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TEGNA and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.
  • The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households.
  • TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates.
  • “As the largest NBC affiliate group among independent station groups, we are proud of our longstanding partnership that enables us to serve local communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.

MUSCULAR DYSTROPHY ASSOCIATION TRIBUTE AWARDS TO HONOR ST. LOUIS' DR. ALAN PESTRONK OF WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF MEDICINE, MIKE BUSH OF KSDK-TV & 'THE FLYING PIGS' TEAM ON PRIMETIME 'SHOW OF STRENGTH' SEPTEMBER 4

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Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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NBC's KSDK-TV 'Show of Strength' continues to raise funds in support of MDA's Summer Camp, Care Centers, research, advocacy, and support services.

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  • NBC's KSDK-TV 'Show of Strength' continues to raise funds in support of MDA's Summer Camp, Care Centers, research, advocacy, and support services.
  • MDA Tribute Awardee Dr. Alan Pestronk , MDA & ALS Care Center Co-Director at Washington University School of Medicine has served MDA families for over 50 years treating adults and children for diseases of muscles and nerves.
  • MDA Tribute Awardee Mike Bush MDA honors Bush, legendary anchor and host of KSDK's MDA 'Show of Strength' fundraiser.
  • During the past 30+ years, MDA has supported our multidisciplinary MDA adult and pediatric clinics at Washington University in St Louis.

TEGNA Stations Honored with 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.
  • KARE in Minneapolis received 11 individual awards, the most given this year, and the most in its history.
  • Seven stations KARE, KING, KSDK, KUSA, KWES, WFAA and WGRZ garnered the overall excellence honor, the highest achievement awarded.
  • TEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:

TEGNA Stations Win Four Alliance for Women in Media Foundation Gracie Awards

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Wednesday, April 13, 2022
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that KHOU in Houston, WKYC in Cleveland and KSDK in St. Louis have won four Gracie Awards from the Alliance for Women in Media Foundation.
  • The Gracie Awards shine a spotlight on women in media and recognize individuals who have made inspirational contributions to the industry.
  • We are very proud of our exceptional journalists who are producing and sharing impactful stories in their local communities, said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA.
  • We congratulate all of the Gracie Award winners who are making a positive change with their powerful storytelling.

Dana Dean Joins Quadrant Biosciences as VP of Public Relations

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Thursday, April 7, 2022
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SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quadrant Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel molecular diagnostic tools, announced that Dana Dean has joined the company as Vice President of Public Relations. She will be responsible for driving the company's brand narrative and enhancing its corporate reputation.  Prior to joining Quadrant Biosciences, she was an Emmy Award-winning television journalist.

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  • SYRACUSE, N.Y., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Quadrant Biosciences Inc., a developer of novel molecular diagnostic tools, announced that Dana Dean has joined the company as Vice President of Public Relations.
  • Prior to joining Quadrant Biosciences, she was an Emmy Award-winning television journalist.
  • Quadrant Biosciences is making a difference on a daily basis and the storytelling possibilities are endless, " said Dean.
  • "We are thrilled to have Dana join our team," said David MacLean, Chief Marketing Officer at Quadrant.

Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Five Local Television Stations in St. Louis, MO

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Thursday, September 23, 2021
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NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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  • NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Antenna viewers without NEXTGEN TV sets can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Meredith's Local Media Group portfolio includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers.

TEGNA Honored with 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, Including Six for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • More than a third of TEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s 64 stations were among the winners with four stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KING, WFAA and WUSA \xe2\x80\x93 garnering overall excellence, the highest honor awarded.\nSeven TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KGW, KUSA, KSDK, NEWS CENTER Maine, WFAA and WGRZ \xe2\x80\x93 also won for excellence in innovation, which recognizes \xe2\x80\x9cnews organizations that innovate their product to enhance the quality of journalism and the audience\xe2\x80\x99s understanding of news.\xe2\x80\x9d In addition, six TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KGW, KSDK, WFAA, WWL and WXIA \xe2\x80\x93 received the Edward R. Murrow\xe2\x80\x99s newest honor \xe2\x80\x93 excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 which is given for \xe2\x80\x9coutstanding advocacy journalism tackling the topic of diversity, racial injustice and/or inequality.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cTEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to exceptional journalism has once again been recognized by the prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow awards,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs our nation continues to confront acts of racial and social injustice, we are especially proud that our stations are recognized for covering and facilitating important discussions about race and inequality that will help drive systemic change.\xe2\x80\x9d\nOverall, 24 TEGNA stations were honored, with 10 awarded to KARE; nine to KUSA; eight to WFAA; seven to KDSK; six to KING and WXIA; four to KGW, NEWS CENTER Maine and WHAS; three to WBIR, WGRZ, WUSA, WTHR and WWL; two to KHOU, KXTV, WOI and WTC; and one each to First Coast News, KPNX, KTVB, KWES, WTOL and WVEC.\nTEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:\nExcellence in Writing: From Pen to Paper ... From Paper to Pixels; Jim Altman\n'

FOX News Channel Signs Christina Coleman as Los Angeles Based Correspondent

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Monday, April 15, 2019
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FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed KSDK-TV (NBC) reporter Christina Coleman as a correspondent.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed KSDK-TV (NBC) reporter Christina Coleman as a correspondent.
  • In her new role, Coleman will serve as a general assignment reporter in FNCs Los Angeles bureau beginning April 29th.
  • Prior to this, Coleman worked as a local correspondent at both KABB-TV (FOX) and WOAI-TV (NBC) in her hometown of San Antonio, Texas.
  • FOX News Channel (FNC) is a 24-hour all-encompassing news service delivering breaking news as well as political and business news.