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Sinclair Names Jim Doty Vice President and General Manager of WCYB and WEMT, Tri-Cities

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Tuesday, February 27, 2024

Sinclair today announced that Jim Doty has been named VP/GM of WCYB (NBC/CW) and WEMT (FOX) in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.

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  • Sinclair today announced that Jim Doty has been named VP/GM of WCYB (NBC/CW) and WEMT (FOX) in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia.
  • Prior to 23ABC, he was the General Manager at WJAC-TV, Sinclair’s station in Johnstown, PA.
  • In making the announcement, Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s Chief Operating Officer and President of Local Media said, “We are thrilled Jim is returning to Sinclair to oversee the stations in the Tri-Cities.
  • Doty also served President of the Board for the Historic FOX Theater Foundation in Bakersfield.

TEGNA Names Rick Rogala President and General Manager at WBNS in Columbus

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.
  • He will also have oversight for Sports Radio The Fan 97.1, ESPN 1460 Columbus and ONN Radio (Ohio News Network).
  • We are thrilled to welcome him to the storied brand of WBNS in Columbus.”
    “I am excited and honored to assume the role of president and general manager at WBNS-TV, a station with a rich legacy of serving the Columbus community,” added Rogala.
  • Earlier in his career, Rogala was general manager at television stations in six markets, including Tampa, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, and Little Rock.

René LaSpina Named VP/General Manager Of WSMV News 4 In Nashville

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Monday, January 7, 2019

NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announced today that it has named Ren LaSpina Vice President and General Manager of WSMV News 4, its NBC affiliate in Nashville, TN, effective immediately.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announced today that it has named Ren LaSpina Vice President and General Manager of WSMV News 4, its NBC affiliate in Nashville, TN, effective immediately.
  • "Ren has an impressive track record of increasing station revenue, as well as success driving share and ratings growth," said Meredith Local Media Group President Patrick McCreery.
  • Prior to joining Meredith, LaSpina served as General Manager and President of WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, NY.
  • She also held General Manager positions at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, MN; WPTY/WLMT/WJKT-TV in Memphis, TN; WTEN-TV in Albany, NY; and WNEP-TV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA.
    "WSMV has a rich history in Nashville," said LaSpina.