Edward R. Murrow Award (Radio Television Digital News Association)

TEGNA Stations Win 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that its stations have won 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other news organization.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that its stations have won 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism, more than any other news organization.
  • The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism.
  • TEGNA stations KARE in Minneapolis, WWL in New Orleans and KUSA in Denver received awards in multiple categories.
  • TEGNA stations were also honored with 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards , including six for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, which were announced earlier this year.

Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content

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Tuesday, August 17, 2021

In addition to the national honors, Nexstars news operations at 31 television stations earned 47 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year, including two awards for Overall Excellence.

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  • In addition to the national honors, Nexstars news operations at 31 television stations earned 47 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year, including two awards for Overall Excellence.
  • Nexstars 5,500 local broadcast journalists serve their communities with compelling, locally-originated news programming and content on any screen, at any time.
  • The RTDNA has been recognizing outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.

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.

KARE 11 Adds Reggie Wilson to 10pm Anchor Team

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Thursday, August 12, 2021

MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KARE 11 has named Reggie Wilson as the new Sports Director at KARE 11, effective September 20, 2021.

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  • MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 12, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- KARE 11 has named Reggie Wilson as the new Sports Director at KARE 11, effective September 20, 2021.
  • Wilson will join the KARE 11 team, anchoring alongside Julie Nelson, Randy Shaver and Meteorologist Belinda Jensen weekdays at 6pm and 10pm, in addition to reporting live from the field.
  • Reggie Wilson is a dynamic addition to the KARE 11 news team, said KARE 11 President and General Manager Bill Dallman.
  • I have long respected KARE 11s journalism and I couldnt be more excited to join this talented team, says Wilson.