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Sinclair Stations WGME/Portland, ME and KOMO/Seattle Win RTDNA National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Friday, August 12, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is proud to announce WGME in Portland, ME and KOMO in Seattle, WA have been honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association ( RTDNA ) with National Edward R. Murrow Awards.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is proud to announce WGME in Portland, ME and KOMO in Seattle, WA have been honored by the Radio Television Digital News Association ( RTDNA ) with National Edward R. Murrow Awards.
  • The Murrow Awards honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • Earlier this year, 13 of Sinclairs newsrooms were honored with a collective 22 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism, a testament to Sinclairs commitment to providing the best in local journalism.
  • WGME and KOMO were the recipient of three Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards at each station.

Sinclair Broadcast Group and Feeding America® Provided 1.78 Million Meals to Children Through “Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief” Initiative

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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This summer, Sinclair Broadcast Group partnered with Feeding America to launch Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief, a fundraising campaign to help provide meals to children and families across the U.S.

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  • This summer, Sinclair Broadcast Group partnered with Feeding America to launch Sinclair Cares: Summer Hunger Relief, a fundraising campaign to help provide meals to children and families across the U.S.
  • Through financial contributions to Feeding America, donations from viewers provided 1.78 million meals to children and families, with funds going directly to the Feeding America food bank in the donors local community.
  • As a result of the generous donations from our viewers, Feeding America was able to help bridge the gap through the summer months and provide 1.78 million meals.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Announces Expansion of Digital Executive Team

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Monday, August 8, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced an expansion of the companys digital executive leadership team with the creation of two new positions.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced an expansion of the companys digital executive leadership team with the creation of two new positions.
  • Their work will be a key part of expanding consented first-party data across our digital ecosystem and delivering new types of storytelling to our users.
  • Prior to his roles at Sinclair, he served as Chief Content Officer at Bankrate.com, during the brands turnaround and subsequent sale to digital marketing company Red Ventures.
  • Sinclair is always innovating in media and Im looking forward to doing so with consented consumer data across the company.

Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B common stock.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on September 15, 2022, to the holders of record at the close of business on September 1, 2022.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

Sinclair Announces Agreements with Korean Broadcasters to Further NextGen Broadcasting

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Monday, August 1, 2022
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In conjunction with the agreements with Sinclair, Hyundai Mobis and KBS demonstrated NextGen delivery of video and data services to a test automobile deployed around Seoul, delivering targeted content using the NextGen standard.

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  • In conjunction with the agreements with Sinclair, Hyundai Mobis and KBS demonstrated NextGen delivery of video and data services to a test automobile deployed around Seoul, delivering targeted content using the NextGen standard.
  • Both technical demonstrations were powered by CAST.ERA, the joint venture between Sinclair and SK Telecom.
  • Commenting on the agreements, Chris Ripley, Sinclairs President and CEO said, Sinclairs collaboration with KBS and MBC will help establish roadmaps for development and implementation of NextGen mobile TV and DDaaS technologies.
  • The joint venture is focused on achieving synergies by combining SK Telecoms mobile and Internet communication technologies and Sinclairs broadcasting infrastructure.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Stephen Clare Vice President, Finance

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Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Stephen Clare has been named Vice President, Finance.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Stephen Clare has been named Vice President, Finance.
  • He joins Sinclair from Audacy, where he was VP of Finance.
  • Previously, Clare held several executive financial leadership roles at Media General and LIN Media where he was VP of Finance and previously, Director of Financial Planning and Analysis.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Diana Wilkin Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB/CW in Oklahoma City

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Monday, July 25, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB/CW in Oklahoma City.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of KOKH/FOX and KOCB/CW in Oklahoma City.
  • Wilkin joins Sinclair from Twelve 24 Media, where she was a Managing Partner at the media industry consulting firm.
  • Throughout her career, she has also served as Vice President/General Manager in several markets, including WPEC/West Palm, WAWS/WTEV/Jacksonville, KGPE/Fresno, KSAS/Wichita and WSFX/Wilmington.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Announces 2022 Annual Diversity Scholarship Winners, Shaping the Future of Broadcasting

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Monday, July 18, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that the company has awarded scholarships to 17 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that the company has awarded scholarships to 17 university students as a part of its annual Diversity Scholarship program.
  • We congratulate the 2022 winners and look forward to their future success, said Sinclair President and CEO Chris Ripley.
  • The annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship complements the companys efforts to bring more diversity to news teams nationwide.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Announces Finance Organization Promotions

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following promotions within the companys finance organization:

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following promotions within the companys finance organization:
    Commenting on the announcement, Lucy Rutishauser, Sinclairs EVP & Chief Financial Officer said, We are excited to announce these well-deserved promotions.
  • Each person has contributed in valuable ways including navigating complex accounting treatments, contributing to successful refinancings, executing business process improvements, and onboarding important digital business use cases.
  • We congratulate the team members on their new roles and look forward to their contributions as we continue to evolve and innovate across the company.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Joni Rippen Vice President/General Manager of KHGI and KFXL in Lincoln, Nebraska

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Monday, July 11, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Joni Rippen has been named Vice President/General Manager of KHGI/ABC and KFXL/FOX in Nebraskas Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney region.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Joni Rippen has been named Vice President/General Manager of KHGI/ABC and KFXL/FOX in Nebraskas Lincoln-Hastings-Kearney region.
  • Rippen was most recently General Sales Manager at KHGI and KFXL.
  • Prior to her role as General Sales Manager, Rippen served as Local Sales Manager of KHGI and KFXL.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.