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TEGNA’s Premion Acquires Next-Generation DSP Octillion Media to Expand CTV Advertising Capabilities

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Thursday, February 1, 2024
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Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP) focused on Local CTV/OTT advertising.

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  • Octillion is a next-generation demand-side platform (DSP) focused on Local CTV/OTT advertising.
  • The acquisition will expand Premion’s capabilities in the growing CTV marketplace by combining Octillion’s cutting-edge technology with Premion’s award-winning local CTV/OTT advertising solution.
  • “We are thrilled to announce the acquisition of Octillion Media,” said Tom Cox, president of Premion and senior vice president, corporate development, TEGNA.
  • The acquisition of Octillion Media provides us with a proven purpose-built local CTV platform to further enable product innovation, improve operational efficiencies, and drive accelerated growth.

TEGNA Stations KUSA and KVUE Win Prestigious 2024 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards

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Monday, January 29, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KUSA (Denver, Colo.) and KVUE (Austin, Texas) received 2024 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KUSA (Denver, Colo.) and KVUE (Austin, Texas) received 2024 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Awards which honor excellence in broadcast, online and documentary journalism.
  • KUSA won for “BURNED,” a year-long project to document the devastating 2021 Marshall Fire in Boulder County.
  • KVUE was honored for “Accountability After Uvalde,” revealing the failures of law enforcement in the aftermath of the mass shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.
  • "BURNED" is also the recipient of two National Edward R. Murrow Awards in the digital and documentary categories.

TEGNA Station WFAA Teams with the Dallas Mavericks to Broadcast 10 Additional Games Free Over-The-Air

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WFAA, its Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate, has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks to bring 10 additional games to the WFAA broadcast schedule.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that WFAA, its Dallas-Fort Worth ABC affiliate, has partnered with the Dallas Mavericks to bring 10 additional games to the WFAA broadcast schedule.
  • The additional 10 games will be available to three million households and more than seven million people in the Dallas-Fort Worth market.
  • Games will air live in North Texas on WFAA through its free over-the-air broadcasts and through WFAA’s broadcast distribution with cable, satellite, and streaming services.
  • Information on when and where to catch all remaining 2023-24 season Mavericks games can be found at mavs.com and wfaa.com/mavs.

DIRECTV and TEGNA Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Saturday, January 13, 2024
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EL SEGUNDO, Calif., and TYSONS, Va., Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and TEGNA have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement covering TEGNA's 64 owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets.

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  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., and TYSONS, Va., Jan. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and TEGNA have reached a new multi-year distribution agreement covering TEGNA's 64 owned stations in 51 Nielsen designated markets.
  • All stations and programming will return to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse customers today.
  • DIRECTV and TEGNA greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers.

TEGNA and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.
  • The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households.
  • TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates.
  • “As the largest NBC affiliate group among independent station groups, we are proud of our longstanding partnership that enables us to serve local communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.

TEGNA Names Byron Wilkinson President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin

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Monday, December 18, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately.
  • He has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas.
  • Prior to his role at KVUE, Wilkinson was director of sales at KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas, and local sales manager at KHOU in Houston, both TEGNA sister stations.
  • “From sales leadership roles in Houston and Little Rock, to interim general manager roles in Austin and Beaumont, Byron has demonstrated the importance of developing strong teams and leaders.

TEGNA Names Brian Gregory President and General Manager at WVEC in Norfolk

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Monday, December 11, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Brian Gregory has been named president and general manager at WVEC, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, effective December 18.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Brian Gregory has been named president and general manager at WVEC, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, effective December 18.
  • Gregory will be responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertisers.
  • “Brian brings a proven track record of performance to his new position at WVEC,” said Paul Trelstad, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA.
  • He’ll be an excellent addition to our strong, capable team in Norfolk.”
    Added Gregory, “It is a tremendous honor to join the WVEC team.

TEGNA Foundation Awards Grants to Address Critical Community Needs

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Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.

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  • TEGNA Foundation, the charitable foundation sponsored by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), in partnership with its local stations, today announced it awarded 242 Community Grants to address critical community needs and initiatives.
  • WKYC in Cleveland, the “Education Station,” focused their Community Grants on pressing education needs in their local community.
  • TEGNA Foundation Community Grants are vetted by a committee of employees at each station, including the station general manager, and approved by the TEGNA Foundation Board of Directors.
  • To learn more and/or apply for a TEGNA Foundation Community Grants, visit https://www.tegnafoundation.org/ .

TEGNA Names Lauren Fisher Chief Legal Officer

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Lauren Fisher as senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective November 27.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Lauren Fisher as senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective November 27.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231109369159/en/
    Lauren Fisher named chief legal officer at TEGNA.
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    As chief legal officer, Fisher will lead the Company’s legal department and oversee all legal functions across a broad range of disciplines including corporate, content creation and distribution, regulatory, ethics and compliance, and litigation and support TEGNA’s long-term direction and growth.
  • Fisher joins TEGNA from Vox Media where she was chief legal officer and corporate secretary reporting to Vox Media’s chairman and CEO for more than 15 years.

TEGNA Inc. Enters Into $325 Million Accelerated Share Repurchase Agreement

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Thursday, November 9, 2023
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan”).

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan”).
  • Under the terms of the ASR, TEGNA will repurchase $325 million in TEGNA common shares from JPMorgan, with an initial delivery of approximately 17.3 million shares on November 13, 2023.
  • TEGNA completed its initial $300 million ASR program on August 31, 2023, earlier than anticipated.
  • The initial $300 million ASR program reduced the Company’s outstanding shares by approximately 18 million, including final settlement of approximately 3 million shares.