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TEGNA Names David Loving President and General Manager at KHOU and KTBU in Houston

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Thursday, May 9, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that David Loving has been named president and general manager at KHOU, the CBS affiliate, and KTBU, TEGNA’s stations serving Houston, Texas, effective May 20.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that David Loving has been named president and general manager at KHOU, the CBS affiliate, and KTBU, TEGNA’s stations serving Houston, Texas, effective May 20.
  • Loving was most recently president and general manager of TEGNA’s WOI and KCWI in Des Moines, Iowa.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240509522488/en/
    David Loving will lead station operations at TEGNA's KHOU and KTBU in Houston.
  • (Photo: Business Wire)
    An industry veteran with a keen understanding of the evolving media landscape, this new appointment marks a return to Houston, where Loving previously served as president and general manager of Univision Houston from 2010-2019.

TEGNA and Indiana Fever Expand Broadcast Distribution of the Fever’s Exciting Upcoming Season in 11 Additional Markets

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and the Indiana Fever today announced that 11 additional markets will join WTHR, TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, to create an unprecedented 12-market footprint to air 17 Indiana Fever games for free over the air in 2024.

Key Points: 
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and the Indiana Fever today announced that 11 additional markets will join WTHR, TEGNA’s Indianapolis NBC affiliate, to create an unprecedented 12-market footprint to air 17 Indiana Fever games for free over the air in 2024.
  • Highlight matchups include two encounters with the defending champions, the Las Vegas Aces, scheduled for May 25 and September 11.
  • The 17 games available to viewers are:
    Stations airing the games (subject to change) include:
    All games will be available over the air via antenna.
  • Fans can visit wthr.com/fever for information on how to purchase or set up an over the air antenna.

TEGNA Inc. Reports First Quarter 2024 Results and Provides Second Quarter Guidance

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Wednesday, May 8, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2024.
  • Advertising and Marketing Services (“AMS”) revenue was $299 million in the first quarter, down three percent year-over-year.
  • In the quarter, we deployed a new, regional go-to-market strategy for digital advertising sales that reduces costs while better positioning TEGNA to capture and fulfill digital campaigns.
  • TEGNA is reaffirming its guidance metrics for the full year of 2024, except for amortization, which is updated to include Octillion Media.

TEGNA Names Greg Retsinas President and General Manager at KGW in Portland

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Tuesday, May 7, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Greg Retsinas has been named president and general manager at KGW, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate serving the Portland area and southwest Washington, effective June 3.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Greg Retsinas has been named president and general manager at KGW, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate serving the Portland area and southwest Washington, effective June 3.
  • Retsinas will be responsible for the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertisers.
  • KGW has launched several new shows during his tenure, including the award-winning “The Story,” an in-depth weeknight examination of local issues.
  • “Greg’s leadership at KGW has been distinguished by integrity, curiosity and accountability, qualities that have garnered the unwavering respect of the KGW team,” said Mark Cornetta, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA and president and general manager, KUSA.

Gabelli Funds to Host 16th Annual Media & Entertainment Symposium Thursday, June 6, 2024

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Monday, April 22, 2024

GREENWICH, Conn., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli Funds will host its 16th Annual Media & Entertainment Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, June 6, 2024.

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  • GREENWICH, Conn., April 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gabelli Funds will host its 16th Annual Media & Entertainment Symposium at the Harvard Club in New York City on Thursday, June 6, 2024.
  • The symposium will feature discussions with leading companies and organizations across the media ecosystem, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, current trends, and business fundamentals, as well as Sports Investing and Advertising Panels.
  • For those who cannot attend in person, the symposium will also be available via webcast.
  • Investors should contact their relationship person for more information or click on the link below to register.

TEGNA Shareholders Overwhelmingly Re-elect Board Members, Approve Say on Pay Proposal and Approve Charter Amendments at Annual Meeting

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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Shareholders of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today overwhelmingly approved the re-election of nine Board members and an advisory resolution on the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.

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  • Shareholders of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today overwhelmingly approved the re-election of nine Board members and an advisory resolution on the compensation of the company’s named executive officers.
  • TEGNA shareholders re-elected Board Chairman Howard D. Elias, president and CEO Dave Lougee, Gina L. Bianchini, Stuart J. Epstein, Karen H. Grimes, Scott K. McCune, Henry W. McGee, Neal B. Shapiro and Melinda C. Witmer to the Board of Directors at the company’s annual meeting held this morning.
  • Directors will serve one-year terms ending at TEGNA’s 2025 annual meeting.
  • At the meeting, TEGNA’s shareholders also ratified the appointment of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for the 2024 fiscal year and approved amendments to the Company’s certificate of incorporation to address the shareholder right to call a special shareholder meeting and officer exculpation.

Indiana Fever and TEGNA Announce Partnership to Broadcast Games Locally on WTHR and WALV

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Monday, April 22, 2024

Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement for one of the League’s most successful franchises, the Indiana Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season.

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  • Fresh off a historic WNBA draft night and broad fan excitement for one of the League’s most successful franchises, the Indiana Fever and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced a partnership to broadcast select Fever games during the 2024 season.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240422535356/en/
    During the 2024 season, 17 Indiana Fever games will be shown for free over the air on WTHR or WALV, TEGNA’s NBC and MeTV affiliates in Indianapolis.
  • The WNBA and Fever are leading the charge with this groundbreaking local broadcast rights agreement,” said Dave Lougee, President and CEO, TEGNA.
  • Earlier this month, the WNBA announced that 36 of the Fever’s 40 regular season games will be broadcast on national television, as well.

SEATTLE KRAKEN INCREASES BROADCAST AND STREAMING ACCESS THROUGH PARTNERSHIPS WITH TEGNA AND PRIME VIDEO

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Thursday, April 25, 2024

SEATTLE, April 25, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seattle Kraken today announced new multi-year agreements with TEGNA and Prime Video to offer more options for fans to watch their games throughout the Pacific Northwest.

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  • KING 5 becomes the official television partner of the Seattle Kraken, taking fans behind the scenes with exclusive Kraken coverage led by Sports Director, Paul Silvi.
  • In addition, Prime Video will stream all non-nationally televised games for Prime members in Washington, Oregon and Alaska, which will include pre-season, regular season and the first round of playoffs.
  • TEGNA will work with additional broadcast companies in the coming weeks to expand free over-the-air broadcast access to all available television markets in Washington, Oregon and Alaska.
  • "Seattle Kraken hockey is synonymous with the Pacific Northwest, and we're thrilled to bring Prime members in Washington, Oregon and Alaska access to Kraken games on Prime Video," said Charlie Neiman, head of sports partnerships, Prime Video.

TEGNA to Host First Quarter 2024 Earnings Conference Call on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

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Tuesday, March 19, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 earnings results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. (ET).

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host a conference call to discuss its first quarter 2024 earnings results on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10 a.m. (ET).
  • The conference call will be webcast through the company’s website , and is open to investors, the financial community, the media and other members of the public.
  • TEGNA’s earnings announcement will be released to news outlets and wire services before the market opens on May 8.
  • Materials related to the call will be available at that time through the Investor Relations section of TEGNA’s website, investors.TEGNA.com .

Comscore and TEGNA Sign Multi-Year Agreement for Local Linear and Cross-Platform Audience Measurement

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Friday, March 1, 2024

RESTON, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced they have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement on cross-platform audience measurement.

Key Points: 
  • RESTON, Va., March 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Comscore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) and TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced they have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement on cross-platform audience measurement.
  • Under the terms of the agreement, Comscore will extend its relationship with TEGNA as a key measurement partner in all TEGNA markets, providing it with critical measurement metrics across its local TV, major affiliate, and digital businesses.
  • TEGNA owns 64 local news brands in 51 markets, making it one of the largest and geographically diverse broadcasters in the U.S.
  • The combination of our local linear TV data, and our groundbreaking cross-platform solutions will help TEGNA measure the value of their content and deliver outsized value for their advertisers across linear and digital.