Tegna Inc.

TEGNA Debuts Twist Entertainment Network

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Monday, April 5, 2021
TV and Radio, Entertainment, Women, Consumer, Tegna Inc., Television, Broadcasting, Quest, Multicast, Mass media, True Crime Network

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the debut of Twist, its women-oriented multicast channel featuring lifestyle and reality programming.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the debut of Twist, its women-oriented multicast channel featuring lifestyle and reality programming.
  • With todays launch of Twist, reality TV just got much more exciting for over-the-air viewers, said Brian Weiss, president and general manager of TEGNAs entertainment networks.
  • Twist programming includes major unscripted TV hits including Dance Moms, Tabatha Takes Over, Flipping Out, Clean House and more.
  • TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest.

TEGNA Announces an Increase to Quarterly Dividend of Approximately 36%

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Monday, March 29, 2021
Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Communications, Dividend, Shareholders, Tegna Inc., Tegna, Companies

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of ten cents per share on an annual basis, approximately 36 percent above the prior dividend.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that its Board of Directors has approved a dividend increase of ten cents per share on an annual basis, approximately 36 percent above the prior dividend.
  • Lougee added, The strength of our business, improved durability of our cash flows, and continued commitment to prudent expense management drove the decision to increase our quarterly dividend, which will result in a significant increase from our previous dividend payment.
  • Lougee continued, We are also reiterating the first quarter and full year 2021 guidance we provided on March 1, 2021.
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.

TEGNA Promotes Kristie Gonzales to Vice President, Media Operations, Overseeing KYTX in Tyler, TX While Continuing to Lead KVUE as President and General Manager

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, Other Communications, Tegna Inc., Companies, Television stations, Television, KVUE, KYTX, Austin, Texas, Gonzales, Texas, Vue, Tyler, Texas

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that it has promoted Kristie Gonzales to vice president, media operations.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that it has promoted Kristie Gonzales to vice president, media operations.
  • In addition to her current role as president and general manager of KVUE in Austin, Gonzales will now also oversee KYTX in Tyler, Texas, and help set the vision for recruiting across TEGNAs 11 Texas markets.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20210323005740/en/
    Gonzales joined KVUE, TEGNAs ABC affiliate in Austin and one of the top television stations in Central Texas, in 2016 as president and general manager.
  • Kristie is a proven business and community leader dedicated to developing high-quality content across platforms and serving the greater Central Texas community, said Brad Ramsey, senior vice president of media operations, TEGNA.

Standard General Issues Letter to the TEGNA Board

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Thursday, March 18, 2021
Tegna Inc., Standard General, Tegna, Companies

NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard General L.P., the largest active shareholder of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), issued the following letter to the TEGNA Board calling for a full investigation into the racially insensitive incident involving TEGNA CEO Dave Lougee.

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  • NEW YORK, March 18, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Standard General L.P., the largest active shareholder of TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA), issued the following letter to the TEGNA Board calling for a full investigation into the racially insensitive incident involving TEGNA CEO Dave Lougee.
  • Dear TEGNA Board of Directors,
    We are writing to reiterate Standard General's call for a full investigation into the racially insensitive incident involving Adonis Hoffman and TEGNA CEO Dave Lougee.
  • This letter follows our previous letter on March 9 when we asked the Board to conduct a full investigation.
  • STANDARD GENERAL STRONGLY ADVISES ALL STOCKHOLDERS OF TEGNA TO READ THE PROXY STATEMENT AND OTHER PROXY MATERIALS FILED BY STANDARD GENERAL WITH THE SEC BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.

A. H. Belo Corporation Announces Schedule for Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Financial Results Release and Conference Call

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Monday, March 1, 2021
Tegna Inc., Companies, A. H. Belo, Belo, Dallas, New York Stock Exchange

DALLAS, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) said today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March9, 2021.

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  • DALLAS, March 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- A. H. Belo Corporation (NYSE: AHC) said today that it will release fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, March9, 2021.
  • A conference call will be held on Tuesday, March9, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. CST.
  • The conference call will be simultaneously webcast on A. H. Belo Corporations website at www.ahbelo.com/invest .
  • A. H. Belo Corporation is the leading local news and information publishing company in Texas.

TEGNA Announces Twist, a New Multicast Entertainment Network for Women

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Technology, Women, Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, Online, Communications, TV and Radio, Internet, Consumer, Television, Broadcasting, Mass media, True Crime Network, Quest, Tegna Inc., Multicast

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it is launching a third multicast network, Twist, a women-oriented channel featuring lifestyle and reality programming.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it is launching a third multicast network, Twist, a women-oriented channel featuring lifestyle and reality programming.
  • The launch of Twist will enhance TEGNAs leadership among non-fiction multicast networks, delivering the kinds of free content that over-the-air viewers crave.
  • The launch of Twist follows TEGNAs success with multicast channels True Crime Network and Quest, and capitalizes on a growing over-the-air (OTA) audience by offering quality reality programming for women who are currently underserved through multicast channels.
  • TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network and Quest.

Kristen Berset-Harris of Great Day Washington to Host STEM for Her Virtual Benefit

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Monday, February 22, 2021
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FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --STEM for Her announced today that Kristen Berset-Harris, TV Host of Great Day Washington will host the STEM for Her Virtual Trivia Benefit, Thursday, February 25 at 7 PM.

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  • FALLS CHURCH, Va., Feb. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --STEM for Her announced today that Kristen Berset-Harris, TV Host of Great Day Washington will host the STEM for Her Virtual Trivia Benefit, Thursday, February 25 at 7 PM.
  • Currently host of Great Day Washington, Ms. Berset-Harris previously spent 6 years as a WUSA9 Sports Anchor.
  • In June 2017, she was honored with the Ted Yates Award, given to News Professionals who exhibit bravery on and off the job.
  • "Kristen is known for breaking through barriers, and we couldn't be more excited to have her lead us through the festivities," said Lisa Mayr, Chair of STEM for Her.

TEGNA Announces Quarterly Dividend

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Wednesday, February 17, 2021
TV and Radio, Professional services, Other Communications, Public relations, Investor relations, Marketing, General Entertainment, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Social media, Finance, Tegna Inc., Tegna, Dividend, Companies

TEGNA Inc.s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors today declared a dividend of seven cents per share, payable on April 1, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2021.

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  • TEGNA Inc.s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors today declared a dividend of seven cents per share, payable on April 1, 2021 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 5, 2021.
  • Our sustained operational excellence has resulted in a record 2020 in the face of a challenging external market environment, said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.
  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities.
  • Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions.

Gannett Schedules Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Results

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
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Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett, the Company) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on Thursday, February 25, 2021, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.

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  • Gannett Co., Inc. (Gannett, the Company) (NYSE: GCI) announced today that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2020 financial results on Thursday, February 25, 2021, prior to the opening of the New York Stock Exchange.
  • Management will host a conference call on Thursday, February 25, 2021 at 8:30 A.M. Eastern Time.
  • A copy of the earnings release will be posted to the Investor Relations section of Gannetts website, investors.gannett.com.
  • The conference call may be accessed by dialing 1-855-319-1124 (from within the U.S.) or 1-703-563-6359 (from outside of the U.S.) ten minutes prior to the scheduled start of the call; please reference Gannett Fourth Quarter and Full Year 2020 Earnings Call or access code 6922159.

Sony Field Tests Show ATSC 3.0 TV Broadcasting To Vehicles Is Ideal For Solid Reception In Difficult "On The Move" Conditions

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Thursday, February 11, 2021
Television, KTVW-DT, Telemundo Station Group, KFPH-DT, KTAZ, KASW, KPNX, Univision, Tegna Inc., UniMás, Telemundo

Four different routes in Arizona and two in California allowed engineers to test different signal-to-noise power levels and highway speeds above and below 55 mph.

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  • Four different routes in Arizona and two in California allowed engineers to test different signal-to-noise power levels and highway speeds above and below 55 mph.
  • The brilliance of Sony's design is the reduction of this capability to a small chip and using it to enable efficient NEXTGEN TV mobile reception."
  • Sony Electronics creates products that innovate and inspire generations, such as the award-winning Alpha Interchangeable Lens Cameras and revolutionary high-resolution audio products.
  • Scripps' KASW-TV (CW); Telemundo Station Group's KTAZ (Telemundo), TEGNA's KPNX (NBC), and Univision's KFPH-CD (UniMas) and KTVW (Univision).