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SIX NEW ORLEANS TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Thursday, December 15, 2022

NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative capabilities, NEXTGEN TV brings an enhanced live broadcast viewing experience to more than 660,000 households, according to Nielsen media data, in the metro and outlying areas of New Orleans.

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  • NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Future Interactive Applications and Upgradable Technology
    NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV.
  • NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 60% of U.S. television households by the end of 2022.
  • New Orleans viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Names John Manzi Vice President/General Manager in Chico, CA

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced John Manzi has been named Vice President/General Manager of KRCR (ABC), KRVU (MyNet) and KUCO (Univision) in Chico, California.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced John Manzi has been named Vice President/General Manager of KRCR (ABC), KRVU (MyNet) and KUCO (Univision) in Chico, California.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, COO and President of Broadcast said, When we brought John to Sinclair to lead the stations in Wichita, we knew he would be a great addition to the executive team.
  • Previously, Manzi served as President and General Manager of KDOC in Los Angeles, Vice President/General Manager at KRCW in Portland, OR, Local Sales Manager at KWGN in Denver, CO and National Sales Manager at WUPL in New Orleans, LA.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.