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SIX NEW ORLEANS TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative capabilities, NEXTGEN TV brings an enhanced live broadcast viewing experience to more than 660,000 households, according to Nielsen media data, in the metro and outlying areas of New Orleans.

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  • NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Future Interactive Applications and Upgradable Technology
    NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV.
  • NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 60% of U.S. television households by the end of 2022.
  • New Orleans viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

NEXTGEN TV Ecosystem Meets Principal Milestones with Commercial Availability of MediaTek and iWedia's Reference Platform and Key Market Transitions Enabling Service to 75% of American Viewers in 2023

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

These latest developments focus on consumer and innovation options for electronics manufacturers and further underscore NEXTGEN TV's trajectory to universal availability.

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  • These latest developments focus on consumer and innovation options for electronics manufacturers and further underscore NEXTGEN TV's trajectory to universal availability.
  • "NEXTGEN TV has enabled television to shed its traditional linear viewing experience so that viewers can lean into the news and entertainment with better engagement.
  • It will be pre-certified for compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) NEXTGEN TV logo requirements, A3SA SecurityandtheRUN3TV Applicationplatform.
  • Associated with NEXTGEN TV is the RUN3TV web platform that brings interactive experiences and streaming content to over-the-air viewers.

Graham Holdings Company Announces Virtual Investor Day

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Monday, October 31, 2022

Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced today that it will hold a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.

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  • Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) announced today that it will hold a virtual Investor Day on Tuesday, December 13, 2022.
  • The live webcast will be held from 1:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) and will include audio and presentation slides.
  • Graham Holdings Company (NYSE: GHC) is a diversified holding company whose principal operations include educational services; television broadcasting; online, print, podcast, and local TV news; home health and hospice care; custom manufacturing; automotive; restaurant venues; custom framing; and, consumer internet services.
  • The Company owns Kaplan, a global diversified education services leader; Graham Media Group (WDIVDetroit, KPRCHouston, WKMGOrlando, KSATSan Antonio, WJXTJacksonville, WCWJ-Jacksonville, WSLS-Roanoke); The Slate Group; Foreign Policy and Pinna.

Matrix Announces Phase One of Admiral, an Automated, Cross-Platform Media Sales Gateway, is Now Operating in Gray Television Stations

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions, the leader in global media revenue management technology, announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets. This initial stage, including a modernized sales proposal system for linear advertising, serves as an essential jumping-off point for the media industry's transition to converged advertising.

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  • Matrix announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets.
  • PITTSBURGH, Nov. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Matrix Solutions , the leader in global media revenue management technology, announces Gray Television has successfully launched the first phase of Matrix's automated, cross-platform Media Sales Gateway, Admiral, across all stations in all markets.
  • In addition to Gray Television, CoxReps, Graham Media, and Hearst Television are also investors in Admiral.
  • Matrix Solutions is a forward-thinking technology company that empowers the media ad sales world with intelligence, technology, and expertise.

Pearl TV Introduces a FastTrack Program Enabling Consumers to Upgrade Their Television Sets to Receive NEXTGEN TV

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At NAB Show New York, Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced it has developed a FastTrack program to accelerate development and retail availability of low-cost upgrade accessory receivers. The program will create a diverse market of accessories that will bring NEXTGEN TV features to 91% of households that have displays with an HDMI input, but are not equipped with NEXTGEN TV technology.

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  • The program will create a diverse market of accessories that will bring NEXTGEN TV features to 91% of households that have displays with an HDMI input, but are not equipped with NEXTGEN TV technology.
  • FastTrack program will create new market of accessories, bringing NEXTGEN TV features to consumers without an enabled TV
    NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years.
  • There are more than 120 television models that support NEXTGEN TV at retail from Hisense, LG, Samsung and Sony.
  • "This new program will make it easier for companies interested in jumping into the NEXTGEN TV device ecosystem to design, manufacture and sell upgrade accessories," stated Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.

Pearl TV Adds Digital Monetization Capabilities to NEXTGEN TV

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Tuesday, October 18, 2022

WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At NAB Show New York, Pearl TV, the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced expanded support for digital video advertising technology in its Web TV platform, RUN3TV. It brings digital advertising capabilities equivalent to the web and connected TV, and is a key driver for broadcaster's return on investment in NEXTGEN TV services. Now with more monetization opportunities, broadcasters deploying NEXTGEN TV gain a critical time-to-revenue advantage.

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  • WASHINGTON, Oct. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At NAB Show New York, Pearl TV , the coalition of U.S. broadcast companies transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced expanded support for digital video advertising technology in its Web TV platform, RUN3TV.
  • It brings digital advertising capabilities equivalent to the web and connected TV, and is a key driver for broadcaster's return on investment in NEXTGEN TV services.
  • "Adding digital monetization capabilities creates a game changing opportunity for over-the-air broadcast services," stated Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.
  • RUN3TV was built to support NEXTGEN TV, otherwise known as ATSC 3.0, and bring content to life through two-way web interactivity.

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.

CBS News and Stations, dentsu Media US, Graham Media Group, UM Worldwide Receive Awards at TVB’s 2022 live Executive Summit

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Thursday, September 22, 2022

Winners of the 2022 TVB Excellence Awards and TVB NEXT Awards were announced earlier today at TVBs live Executive Summit , part of this years hybrid Forward Conference .

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  • Winners of the 2022 TVB Excellence Awards and TVB NEXT Awards were announced earlier today at TVBs live Executive Summit , part of this years hybrid Forward Conference .
  • In 2022, brands and their media partners continued to navigate a period of change and disruption.
  • She currently oversees the investment strategy for local video and audio channels across all screens and devices for all dentsu Media clients.
  • This year TVB selected Emily Barr, Former President & CEO of Graham Media Group with the Career Achievement Award.

FIVE LOUISVILLE TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Monday, September 12, 2022

LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Louisville television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as five local TV stations join together to launch NEXTGEN TV. Block Communications' WBKI will host five stations including Block's WDRB and market partners WAVE, WHAS and WBNA; Kentucky Educational Television's (KET) WKMJ will launch on Sept. 19. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative new capabilities, NEXTGEN TV delivers an enhanced live broadcast viewing experience to more than 660,000 viewers in the metro and outlying areas of Louisville.

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  • NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Future Interactive Applications, and Upgradable Technology
    LOUISVILLE, Ky., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Louisville television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as five local TV stations join together to launch NEXTGEN TV.
  • NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 60% of U.S. television households by the end of 2022.
  • Louisville viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

NEXTGEN TV Advances as Hisense's Lineup of NEXTGEN TVs Come to Retail With Sharp Focus on Consumer Education

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV , the coalition of U.S. broadcasters transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced new NEXTGEN TV models from Hisense.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearl TV , the coalition of U.S. broadcasters transitioning to NEXTGEN TV, today announced new NEXTGEN TV models from Hisense.
  • Its NEXTGEN TV models underscore once again how it pushes the boundaries of innovation to deliver value to consumers," stated Anne Schelle, managing director of Pearl TV.
  • "When the consumer looks for the logo, whether the consumer buys online or in-store, they can feel confident that the Hisense NEXTGEN TV purchased today will keep up with future technology enhancements."
  • "As consumers continue to seek a top-notch viewing experience and excellent value package, we are proud to deliver this with NEXTGEN TV."