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Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Todd Bernstein Station Manager of WJLA in Washington, DC

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Todd Bernstein has been named Station Manager of WJLA-ABC7 and WJLA-24/7 in Washington, DC.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Todd Bernstein has been named Station Manager of WJLA-ABC7 and WJLA-24/7 in Washington, DC.
  • Bernstein, who is currently the stations Director of Sales, will continue reporting to Senior Vice President and General Manager, William Fanshawe.
  • With over twenty-five years of broadcast, digital sales and sales management experience, he is the ideal candidate for the Station Manager position.
  • Bernstein joined WJLA in 2005 and has held several management positions at the station, including Sales Manager, Director of Business Development, National Sales Manager and Local/Political Sales Manager.

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s News Reporter Academy Returns March 30, 2022

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Groups News Reporter Academy, an interactive workshop for college students interested in pursuing a career in news reporting, will hold its next virtual session on March 30 from Noon-3p ET / 9-12p PT.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Groups News Reporter Academy, an interactive workshop for college students interested in pursuing a career in news reporting, will hold its next virtual session on March 30 from Noon-3p ET / 9-12p PT.
  • Now in its second year, the News Reporter Academy, hosted by Sinclairs award-winning corporate news operation, gives students an opportunity to learn about working in a newsroom and interact with Sinclairs industry-leading teams.
  • After the success of Sinclair Broadcast Groups Producer Academy, a workshop for students interested in pursuing a career in digital or broadcast news producing, which is now in its fifth year, the company developed a seminar for students focused on news reporting.
  • Sinclairs content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR.

Sinclair Broadcast Group’s Connect to Congress Returns, Bringing Local TV Newscasts to Capitol Hill

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Wednesday, February 2, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the return of Connect to Congress, a multimedia initiative that enables Members of Congress in Sinclairs news markets to speak directly to their constituents on a regular basis, through their local TV news stations.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the return of Connect to Congress, a multimedia initiative that enables Members of Congress in Sinclairs news markets to speak directly to their constituents on a regular basis, through their local TV news stations.
  • Combining broadcast, digital, and social media technologies, Connect to Congress offers Sinclairs local market viewers new ways to get answers to questions about what matters most to them at home.
  • Each Wednesday when Congress is in session, Sinclair will set up cameras in the Rotunda, connected via remote to Sinclairs local stations, with anchors and reporters conducting interviews with lawmakers about the key issues affecting constituents, connecting Sinclairs local stations directly to Congress.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

Sinclair Announces Promotions

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Tuesday, February 1, 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.

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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.
  • I am energized to be working with such a talented team whose accomplishments have helped set up Sinclair for a bright future and am very pleased to be able to recognize their efforts, execution and strategic insights.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.
  • Sinclairs content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR.

ONE Media Congratulates MPEG LA on the Formation of ATSC 3.0 Patent Pool

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Thursday, January 20, 2022
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ONE Media, LLC, a joint venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) and Coherent Logix and one of the primary architects of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, applauds the formation of the ATSC 3.0 Patent Pool by MPEG LA.

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  • ONE Media, LLC, a joint venture between Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) and Coherent Logix and one of the primary architects of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard, applauds the formation of the ATSC 3.0 Patent Pool by MPEG LA.
  • Formation of the pool will dramatically simplify the efficient licensing of the new ATSC 3.0 broadcast technology in multiple-receive devices, easing the distribution and deployment process.
  • MPEG LA is a pioneer in the formation and management of these types of pools, establishing reasonable royalty rates for licensing patents needed to implement the technology.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

NewsON Launches on Samsung TV Platform, Amplifying Robust Product Portfolio

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Wednesday, January 19, 2022
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NewsON, the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, today announced their app launch on Samsung Smart TVs.

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  • NewsON, the nation's largest streaming aggregator of local news content, today announced their app launch on Samsung Smart TVs.
  • We are excited to introduce NewsON to a new audience across millions of Samsung Smart TVs in the U.S., said Ron Stitt, General Manager of NewsON.
  • Samsung TV Plus offers instant access to 200 channels and growing, pre-installed on all 2016-2021 Samsung Smart TVs, and available for download on select Samsung Galaxy devices.
  • NewsON also announced the addition of a web-based product providing consumers another way to connect with local news wherever they are on NewsON.us .

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

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Tuesday, January 18, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced the companys annual Diversity Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2022 school year.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced the companys annual Diversity Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2022 school year.
  • Having provided more than $100,000 in tuition assistance during the last six years, the annual scholarship program aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry.
  • Since 2016, the annual Sinclair Broadcast Group Diversity Scholarship has complemented the companys efforts to bring more diversity to news teams nationwide.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

Sinclair Announces Renewal of Its Extended Market and Digital Rights Agreement With the NBA

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair) announced today that its subsidiary, Diamond Sports Group (DSG), has renewed its extended market and digital distribution rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA).

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair) announced today that its subsidiary, Diamond Sports Group (DSG), has renewed its extended market and digital distribution rights agreement with the National Basketball Association (NBA).
  • Sinclair places the highest importance on connecting sports fans with live games and other sports content.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.
  • Sinclairs content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR.

Significant Emergency Information Research Study Released

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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New consumer-facing research from the NextGen Video Information Systems Alliance (NVISA), sponsored by Sinclair Broadcast Groups subsidiary, ONE Media 3.0, offers the first insight into which features American consumers want most in a NextGen Broadcast-enabled emergency information service.

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  • New consumer-facing research from the NextGen Video Information Systems Alliance (NVISA), sponsored by Sinclair Broadcast Groups subsidiary, ONE Media 3.0, offers the first insight into which features American consumers want most in a NextGen Broadcast-enabled emergency information service.
  • Surveyed consumers selected features of a new advanced emergency information app that would motivate them to use it.
  • Important findings confirm that targeted emergency information is highly desirable:
    The costs of such targeted services were not seen as a deterrent.
  • For the full study of the dozen primary findings, download The Case for an ATSC 3.0 Advanced Emergency Information Service on either of the following websites:
    The NextGen Video Information Systems Alliance is an international industry consortium committed to accelerating the development and practical implementation of innovative approaches to advanced information services - including emergency communications - in NextGen broadcast and Over-The-Top systems.

Sinclair Announces Renewals of NBC and FOX Affiliation Agreements

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Tuesday, January 11, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (Sinclair) today announced that Sinclair has entered into multi-year renewals of the NBC affiliations and Fox affiliations in a total of 20 Sinclair markets.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) (Sinclair) today announced that Sinclair has entered into multi-year renewals of the NBC affiliations and Fox affiliations in a total of 20 Sinclair markets.
  • Agreements with Fox include affiliates in Bakersfield, CA; Chattanooga, TN; Corpus Christi, TX; Fresno/Visalia, CA; Lincoln, NE; Macon, GA; Omaha, NE; Sioux City, IA; Tallahassee, FL; and Wheeling, WV/ Steubenville, OH.
  • We look forward to continuing to work with both NBC and Fox in providing the popular news, sports, and other entertainment programming that viewers highly value.
  • Were happy to renew our affiliation with Sinclair Broadcast Group to bring NBC programming to key markets across the country, said Philip Martzolf, the president of NBC Affiliate Relations.