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

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Monday, December 11, 2023

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.

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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.
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.

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.

Gray Promotes Two Leaders to General Manager Positions

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Tuesday, August 2, 2022

ATLANTA, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray, we, us or our) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of David Herrmann to General Manager of KWCH (CBS) and KSCW (CW) in Wichita, Kansas.

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ATLANTA, Aug. 02, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray, we, us or our) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of David Herrmann to General Manager of KWCH (CBS) and KSCW (CW) in Wichita, Kansas.
Gray also announced the promotion of Patience Hettrick from Station Manager/News Director to General Manager of WGGB-TV ABC 40 and WSHM-LD CBS 3 in Springfield, Massachusetts.
David previously served as the local sales manager for Grays WSAZ-TV in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, and as the local sales manager of KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri, which is now also owned by Gray.
Prior to joining KWCH and KSCW, David was the general sales manager at KAKE-TV in Wichita.

BRAD MOSES NAMED THE NEW GENERAL MANAGER OF WTVG (ABC) IN TOLEDO, OHIO

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Wednesday, June 29, 2022

ATLANTA, June 29, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray,” “we,” “us” or “our”) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Brad Moses will become the General Manager of WTVG-TV (ABC) in Toledo, Ohio, on July 25th.

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He worked at WTVG from 1994 to 2000, first as operations manager and then as director of creative services.
Brad has an extensive television background with over 30 years of experience, including as General Manager of television stations then owned by Media General in Tampa, Florida; Raleigh, North Carolina; and Savannah, Georgia.
Brad joined Gray in early 2015 as General Manager of KAKE (ABC) in Wichita, Kansas.
He succeeds Chris Fedele, who recently became the General Manager of Grays WPTA-TV (ABC/NBC) and WISE-TV (CW) in Ft. Wayne, Indiana.

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.

Retired Boeing executive wants fewer barriers for next-generation women leaders

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

WICHITA, Kan., March 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scholars in the inaugural class of the Widener Global Leaders Program — the first of its kind in the country — graduate this spring, ready to make a difference in the world. And that's just what the program's founder had in mind.

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Retired Boeing executive and philanthropist Peri Widener created the concept and funded the multidisciplinary program at Wichita State University's W. Frank Barton School of Business.
An external advisory board of distinguished national women business leaders, many of whom are members of the International Women's Forum, provides counsel and mentoring.
An external advisory board of distinguished national women business leaders , providing one-on-one mentoring and counsel for program participants, opening doors and professional connections.
Outside-the-classroom opportunities to better understand how the triad of fine arts, communication and business contributes to setting great leaders apart.

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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Tuesday, November 9, 2021

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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.

Michele Gors Promoted to General Manager of KEYC in Mankato

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Tuesday, October 19, 2021

ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has promoted Michele Gors to General Manager of KEYC News Now (CBS/Fox) in Mankato, Minnesota.

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ATLANTA, Oct. 19, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has promoted Michele Gors to General Manager of KEYC News Now (CBS/Fox) in Mankato, Minnesota.
Michele is an Emmy Award winning broadcast professional with more than three decades in the industry.
Michele has served as a News Manager and News Director in several markets including Memphis (WREG), Tampa (WTSP), Las Vegas (KTNV) and Wichita (KWCH), among others.
Michele begins her new role at KEYC on November 15, 2021.