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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.

Magnite Expands CTV Business in India With Samsung Ads, Launches Programmatic Offering for AVOD Service Samsung TV Plus

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Wednesday, February 9, 2022
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NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI), the largest independent sell side advertising platform, announced today it has been selected by Samsung Ads to power programmatic OTT and CTV inventory for Samsung TV Plus in India.

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  • NEW DELHI, India, Feb. 09, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Magnite (Nasdaq: MGNI), the largest independent sell side advertising platform, announced today it has been selected by Samsung Ads to power programmatic OTT and CTV inventory for Samsung TV Plus in India.
  • Samsung Ads is the media and advertising division of Samsung Electronics, a leading provider of advanced TV advertising inventory powered by the largest global source of TV data.
  • Samsung TV Plus, which launched in India in March 2021, offers an internet-based TV experience to consumers with instant access to a wide range of exciting and premium content across news, sports, music, movies, entertainment and more.
  • Advertisers in India will now have programmatic access to exclusive Samsung connected TV (CTV) inventory on Samsungs premium ad-supported video on demand (AVOD) service.

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.

TicketSmarter and Sinclair Sports Group Enter Into Multi-Year Agreement

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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TicketSmarter and Sinclair Sports Group, a sales division of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., today announced a new, multi-year agreement for TicketSmarter to become the official ticket provider of the non-linear digital platforms for Bally Sports and Tennis Channel, and the Sinclair Broadcast Group station websites.

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  • TicketSmarter and Sinclair Sports Group, a sales division of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., today announced a new, multi-year agreement for TicketSmarter to become the official ticket provider of the non-linear digital platforms for Bally Sports and Tennis Channel, and the Sinclair Broadcast Group station websites.
  • TicketSmarter is a ticket resale marketplace with seats for more than 125,000 live events and 48 million tickets for sale.
  • This partnership was a no-brainer for us given Sinclair Sports Groups reach and reputation in broadcasting, said Jeff Goodman, CEO, TicketSmarter.
  • Sinclair Sports Group a sales division of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) is a national, regional, and omnichannel sports solution, providing brands the ability to reach fans 365 days a year.

Bally Sports Launches Sports Betting Show, “Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM”

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Thursday, January 27, 2022
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Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair), today announced a partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, to launch its networks first sports betting program, Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM.

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  • Bally Sports, a division of Sinclair Broadcast Group (Sinclair), today announced a partnership with BetMGM, a leading sports betting and iGaming operator, to launch its networks first sports betting program, Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM.
  • Live on the Line, Powered by BetMGM debuted this week and highlights national sports betting storylines with a regional appeal, by providing expert picks while looking ahead to the days matchups.
  • Stadium, Sinclairs 24/7 multi-platform sports network, is producing the hour-long show in coordination with Bally Sports out of its Chicago-based studio.
  • The 19 regional network brands, owned-and-operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, include, Bally Sports Arizona, Bally Sports Detroit, Bally Sports Florida, Bally Sports Great Lakes, Bally Sports Indiana, Bally Sports Kansas City, Bally Sports Midwest, Bally Sports New Orleans, Bally Sports North, Bally Sports Ohio, Bally Sports Oklahoma, Bally Sports San Diego, Bally Sports SoCal, Bally Sports South, Bally Sports Southeast, Bally Sports Southwest, Bally Sports Sun, Bally Sports West and Bally Sports Wisconsin.

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.

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.