Dispatch Broadcast Group

TEGNA Completes Acquisition of Dispatch Broadcast Group’s Leading, Top Ranked Stations in Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dispatch Broadcast Groups #1 rated stations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it has completed its previously announced acquisition of Dispatch Broadcast Groups #1 rated stations in Indianapolis, Indiana and Columbus, Ohio.
  • These acquisitions further enhance our commitment to excellence in local journalism while creating value for our shareholders.
  • TEGNA expects the transaction to be EPS accretive within a year and immediately accretive to free cash flow per share.
  • Leverage is expected to increase to approximately 4.9 times, inclusive of the previously announced acquisition of the Nexstar-Tribune divestiture stations.

TEGNA To Name Larry Delia Senior Vice President, Media Operations

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Monday, August 5, 2019
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Dispatch Broadcast Group president Larry Delia will be named senior vice president, media operations at TEGNA.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Dispatch Broadcast Group president Larry Delia will be named senior vice president, media operations at TEGNA.
  • As president of Dispatch Broadcast Group since 2016, Delia has successfully led the broadcast division, including station strategy and operations and network affiliation, over-the-top and retransmission consent agreements.
  • With more than three decades of broadcast experience, Larry brings a wealth of industry and operational expertise to TEGNA, said Lynn Beall, executive vice president and COO for media operations, TEGNA.
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.

M&A market characterized by small individual deals

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Tuesday, July 2, 2019
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For the first time since the third quarter of 2015, the deal market registered a $1 billion deal volume without any single deal totaling more than $1 billion.

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  • For the first time since the third quarter of 2015, the deal market registered a $1 billion deal volume without any single deal totaling more than $1 billion.
  • That indicates a solid number of large broadcast deals of all kinds.
  • The total price of $535.0 million included WBNS AM/FM; we allocated $517.0 million of the total to the TV properties.
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TEGNA to Acquire Dispatch Broadcast Group’s Leading, Top Ranked Stations in Indianapolis, IN and Columbus, OH

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
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TEGNA is also acquiring WBNS Radio (1460 AM and 97.1 FM), the leader in sports radio in Central Ohio among adults 25-54.

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  • TEGNA is also acquiring WBNS Radio (1460 AM and 97.1 FM), the leader in sports radio in Central Ohio among adults 25-54.
  • The city is home to major league teams and sports events like the Indianapolis 500, which air on NBC.
  • Once the transaction concludes, TEGNA stations will serve two-thirds of all television households in Ohio.
  • With 49 television stations and two radio stations in 41 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms.

Local Media Consortium Expands Membership And Partner Base During First Quarter With Six New Member Companies And One New Partner

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Thursday, April 4, 2019
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NEW YORK, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of leading local media companies, today announced six new members and one new partner to its lineup during the first quarter of 2019.

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  • NEW YORK, April 4, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --The Local Media Consortium, a strategic alliance of leading local media companies, today announced six new members and one new partner to its lineup during the first quarter of 2019.
  • The newest LMC members are CNHI, Graham Media Holdings, Gray Television, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Slate Group and WTHR.
  • It also added Confiant, a leader in bad ad and malware detection and resolution, to its increasing list of strategic partners.
  • "Adding more value-creating companies to our partner lineup makes membership return-on-investment better for existing members and more attractive to potential members," added Wills.

Team Fleisher Communications Builds Team, Offers Expanded Services

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
Dispatch Broadcast Group, WBNS-TV, WBNS, Columbus, Ohio, Cities in the United States, Ohio

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Team Fleisher Communications is proud to announce that Liz Lane, veteran media professional, has joined its staff.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Feb. 13, 2019 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Team Fleisher Communications is proud to announce that Liz Lane, veteran media professional, has joined its staff.
  • "I was fortunate to first work with Liz at WBNS-TV in Columbus when I was a reporter there," said Marcy Fleisher, founder of Team Fleisher Communications.
  • Team Fleisher builds its team, hiring TV Veteran and social media specialist.
  • https://teamfleisher.com/about/
    Team Fleisher Communications delivers outstanding communications solutions based upon decades of experience.

WBNS-10TV Airs Face The State Special on the 12th Congressional District Race

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Friday, October 19, 2018
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WBNS-10TV will air a prime time Face The State special with the candidates of the 12th District, Troy Balderson (R) and Danny O'Connor (D) Saturday, October 20 at 8pm.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 19, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --WBNS-10TV will air a prime time Face The State special with the candidates of the 12th District, Troy Balderson (R) and Danny O'Connor (D) Saturday, October 20 at 8pm.
  • Each candidate will answer the same series of questions, canvassed from residents throughout the 12th Congressional District.
  • The prime time special, in addition to the recent airing of the Gubernatorial and Senate debates, is part of WBNS-10TV's ongoing commitment to election coverage.
  • Face The State is a weekly program hosted by 10TV's Scott Light that showcases everything that happens in Washington, D.C. and at the statehouse in Columbus, Ohio.

Dispatch Broadcast Group Expands Political Commitment

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Thursday, September 20, 2018
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"It is our commitment to deliver expanded, multi-platform, political coverage to our communities we serve," say Dispatch Broadcast Group executives Larry Delia, WTHR-TV President and General Manager/President, Dispatch Broadcast Group, and John Cardenas, WBNS 10TV President and General Manager.

Key Points: 
  • "It is our commitment to deliver expanded, multi-platform, political coverage to our communities we serve," say Dispatch Broadcast Group executives Larry Delia, WTHR-TV President and General Manager/President, Dispatch Broadcast Group, and John Cardenas, WBNS 10TV President and General Manager.
  • "We are significantly increasing and offering much more robust political coverage on our television, digital and social platforms that viewers rely on."
  • WTHR's 13 Eyewitness News is Indiana's News Leader, with a commitment to engage and enrich the lives of the people in our community.
  • WTHR's coverage is available wherever and whenever people need it, whether online, on mobile devices, and on popular TV streaming services.

Steve Koles Hired As Director Of News And Digital Content For WBNS-10TV

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Friday, July 13, 2018
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Steve Koles has been named Director of News and Digital Content for Central Ohio's News Leader, WBNS-10TV.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 13, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Steve Koles has been named Director of News and Digital Content for Central Ohio's News Leader, WBNS-10TV.
  • "Steve is an experienced journalist who knows how to engage audiences on all platforms," says John Cardenas, President and General Manager.
  • Koles comes to Central Ohio from WWMT-TV in Kalamazoo, Michigan where he is currently News Director.
  • Koles comes to Central Ohio with his wife, Michelle and three children, Jacob, Joshua and Kristina.His start date is September 10, 2018.

WBNS 10TV Presents Maria's Ride: The Drive To Combat Distracted Driving

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Monday, July 9, 2018
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WBNS 10TV in partnership with The Maria Tiberi Foundation presents Maria's Ride, Sunday September 16, 2018.

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  • COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 9, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- WBNS 10TV in partnership with The Maria Tiberi Foundation presents Maria's Ride, Sunday September 16, 2018.
  • Maria's Ride, in honor of Maria's Message, is a one of a kind event, aimed at making Central Ohio drivers aware of the dangers of distracted driving.
  • On September 17, 2013, 10TV sports anchor Dom Tiberi and his family lost their 21-year-old daughter, Maria, in a distracted driving accident.
  • Since then, the Tiberis and their 10TV family have been on a mission to teach young drivers about the dangers of distracted driving.