Television stations in the United States

Scripps promotes Ross White to VP and GM of KOAA in Colorado Springs, Colorado

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Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Television stations in the United States, Television stations, Television, KOAA-TV, Pueblo County, Colorado, E. W. Scripps Company, Scripps, WMC

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Ross White to the role of vice president and general manager for KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, effective immediately.

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  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has promoted Ross White to the role of vice president and general manager for KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, effective immediately.
  • White has served as director of sales at KOAA since 2016.
  • Prior to joining KOAA, White served as general sales manager at WMC in Memphis, Tennessee.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

TEGNA Honored with 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, Including Six for Excellence in Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
TV and Radio, Communications, Entertainment, Public relations, Investor relations, Tegna Inc., Television stations in the United States, Companies, Television stations, WFAA, Edward R. Murrow Award, KUSA, KSDK, First Coast News, Murrow, KHOU

b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.

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  • b'TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received 86 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards \xe2\x80\x93 more than any other local broadcast television group \xe2\x80\x93 for excellence in broadcast journalism, including the coveted prizes for overall excellence, excellence in innovation, and the new category of excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion.
  • More than a third of TEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s 64 stations were among the winners with four stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KING, WFAA and WUSA \xe2\x80\x93 garnering overall excellence, the highest honor awarded.\nSeven TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KGW, KUSA, KSDK, NEWS CENTER Maine, WFAA and WGRZ \xe2\x80\x93 also won for excellence in innovation, which recognizes \xe2\x80\x9cnews organizations that innovate their product to enhance the quality of journalism and the audience\xe2\x80\x99s understanding of news.\xe2\x80\x9d In addition, six TEGNA stations \xe2\x80\x93 KARE, KGW, KSDK, WFAA, WWL and WXIA \xe2\x80\x93 received the Edward R. Murrow\xe2\x80\x99s newest honor \xe2\x80\x93 excellence in diversity, equity, and inclusion \xe2\x80\x93 which is given for \xe2\x80\x9coutstanding advocacy journalism tackling the topic of diversity, racial injustice and/or inequality.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cTEGNA\xe2\x80\x99s commitment to exceptional journalism has once again been recognized by the prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow awards,\xe2\x80\x9d said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cAs our nation continues to confront acts of racial and social injustice, we are especially proud that our stations are recognized for covering and facilitating important discussions about race and inequality that will help drive systemic change.\xe2\x80\x9d\nOverall, 24 TEGNA stations were honored, with 10 awarded to KARE; nine to KUSA; eight to WFAA; seven to KDSK; six to KING and WXIA; four to KGW, NEWS CENTER Maine and WHAS; three to WBIR, WGRZ, WUSA, WTHR and WWL; two to KHOU, KXTV, WOI and WTC; and one each to First Coast News, KPNX, KTVB, KWES, WTOL and WVEC.\nTEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:\nExcellence in Writing: From Pen to Paper ... From Paper to Pixels; Jim Altman\n'

Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Andrew Alford to President of Broadcasting Division, Effective June 1

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Marketing, Advertising, Entertainment, Communications, Other Entertainment, TV and Radio, General Entertainment, Nexstar Media Group, Television stations in the United States, Media General, Companies, Television

Mr. Alford will begin his new duties on June 1 and report to Tom Carter, Nexstar President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.

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  • Mr. Alford will begin his new duties on June 1 and report to Tom Carter, Nexstar President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer.
  • Alford joined Nexstar in January 2017, following the company\xe2\x80\x99s acquisition of Media General, Inc.
  • Andy\xe2\x80\x99s promotion to the executive management team reflects his outstanding performance and revenue results since he joined Nexstar.
  • Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.

Nexstar Media Inc. to Launch “Rewind TV” on September 1

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Monday, April 26, 2021
Entertainment, Consumer, TV and Radio, Women, Seniors, MEN, Nexstar Media Group, Companies, Television stations in the United States, Television, Tribune Broadcasting, WZDX

b'Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it will launch Rewind TV, a digital subchannel offering a slate of classic television sitcom hits from the 1980s and 1990s, on September 1, 2021.

Key Points: 
  • b'Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it will launch Rewind TV, a digital subchannel offering a slate of classic television sitcom hits from the 1980s and 1990s, on September 1, 2021.
  • At its launch, Rewind TV will reach 40 percent of U.S. television households, or nearly 50 million homes, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago.
  • Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.
  • Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset.

FinditParts Welcomes Ken Ingram as Vice President - Digital Content

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Friday, April 23, 2021
Companies, Cataloging, Cision, KENS, Ingram, Automotive aftermarket, Motor vehicles, Television stations in the United States

b'LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FinditParts is proud to announce the appointment of Ken Ingram as Vice President of Digital Content.

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  • b'LOS ANGELES, April 23, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- FinditParts is proud to announce the appointment of Ken Ingram as Vice President of Digital Content.
  • In this newly created role, Ken will drive all things "digital" as FinditParts works toward its goal of ushering the Commercial Vehicle Aftermarket (CVA) into the age of E-commerce.
  • Ingram will be developing and implementing an overall content and cataloging strategy as he leads the existing content team at FinditParts.\n"Content is a crucial aspect of the FinditParts business model.
  • With Kens\' leadership, FinditParts will be focusing on creating the absolute best catalog and user experience in the industry.

NextGen TV demo shows how journalists can use technology to fight misinformation

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Tuesday, April 20, 2021
Television stations in the United States, Mass media in the United States, Television, E. W. Scripps Company, Scripps, Newsy

"\n"NextGen TV is a terrific opportunity for companies like Scripps to further our mission to inform, engage and entertain our consumers," said Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson.

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  • "\n"NextGen TV is a terrific opportunity for companies like Scripps to further our mission to inform, engage and entertain our consumers," said Scripps President and CEO Adam Symson.
  • As the nation\'s fourth-largest local TV broadcaster, Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of 61 stations in 41 markets.
  • The Scripps Networks reach nearly every American through the national news outlets Court TV and Newsy and popular entertainment brands ION, Bounce, Grit, Laff and Court TV Mystery.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Entravision Communications Corporation Files 10-K for Year Ended December 31, 2020

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Monday, April 12, 2021
Entertainment, Marketing, Advertising, Communications, Mobile Entertainment, Other Entertainment, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Search engine marketing, Broadcasting, Entravision Communications, Univision, Television stations in the United States

Such notices are routinely sent by the NYSE when issuer SEC filings are delayed.

Key Points: 
  • Such notices are routinely sent by the NYSE when issuer SEC filings are delayed.
  • The NYSE informed Entravision that under the NYSE Rules Entravision had six months from April 1, 2021 to file its Form 10-K with the SEC.
  • Entravision has 54 television stations and is the largest affiliate group of the Univision and UniM\xc3\xa1s television networks, and 48 Spanish-language radio stations that feature nationally recognized, award-winning talent.
  • Shares of Entravision Class A Common Stock trade on The New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol: EVC.

WNET Rebrands as The WNET Group: Media Made Possible by All of You

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Garden City, New York, Plainview, New York, WLIW, WNET, Television stations in the United States, Television, Create

For nearly 60 years, The WNET Group has been a preeminent public media producer presenting and distributing content, programming and experiences for lifelong learners locally and nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • For nearly 60 years, The WNET Group has been a preeminent public media producer presenting and distributing content, programming and experiences for lifelong learners locally and nationwide.
  • Recently, the organization has created and acquired several new media assets, including WLIW-FM and NJ Spotlight News.
  • Through its legacy broadcast channels, new broadcast endeavors, websites, social media platforms, apps and events, the institution serves diverse audiences and communities nationwide.
  • "The WNET Group will build on that foundation while acknowledging that it is our public that makes all we do possible."

Scripps appoints Evan Pappas VP and GM of WFTX in Ft. Myers, Florida

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Tuesday, March 23, 2021
Television stations in the United States, Television stations, Television, Cape Coral, Florida, WFTX-TV, E. W. Scripps Company, KOAA-TV, Scripps

Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedEvan Pappas to the role of vice president and general manager for WFTX, Scripps' Fox affiliate in Ft. Myers, Florida, effective April 12.

Key Points: 
  • Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has appointedEvan Pappas to the role of vice president and general manager for WFTX, Scripps' Fox affiliate in Ft. Myers, Florida, effective April 12.
  • Pappas has served as vice president and general manager of KOAA, Scripps' NBC affiliate in Colorado Springs, Colorado, since 2011.
  • "I look forward to continuing to live out Scripps' mission of quality journalism and community and client service with WFTX.
  • Scripps runs an award-winning investigative reporting newsroom in Washington, D.C., and is the longtime steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee.

Dr. Bryant Marks, Widely Acclaimed Diversity Trainer, Hosts Implicit Bias Special On E.W. Scripps TV Stations Across The Country Next Week "Hidden Bias of Good People"

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Friday, March 5, 2021
Scripps, Television stations in the United States, Television stations, Disney Media Networks, Television, Shop at Home Network

E.W.

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  • E.W.
  • Scripps Company, owner of 61 television stations in 41 markets across the country.
  • Dr. Marks, one of the nation's leading implicit bias trainers, will host an hour-long special airing next week on E.W.
  • Scripps Company TV stations in 41 markets across the country.