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Sinclair Broadcast Group's "The National Desk" To Premiere Monday, January 18

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Friday, January 15, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair") is excited to announce that its original news program, "The National Desk," will premiere this Monday, January 18.

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  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair") is excited to announce that its original news program, "The National Desk," will premiere this Monday, January 18.
  • The National Desk will be hosted by award-winning anchor Jan Jeffcoat, who will provide audiences with commentary-free news coverage from both a local and national perspective.
  • The goal of The National Desk is to leverage these assets into a single news program for a national audience.
  • "Stories that will be national news tomorrow are emanating from smaller local communities today," said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of News at Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Sinclair Names Billy Robbins Vice President And General Manager Of WBFF In Baltimore, Maryland

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in Baltimore, Maryland.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in Baltimore, Maryland.
  • Mr. Robbins will also oversee Sinclair's provision of services to WNUV (CW affiliate) and report into Bill Fanshawe, Senior Vice President and Group Manager.
  • "Sinclair hired Billy Robbins 17 years ago and over the course of his time with our organization he has led our Baltimore sales and operations teams in a variety of vital capacities including General Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Station Manager and now Vice President and General Manager," said Weisbord.
  • "I am excited and honored to be given the opportunity to lead Sinclair Broadcast Group's Flagship Station," said Mr. Robbins.

Sinclair Announces Promotions

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Tuesday, December 29, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following promotions.

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  • BALTIMORE, Dec. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following promotions.
  • Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms.
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .
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Sinclair Announces Scott Shapiro As Chief Strategy Officer Of Sports

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Tuesday, July 21, 2020
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BALTIMORE, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Scott Shapiro has assumed the newly-created role of Chief Strategy Officer/Sports in addition to his current role of Chief Development Officer.

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  • BALTIMORE, July 21, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Scott Shapiro has assumed the newly-created role of Chief Strategy Officer/Sports in addition to his current role of Chief Development Officer.
  • He will continue to report into Chris Ripley, President & CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group.
  • Mr. Shapiro has served as Senior Vice President/Chief Development Officer since the beginning of 2020.
  • Mr. Shapiro represents Sinclair as a board member for Marquee Sports Network, YES Network, ZypMedia, Stadium and ScoreStream and is Sinclair's LPAC Member for Progress Ventures Fund 4.

Sinclair Broadcast Group to Launch Headline News Service, Announces 25 New Positions to be Filled

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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will be launching a headline news service scheduled to premiere in early 2021.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., June 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it will be launching a headline news service scheduled to premiere in early 2021.
  • The headline news service will primarily focus on and elevate commentary-free content provided by Sinclair's extensive network of local broadcast stations, and will also offer original content produced specifically for the program.
  • Now Sinclair is taking this novel approach to a broader audience that includes broadcast television.
  • As part of this effort, the company also announced it will be hiring 25 new positions to staff this new initiative.

Sinclair Announces Corporate Executive Promotions

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Tuesday, February 18, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following corporate executive promotions.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 18, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following corporate executive promotions.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair.
  • They epitomize our Company's values of 'Love what you do, Live what you do, and Embrace what you do.'
  • Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news.

Sinclair Announces Corporate Promotions

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Monday, February 17, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following corporate promotions.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Feb. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced the following corporate promotions.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair.
  • Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news.
  • The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net .

Sinclair Names Rob Weisbord President of Local News & Marketing Services Division

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Monday, November 18, 2019
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BALTIMORE, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced that Rob Weisbord has been named President of its Local News & Marketing Services division effective January 1, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, Nov. 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), a diversified media company and a leader in local news and sports, announced that Rob Weisbord has been named President of its Local News & Marketing Services division effective January 1, 2020.
  • The announcement was made by Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair.
  • "Steve Marks has been with Sinclair since 1986 and has been our Chief Operating Officer since 2003," commented Mr.
  • In addition, Mr. Weisbord will continue to oversee all revenue initiatives for Tennis Channel and the Sports division (RSNs).

Sinclair Broadcast News Affiliates Honored With Six National Headliner Awards

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Wednesday, April 24, 2019
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BALTIMORE, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce two of its affiliate stations won a total of six National Headliner Awards for outstanding journalism across broadcast and cable television stations.

Key Points: 
  • BALTIMORE, April 24, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) is pleased to announce two of its affiliate stations won a total of six National Headliner Awards for outstanding journalism across broadcast and cable television stations.
  • WBFF Fox 45 inBaltimore took home five awards, with three first place awards for Consumer Reporting, Public Service, and Feature, Sports or Human Interest categories.
  • This recognition from the broadcast industry reinforces Sinclair's standing as one of the most awarded news organizations in the country.
  • Founded in 1934 by the Press Club of Atlantic City, the National Headliner Awards program is one of the oldest and largest annual contests recognizing journalistic merit in the communications industry.

Sinclair Reports Third Quarter 2018 Financial Results

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Wednesday, November 7, 2018
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BALTIMORE, Nov.7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), the "Company" or "Sinclair," today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.

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  • BALTIMORE, Nov.7, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), the "Company" or "Sinclair," today reported financial results for the three and nine months ended September 30, 2018.
  • Nine Months Ended September 30, 2018 Financial Results:
    Total revenues increased 12.4% to $2,161.8 million versus $1,923.7 million in the prior year period.
  • Political revenues were $70 million in the third quarter versus $7 million in the third quarter of 2017, a non-election year.
  • The senior management of Sinclair will hold a conference call to discuss its third quarter 2018 results on Wednesday, November7, 2018, at 9:00 a.m.