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Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Six Local Television Stations in Shreveport, LA

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The leading television stations serving the Shreveport television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Shreveport television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • 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.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

ViacomCBS And Gray Television Renew CBS Television Network Affiliate Agreements

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Gray Television, Inc. ("Gray") (NYSE: GTN) today announced a multi-year agreement that renews all 47 of its CBS network affiliations for Gray Television stations, including two top 25 market affiliates, WOIO in Cleveland, O.H.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Gray Television, Inc. ("Gray") (NYSE: GTN) today announced a multi-year agreement that renews all 47 of its CBS network affiliations for Gray Television stations, including two top 25 market affiliates, WOIO in Cleveland, O.H.
  • "ViacomCBS is an important partner, and we are pleased to have reached an agreement that builds upon our longstanding relationship," said Pat LaPlatney, Co-CEO of Gray Television.
  • Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
  • Upon its anticipated acquisition of the television stations of Meredith Corporation, Gray will become the nation's second largest television broadcaster, with television stations serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

VIACOMCBS AND GRAY TELEVISION RENEW CBS TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATE AGREEMENTS

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NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today announced a multi-year agreement that renews all 47 of its CBS network affiliations for Gray Television stations, including two top 25 market affiliates, WOIO in Cleveland, O.H.

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  • NEW YORK, Nov. 09, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today announced a multi-year agreement that renews all 47 of its CBS network affiliations for Gray Television stations, including two top 25 market affiliates, WOIO in Cleveland, O.H.
  • ViacomCBS is an important partner, and we are pleased to have reached an agreement that builds upon our longstanding relationship, said Pat LaPlatney, Co-CEO of Gray Television.
  • Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
  • Upon its anticipated acquisition of the television stations of Meredith Corporation, Gray will become the nations second largest television broadcaster, with television stations serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

Gray Names Jay Webb as General Manager of WHSV and WSVF

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Monday, August 31, 2020
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ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) has named Jay Webb the General Manager of WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) in Harrisonburg, Virginia (DMA 175).

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 31, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) has named Jay Webb the General Manager of WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) in Harrisonburg, Virginia (DMA 175).
  • For the past five years, Jay has served as the News Director for this operation, a position he will continue to hold as General Manager.
  • Jay first joined WHSV in 2000, left for Grays WDBJ (CBS) in Roanoke in 2006, and returned to Harrisonburg in 2013.
  • Jay succeeds Sacha Purciful, who recently became General Manager of Grays KSLA News12 (CBS) in Shreveport, Louisiana.

Gray Promotes Sacha Purciful and Robby Thomas to Lead its Top-Rated Stations in Shreveport and Dothan

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Monday, March 30, 2020
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Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) has chosen two highly qualified managers from within its ranks to lead its television stations in Shreveport and Dothan.

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  • Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) has chosen two highly qualified managers from within its ranks to lead its television stations in Shreveport and Dothan.
  • Sacha Purciful is now the General Manager of KSLA News12 (CBS) in Shreveport, Louisiana, succeeding Joe Sciortino, who recently became the General Manager of Grays WAFB in Baton Rouge.
  • For the past three years, Sacha has served as the General Manager of Grays WHSV (ABC) and WSVF (CBS/Fox) in Harrisonburg, Virginia.
  • Robby is an 11-time Emmy Award-winning creative director with extensive experience using local media to amplify community public service efforts.

Gray Promotes Ronna Corrente and Joe Sciortino to Lead Its Top-Rated New Orleans and Baton Rouge Stations

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Thursday, January 30, 2020
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Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today its promotion of Ronna Corrente to General Manager of WVUE Fox8, the top-rated television station in the New Orleans, Louisiana, market.

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  • Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today its promotion of Ronna Corrente to General Manager of WVUE Fox8, the top-rated television station in the New Orleans, Louisiana, market.
  • In addition, Joe Sciortino, currently the General Manager of KSLA News12 in Shreveport, will succeed Ronna as General Manager of WAFB, the powerhouse CBS affiliate in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  • Ronna Corrente started her career in television at Fox affiliate WDKY-TV in her home state of Kentucky in 1995.
  • After 19 years at WWL-TV in a variety of positions, Joe moved to Baton Rouge and joined WAFBs sales force.