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Sinclair Broadcast Group Announces Creative Partnership with Anthony E. Zuiker

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Monday, October 17, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a broad, multi-platform creative partnership with Anthony E. Zuiker to create content across a range of formats and subjects.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a broad, multi-platform creative partnership with Anthony E. Zuiker to create content across a range of formats and subjects.
  • The history of Sinclair is one of innovation and change, and we eagerly embrace our evolution as a media company, said Ehrlich.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group is a multi-media playground ripe to develop, create, and distribute original content for their own stations and domestic and global platforms at the highest level, said Zuiker.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Broadcast Group, ONE Media 3.0, and Bally Sports Executives to Speak at NAB Show, New York

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Tuesday, October 11, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
  • The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets; owns multiple national networks including Tennis Channel and Stadium; has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks and owns and/or operates 21 regional sports network brands.
  • Sinclairs content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsON and STIRR.
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Five Local Television Stations in Roanoke-Lynchburg

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Tuesday, September 27, 2022

The leading television stations serving the Roanoke-Lynchburg market today began broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Roanoke-Lynchburg market 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.
  • Shoppers should look for the NEXTGEN TV logo to be sure a TV or device is compatible with ATSC 3.0 signals.
  • WZBJ is broadcasting its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NEXTGEN TV format.

NewsON Adds CBS Owned-and-Operated Stations to Platform

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Wednesday, September 21, 2022

NewsON, the nations largest OTT streaming service for local news content, is pleased to announce a new licensing deal with CBS News and Stations and its owned-and-operated television stations.

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  • NewsON, the nations largest OTT streaming service for local news content, is pleased to announce a new licensing deal with CBS News and Stations and its owned-and-operated television stations.
  • Beginning today, NewsON will add 13 CBS local stations to its platform.
  • NewsON will offer live newscasts, CBS News Local FAST channels, and short form story clips from each of the stations, including the upcoming Detroit channel when it launches.
  • We are excited to distribute our 13 local streaming channels on NewsON, said Sahand Sepehrnia, Senior Vice President of Streaming, CBS Stations.

Sinclair to Host Investor Day on October 3, 2022

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Monday, September 19, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced it will host an Investor Day event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (the Company) (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced it will host an Investor Day event from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
  • ET on October 3, 2022 at Nasdaq MarketSite.
  • The presentation will include Sinclairs track record of innovation and industry leadership, current state, and plans for future growth.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

WPEC West Palm Beach to Host Florida Gubernatorial Debate Between DeSantis and Crist on October 12

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Friday, September 16, 2022

WPEC, Sinclair Broadcast Groups West Palm Beach television station, today announced it will host a Gubernatorial debate on October 12.

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  • WPEC, Sinclair Broadcast Groups West Palm Beach television station, today announced it will host a Gubernatorial debate on October 12.
  • The debate will air live on Sinclairs Florida stations, WPEC in West Palm Beach, WEAR in Pensacola, and WTWC in Tallahassee, partner station WGFL in Gainesville and the respective station websites as well as The National Desks YouTube Page.
  • The debate will also air live on Nexstars Florida stations, WFLA in Tampa and WMBB/Antenna TV in Panama City.
  • WPEC-TV is the CBS affiliate serving the West Palm Beach, FL market (DMA 39) covering five (5) South Florida regional counties including Palm Beach, Martin, Saint Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River.

Sinclair Announces Legal Department Promotions

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Friday, September 9, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, today announced several promotions within the companys legal department.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, today announced several promotions within the companys legal department.
  • The following promotions within the companys legal organization are effective immediately:
    Ethan Haire to VP, Deputy General Counsel from VP, Associate General Counsel
    Kristi LeFaivre to VP, Associate General Counsel from Director, Associate General Counsel
    We are excited to announce these well-deserved promotions.
  • These elevations provide an important opportunity to celebrate the depth of talent and engagement we have within the company and the Sinclair legal department.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Announces Programming Department Promotions

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Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced Tammy Dupuy and David Howitt have been promoted to Senior Vice Presidents of Programming for Sinclair Television Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced Tammy Dupuy and David Howitt have been promoted to Senior Vice Presidents of Programming for Sinclair Television Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group.
  • Dupuy, who has been with Sinclair since 1998, was most recently Vice President of Programming.
  • Earlier roles at Sinclair include Assistant Vice President of Programming and Regional Program Director.
  • Prior to joining Sinclair, he worked as Director of Programming and Promotion at WTTV in Indianapolis, IN and WUAB in Cleveland, OH.

“Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson,” Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Weekly Investigative News Program, Returns for Eighth Season on Sunday, September 11

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Thursday, August 18, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson will return for its eighth season, beginning on September 11.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Full Measure with Sharyl Attkisson will return for its eighth season, beginning on September 11.
  • Hosted by award-winning journalist Sharyl Attkisson, Full Measure focuses on investigative and accountability reporting.
  • Reaching over 1.1 million viewers weekly, Full Measure has seen consistent year-to-year audience growth, with total average weekly viewers* up nearly 10%.
  • As we enter our eighth season, we continue to establish opportunities to deliver hard-hitting journalism, said Batt Humphreys, Executive Producer.

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Partner with Project RELO in Support of Task Force Tribute

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Project RELO, a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the quality and number of career opportunities available to military veterans.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a partnership with Project RELO, a not-for-profit organization focused on improving the quality and number of career opportunities available to military veterans.
  • On August 21, Project RELO will kick off Task Force Tribute , a veteran inspired journey of remembrance across the US, honoring the 7,054 military members* lost during combat operations since 9/11.
  • We are proud to support Project RELO and Task Force Tribute in service of their goal to assist our nations veterans through improved career opportunities and the creation of a living memorial.
  • We do this by:
    Established by Project RELO in 2022, Task Force Tribute is a veteran inspired journey of remembrance, honoring the 7,054 military members lost during combat operations since 9/11.