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TEGNA Stations Receive Ten National 2023 Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Thursday, August 17, 2023

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have received ten 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other station group.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations have received ten 2023 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other station group.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • “Congratulations to all our stations that were recognized for their work.”
    The prestigious Murrow Awards “recognize local and national news stories that uphold the RTDNA Code of Ethics, demonstrate technical expertise and exemplify the importance and impact of journalism as a service to the community.”
    TEGNA stations’ National Edward R. Murrow Award recipients are:
    WFAA (Dallas, TX): Overall Excellence, Large Market Television.
  • For 2023, TEGNA stations were also honored with 84 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards .

RTNDA Awards 78 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards to 31 Gray Television Stations

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023

ATLANTA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 78 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Gray’s local stations, led by 10 separate awards to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu, Hawaii, and seven separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.

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  • ATLANTA, May 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 78 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Gray’s local stations, led by 10 separate awards to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu, Hawaii, and seven separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • Four awards for Investigative Reporting to Hawaii News Now in Honolulu; KTUU in Anchorage; WRDW in Augusta; and WVUE in New Orleans.
  • Four awards for Breaking News Coverage to Arizona’s Family in Phoenix, Arizona; Hawaii News Now in Honolulu; WKYT in Lexington; and WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • We are no doubt continuing to build a winning culture.”
    RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.

Scripps News receives three 2023 National Headliner Awards

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Wednesday, May 10, 2023

ATLANTA, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W.

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  • ATLANTA, May 10, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Scripps News, the national news network owned by The E.W.
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has received three 2023 National Headliner Awards.
  • Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the National Headliner Awards program is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic merit in the communications industry.
  • View the full list of 2023 National Headliner Award winners here.

RTDNA Awards 69 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards to 31 Gray Television Stations

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Friday, May 27, 2022

ATLANTA, May 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 69 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Grays local stations, led by 11 separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana, and 7 separate awards to WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin.

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  • ATLANTA, May 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded a combined 69 regional Edward R. Murrow awards for excellence in journalism to 31 of Grays local stations, led by 11 separate awards to WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana, and 7 separate awards to WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin.
  • Two awards for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion to WKYT in Lexington, Kentucky, and WRDW in Augusta, Georgia.
  • RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
  • We are the nations largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States that serve 113 television markets reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households.

Gray’s InvestigateTV Announces Two Additions to Reporting Team

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Thursday, May 26, 2022

Atlanta, May 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) --  InvestigateTV, the award-winning investigative unit owned by Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN), announced the addition of Investigative Reporter Joce Sterman and Consumer Investigative Reporter Caresse Jackman to its award-winning team.

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  • Prior to joining InvestigateTV, she was the lead National Investigative Correspondent for Spotlight on America, a segment airing on TV stations in more than eighty cities.
  • From accountability reporting on the failures of government agencies at every level to exposing product flaws, her work has resulted in congressional investigations and federal legislation.
  • We are excited to expand our team and bring aboard 2 more journalists with expertise in community-focused investigative reporting that generates results, Vice President of Investigations for InvestigateTV Lee Zurik said.
  • InvestigateTV launched in 2018 and provides innovative, original journalism from a dedicated investigative team and partners, includingProPublica,News21at Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism, andNerdWallet.

Gina Acosta Named Editor-in-Chief of Progressive Grocer

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Thursday, January 13, 2022

Progressive Grocer has elevated veteran journalist and current Executive Editor Gina Acosta to the role of Editor-in-Chief, effective immediately.

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  • Progressive Grocer has elevated veteran journalist and current Executive Editor Gina Acosta to the role of Editor-in-Chief, effective immediately.
  • "Gina is the right person at the right time to build on the momentum PG has established in recent years," said John Schrei, brand director, Progressive Grocer.
  • "Gina has helped elevate our editorial products and provided strong leadership and growth of our Top Women in Grocery program.
  • "It is a huge honor to be entrusted to carry on the rich history of the Progressive Grocer brand," Acosta said.

InvestigateTV Debuts Weekly News Program

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Thursday, September 16, 2021

ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Televisions dedicated investigative team, will launch a new weekly program featuring watchdog reports about government corruption, consumer alerts and health care issues.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- InvestigateTV, Gray Televisions dedicated investigative team, will launch a new weekly program featuring watchdog reports about government corruption, consumer alerts and health care issues.
  • The show, also titled InvestigateTV, will premiere on Gray Televisions stations in 102 television markets on September 18-19.
  • The InvestigateTV reporting team is led by award-wining journalist and Director of Investigations Lee Zurik.
  • InvestigateTV launched in 2018 and provides innovative, original journalism from a dedicated investigative team and partners, includingProPublica,News21at Arizona State University's Cronkite School of Journalism, andNerdWallet.

Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster Releases "Lethal Injustice" Investigative Report About Atrocities On The US-Mexico Border And Treason By President Donald Trump

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster has published "Lethal Injustice," by independent journalist and communication consultant Juan B. Botero.

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  • WASHINGTON, Aug. 17, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Archway Publishing / Simon & Schuster has published "Lethal Injustice," by independent journalist and communication consultant Juan B. Botero.
  • The investigative report exposes the ideological roots and corruption of Americanized fascism and atrocities against immigrants by white-supremacist MAGA vigilantes on the border.
  • It also exposes the ideological shift and friendliness of American conservatives towards Russia and their transformation into an agency of influence for Vladimir Putin.
  • Considering the urgent need for humane comprehensive immigration reform (HCIR), this report lays the foundation for Congress to investigate atrocities on the US-Mexico border and the ongoing treason against the United States by former President Trump and his family.

Gray Television Honored with Eight National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.

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  • ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) has selected five of its television stations for eight National Edward R. Murrow awards.
  • In the small market category, WRDW-TV (CBS) in Augusta, Georgia, received two National Murrow Awards.
  • The stations initial investigation ignited follow-up reports earning WRDW-TV a second National Murrow Award for its Continuing Coverage of the crisis.
  • These winning entries, and all national Murrow winners, will be honored at the 2021 RTDNA Edward R. Murrow Awards & Gala on October 27 in New York City.

Wounded Warrior Project Honored as a Top Nonprofit

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Thursday, April 22, 2021

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  • "\nThe EquiTrend Brand Equity Index reveals the strongest brands across many industries.
  • Many factors make up tie index including familiarity and quality.
  • The NonProfit Times also shares data from its survey to provide insights.\nWWP has ranked among the top large nonprofits in the survey for each of the past four years, including number one large nonprofit last year.\nSince 2003, Wounded Warrior Project (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers helping them achieve their highest ambition.
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