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Sinclair Begins Generative AI Usage

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Sinclair, Inc. today announced the company has taken its first steps into usage of generative artificial intelligence within its original content to reach more audiences globally in their native languages.

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  • Sinclair, Inc. today announced the company has taken its first steps into usage of generative artificial intelligence within its original content to reach more audiences globally in their native languages.
  • For this initiative, Sinclair has collaborated with HeyGen, a leading generative AI video company, specializing in voice translation and lip-sync services, transforming the way businesses use video to enable global storytelling.
  • "Generative AI is set to transform the world we live in; and Sinclair is enthusiastic about leveraging the technology to make our original content accessible to a bigger audience through language translation.
  • In addition, Sinclair has created SAIF – Sinclair AI Forum, an internal, interdepartmental AI workgroup to facilitate knowledge sharing, governance, compliance, and strategic guidance across the company.

Sinclair Announces Virtual Carriage – Tennis Channel’s T2

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Wednesday, March 20, 2024
Tennis, Sports, TV and Radio, Online, General Entertainment, Mobile Entertainment, Licensing (Entertainment), Entertainment, Sinclair Broadcast Group, ATSC 3.0, Tennis Channel, Internet, Roland Garros, News, HDR, Education minister, SBGI, Nextgen, ATSC, Television

Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will carry Tennis Channel’s T2 as a free, streaming, virtual channel in all of its markets nationwide that have deployed the new NextGen Broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0).
  • T2 is Tennis Channel’s second television network.
  • The T2 virtual channel will be available via Sinclair NextGen Broadcast stations.
  • This effort is geared to ‘prime the pump’ for later broadcast carriage to all viewers.

Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
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Sinclair, 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, 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 March 25, 2024, to the holders of record at the close of business on March 11, 2024.
  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) 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 and National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) Announce Renewal of Long-Term Distribution Agreement

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Thursday, January 18, 2024
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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that it has renewed its distribution agreement with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (“NCTC”), a not-for-profit corporation whose members serve one-third of all broadband and video connected households in the U.S. and its territories

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  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that it has renewed its distribution agreement with the National Content & Technology Cooperative (“NCTC”), a not-for-profit corporation whose members serve one-third of all broadband and video connected households in the U.S. and its territories
    The agreement allows NCTC's member companies to opt into a multi-year retransmission consent agreement for Sinclair's owned/operated local stations.
  • The renewal also includes an agreement for Sinclair-owned Tennis Channel.
  • NCTC represents almost 700 cable and broadband operators in all 50 states, and negotiating carriage agreements with content providers is among the many services it provides.
  • “We are pleased to renew our agreement with NCTC, keeping our local broadcast stations and Tennis Channel available to the many independent cable system operators across the country, who provide a vital function, often serving the rural and underserved communities across the US,” said Will Bell, Sinclair’s SVP and Head of Distribution and Network Relations.

Sinclair And Verizon Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Wednesday, January 10, 2024
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Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the company has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with Verizon (NYSE: VZ) for carriage on FiOS TV.

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  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced the company has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with Verizon (NYSE: VZ) for carriage on FiOS TV.
  • The agreement covers local television stations in 10 markets, Tennis Channel and YES Network.
  • Commenting on the agreement, Will Bell, Sinclair’s SVP and Head of Distribution and Network Relations stated, “We are pleased to have reached a renewal agreement with Verizon without any disruption in service to viewers, keeping our best-in class news, sports and entertainment content available on the platform for years to come.”
    Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Sinclair, Inc. Names Ryan Moore SVP and Chief Revenue Officer

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Tuesday, January 9, 2024
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Sinclair, Inc. has named Ryan Moore SVP and Chief Revenue Officer.

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  • Sinclair, Inc. has named Ryan Moore SVP and Chief Revenue Officer.
  • Moore was previously the company’s SVP and Chief Revenue Officer of Sports and Digital.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240109655318/en/
    Ryan Moore, SVP and Chief Revenue Officer (Photo: Business Wire)
    In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, COO and President of Local Media said, “Ryan consistently demonstrates exceptional leadership, innovative thinking, and a results-oriented approach to driving business growth.
  • As Sinclair continues to redefine the future of media, we will continue to deliver unparalleled value to our audience and clients alike," said Moore.

Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, November 1, 2023
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Sinclair, 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, 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 December 15, 2023, to the holders of record at the close of business on December 1, 2023.
  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) 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 .

K-SWISS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH PICKLEBALL COACH TO THE STARS MATT MANASSE

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K-Swiss , the iconic American heritage Tennis brand, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with professional Pickleball player Matt Manasse.

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  • LOS ANGELES, Aug. 23, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- K-Swiss , the iconic American heritage Tennis brand, is thrilled to announce its new partnership with professional Pickleball player Matt Manasse.
  • Their partnership with Manasse fits into this important lane the brand is emphasizing now.
  • Matt Manasse is a professional pickleball player, commentator and Coach to the Stars.
  • Manasse was also featured in the most recent Pickleball Slam with Andy Roddick, John McEnroe, Andre Agassi, and Michael Chang.

Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
Entertainment, Communications, Sports, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Tennis, Media, NewsON, Comet, Tennis Channel, Sport, TBD, News, SBGI, Holding company, Cable television, Mobile phone

Sinclair, 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.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair, 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, 2023, to the holders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2023.
  • Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) 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 .

Basket & Bushel partners with Tennis Channel to offer new tennis-inspired recipes, vacation giveaway

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Wednesday, August 2, 2023
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The partnership also includes an opportunity for a shopper to win a vacation to the 2024 Western & Southern Open tennis tournament.

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  • The partnership also includes an opportunity for a shopper to win a vacation to the 2024 Western & Southern Open tennis tournament.
  • As part of the partnership with Tennis Channel, Basket & Bushel is offering shoppers a chance to win a vacation to one of the most historically significant tennis events in the U.S. – the Western & Southern Open.
  • First played in 1899, the Western & Southern Open is the nation’s longest-running professional tennis tournament played in its city of origin.
  • For more information on Basket & Bushel, visit www.basket-bushel.com .