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GRAY TELEVISION EXPANDS NATIONAL INVESTIGATIVE UNIT

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today a significant expansion of its National Investigative Team called InvestigateTV.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today a significant expansion of its National Investigative Team called InvestigateTV.
  • The expansion of our National Investigative Unit reinforces our commitment to strong investigative journalism.
  • The National Investigative Team/InvestigateTV produces stories for Grays 113 television stations and the InvestigateTV OTT App on Roku, Amazon Fire, and Apple TV.
  • Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.

GRAY TELEVISION CLOSES ON ACQUISITION OF MEREDITH CORPORATION’S LOCAL MEDIA GROUP

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Wednesday, December 1, 2021
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ATLANTA, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta, Georgia Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today closed on its previously announced acquisition of Meredith Corporations Local Media Group (Meredith) and its 17 television stations in 12 local markets for $16.99 per share in cash, or $2.8 billion in total enterprise value.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atlanta, Georgia Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today closed on its previously announced acquisition of Meredith Corporations Local Media Group (Meredith) and its 17 television stations in 12 local markets for $16.99 per share in cash, or $2.8 billion in total enterprise value.
  • Grays portfolio of television stations now serve 113 local markets reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households.
  • In addition, with a new, larger portfolio including 79 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, Gray retains its position as the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
  • Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.

Gray Names Jennifer Rieffer to Lead WXIX in Cincinnati

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Tuesday, November 23, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named Jennifer Rieffer as the new General Manager of WXIX (FOX) in Cincinnati, Ohio (DMA 35).

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 23, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named Jennifer Rieffer as the new General Manager of WXIX (FOX) in Cincinnati, Ohio (DMA 35).
  • Jennifer is a 26-year veteran of thetelevisionindustry, having started her career in Lexington, Kentucky, at the local FOX affiliate WDKY in 1995.
  • Jennifer will succeed Debbie Bush, who Gray has named as the new General Manager of KPHO (CBS) and KTVK (3TV) in Phoenix, Arizona (DMA 12).
  • Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.

Gray Names New General Managers

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Tuesday, November 16, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named several new General Managers across its television station portfolio.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 16, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) today named several new General Managers across its television station portfolio.
  • Since 2018, Matt has served as General Manager of WSAZ (NBC) and WQCW (CW) in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, which he originally joined as general sales manager in 2013.
  • Earlier this year, Jim became the General Manager of WEEK (NBC/ABC) in Peoria, Illinois, following an 11-year tenure as the General Manager of KWWL (ABC) in Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
  • In Charlottesville, Virginia (DMA 178), Laura Serbon will become the General Manager/General Sales Manager of WVIR (NBC), where she currently holds the position as general sales manager.

Gray Television Announces New General Managers for Certain Meredith Markets

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Monday, November 15, 2021
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Grays senior leadership appreciates the loyal service that these stations current General Managers have provided to these Meredith television stations and their local communities.

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  • Grays senior leadership appreciates the loyal service that these stations current General Managers have provided to these Meredith television stations and their local communities.
  • Nevertheless, after careful consideration and extensive analysis over the past several months, Gray concluded that immediate changes in certain Meredith markets would facilitate the prompt integration of these stations into the Gray portfolio of leading local television stations and local digital platforms.
  • Prior to that, she was the General Manager of (then-Raycom, now Gray) television stations KOLD in Tucson, Arizona, and WFIE in Evansville, Indiana.
  • 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.

Family Entertainment Holdings Receives Growth Investment From Seaport Capital and Gray Television

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Tuesday, November 9, 2021
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FEH is a diversified, family-oriented entertainment holding company that seeks to develop successful live event formats and other entertainment intellectual property.

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  • FEH is a diversified, family-oriented entertainment holding company that seeks to develop successful live event formats and other entertainment intellectual property.
  • Local engagement is the foundation of Gray Television and nothing engages better than affordable family entertainment.
  • Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is the third investment made by Seaport Capital Partners Fund VI, Seaports 2020 vintage buyout fund.
  • Family Entertainment Holdings, LLC is a diversified, family-oriented entertainment holding company that seeks to develop successful live event formats and other entertainment intellectual property.

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.

Greg McAlister Named General Manager of KCBD/KLCW in Lubbock

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Friday, November 5, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced that it has hired Greg McAlister as General Manager of KCBD (NBC) and KLCW (CW) in Lubbock, Texas.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced that it has hired Greg McAlister as General Manager of KCBD (NBC) and KLCW (CW) in Lubbock, Texas.
  • Greg started his career in broadcasting as a teenager working in the family business at the ABC affiliate in Lubbock, TX, where he experienced many areas of the operation before advancing to General Manager at the age of 24.
  • A third-generation broadcaster, he has served almost three decades in various television station leadership positions in Lubbock, Corpus Christi and Victoria, Texas.
  • A graduate of Texas Tech University, Greg has served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and The Texas Tech Mass Communications Advisory Council.

GRAY ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND OF $0.08 PER SHARE

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Thursday, November 4, 2021
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ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of its common stock and Class A common stock.

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  • ATLANTA, Nov. 04, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share of its common stock and Class A common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on December 31, 2021, to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 15, 2021.
  • This press release contains certain forward looking statements that are based largely on Grays current expectations and reflect various estimates and assumptions by Gray.
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