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TEGNA Names Rick Rogala President and General Manager at WBNS in Columbus

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.
  • He will also have oversight for Sports Radio The Fan 97.1, ESPN 1460 Columbus and ONN Radio (Ohio News Network).
  • We are thrilled to welcome him to the storied brand of WBNS in Columbus.”
    “I am excited and honored to assume the role of president and general manager at WBNS-TV, a station with a rich legacy of serving the Columbus community,” added Rogala.
  • Earlier in his career, Rogala was general manager at television stations in six markets, including Tampa, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, and Little Rock.

Team Fleisher Communications Builds Team, Offers Expanded Services

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Wednesday, February 13, 2019
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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.

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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.

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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.
  • "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.