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Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Kevin Dunaway Vice President and General Manager in Flint, Michigan

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Monday, June 26, 2023
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Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group today announced that Kevin Dunaway has been named VP/General Manager of WSMH (Fox) in Flint, Mich.
  • Dunaway joins Sinclair from Syncbak/VUit where he was the Vice President of Affiliate Relations and Content.
  • Previously, Dunaway was the Vice President and General Manager at Heritage Broadcasting in Cadillac, MI.
  • Having the opportunity to join Sinclair Broadcast Group, with its forward-thinking leadership and dedication to local media, is something that I look forward to," said Dunaway.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Flint, MI

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Tuesday, March 15, 2022
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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.
  • Todays launch in Flint follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • WBSF will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Rebecka Butcher Vice President/General Manager in Flint, MI

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Monday, March 14, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Rebecka Butcher has been named Vice President/General Manager of WSMH (FOX) in Flint, MI.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced Rebecka Butcher has been named Vice President/General Manager of WSMH (FOX) in Flint, MI.
  • Butcher, who served as VP and General Manager of WEYI/WBSF from 2008-2015, returns to the stations from Adams Outdoor Advertising, where she most recently served as the General Sales Manager.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclairs Chief Operating Officer and President of Broadcast said, Rebecka is well-respected with deep relationships in the community.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news.

Sinclair's Jennifer Rieffer Becomes Vice President/General Manager In Flint, Michigan

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Thursday, July 23, 2020
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FLINT, Mich., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Jennifer Rieffer has been promoted to Vice President/General Manager for WSMH (FOX) in Flint, Michigan effective August 3, 2020.

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  • FLINT, Mich., July 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Jennifer Rieffer has been promoted to Vice President/General Manager for WSMH (FOX) in Flint, Michigan effective August 3, 2020.
  • Ms. Rieffer will also oversee Sinclair's provision of services to WEYI (NBC) and WBSF (CW) under joint sales agreements.
  • Ms. Rieffer is currently Vice President/General Manager of WDKY (FOX) in Lexington, KY.
  • She subsequently held roles including Local Sales Assistant, Marketing Consultant, Sales Promotions Manager, and Sales Manager before being promoted to Vice President/General Manager in 2018.