now Vice President and General Manager," said Weisbord.
"I am excited and honored to be given the opportunity to lead Sinclair Broadcast Group's Flagship Station," said Mr. Robbins.

DIVATRIM, An Optimal Performance and Nutrition Line, Announces Official Partnership With WBFF Entertainment

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Wednesday, September 2, 2020

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Through event production and mass media, WBFF Entertainment has taken a once niche market to a global audience.

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Through event production and mass media, WBFF Entertainment has taken a once niche market to a global audience.
Partnering with WBFF Entertainment was a natural next step, as this allows us to combine beauty, fashion, and fitness," said Jas Mathur, Founder and CEO of LimitlessX.
About WBFF Entertainment The World Beauty Fitness & Fashion Inc.
WBFF Entertainment ~ World Beauty Fitness and Fashion Inc. is a diverse lifestyle brand servicing the entertainment, fashion, beauty, fitness, health, and wellness industries since 2007.
Through event production and mass media, WBFF Entertainment has successfully introduced a once niche market to a receptive global mainstream audience.