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Atlanta Dream and Gray Television Announce Broadcast Partnership

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season. All Dream non-national exclusive games will air locally on Peachtree TV (WPCH) and Peachtree Sports Network, giving more fans across the Southeast the opportunity to experience Dream games from their homes than ever before. The 2024 WNBA season spans May – September, and the Dream will tip off this season against the Los Angeles Sparks in LA on May 15.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The WNBA’s Atlanta Dream has forged a partnership with Gray Television (NYSE:GTN) to broadcast its games during the 2024 season.
  • Through the Gray partnership, Dream games will be available across the Atlanta market on Peachtree TV’s free over-the-air broadcasts along with its carriage on all major cable and satellite pay-tv systems including Xfinity, Spectrum, DirecTV, and DISH Network.
  • “We are thrilled to partner with Gray Television to get the Atlanta Dream into even more households across our state and the Southeast region,” said Dream President and Chief Operating Officer Morgan Shaw Parker.
  • Based in Atlanta, Gray Television has made heavy sports investment in its home city, broadcasting Atlanta Hawks and College Park Skyhawks games, as well as high school football, the Atlanta Hustle, Atlanta Gladiators, Savannah Ghost Pirates and Georgia Swarm.

Atlanta Hawks Partner with Gray’s Peachtree TV and WANF to Broadcast 10 Games Free, Over the Air

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Saturday, December 30, 2023

ATLANTA, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After almost 30 years away, the Atlanta Hawks are returning home to Peachtree TV (WPCH) in Atlanta.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- After almost 30 years away, the Atlanta Hawks are returning home to Peachtree TV (WPCH) in Atlanta.
  • In lieu of that game, Peachtree TV will broadcast the match up versus New Orleans on March 10th.
  • "We are thankful to Peachtree TV and Gray TV for making this a reality and look forward to returning the Hawks to our historic local partner for our Friday games."
  • On-air talent from Peachtree TV and WANF (Atlanta News First), including Sports Director Baillie Burmaster, will also be featured on telecasts.

Peachtree Sports Network Launches Statewide on Gray Television Stations

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Monday, September 25, 2023

ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peachtree Sports Network, Gray Television’s newest sports broadcast channel, will launch Sunday, October 1st on WPCH 17.2.

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  • ATLANTA, Sept. 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Peachtree Sports Network, Gray Television’s newest sports broadcast channel, will launch Sunday, October 1st on WPCH 17.2.
  • “Peachtree Sports Network gives us the opportunity to bring all sports together on one television platform,” Score Atlanta President I.J.
  • Gray is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.
  • Its television stations serve 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

The CW Network and Gray Television Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

The CW Network (The CW) today announced that it has expanded and extended its network affiliation agreement with Gray Television, Inc. (Gray).

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  • The CW Network (The CW) today announced that it has expanded and extended its network affiliation agreement with Gray Television, Inc. (Gray).
  • In addition, beginning September 2, Gray will launch The CW on PeachtreeTV (WPCH-TV) in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • “Gray Television has been a great partner of The CW from the beginning,” said Dennis Miller, President of The CW Network.
  • Atlanta is an important market for the CW, especially with ACC football and basketball debuting this Fall and NASCAR’s Xfinity Series racing coming in 2025.”

Frazier & Deeter Announces Tax Dispute Resolution Services

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Thursday, July 20, 2023

ATLANTA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting & advisory firm, is pleased to announce its Tax Dispute Resolution service line, which allows the firm to offer strategic counsel and expert guidance to clients navigating tax controversies.

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  • ATLANTA, July 20, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Frazier & Deeter (FD), a Top 50 accounting & advisory firm, is pleased to announce its Tax Dispute Resolution service line, which allows the firm to offer strategic counsel and expert guidance to clients navigating tax controversies.
  • FD's Tax Dispute Resolution is led by James Robertson, Tax Compliance & Controversy Specialist.
  • With over a decade of experience, his expertise includes complex tax issues, tax reduction strategies and tax issue resolution.
  • "We are excited to officially expand our service offering to include tax dispute resolution," stated Partner Jeremy Sperring, FD's Head of Tax.

Renowned Broadcaster Monica Pearson Joins The Atlanta Journal-Constitution to Launch "The Monica Pearson Show"

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Monday, June 12, 2023

ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal- Constitution announced today that legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson will join the AJC as the host of a new weekly video program and podcast, The Monica Pearson Show, and as an AJC contributor.

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  • ATLANTA, June 12, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Journal- Constitution announced today that legendary Atlanta broadcaster Monica Pearson will join the AJC as the host of a new weekly video program and podcast, The Monica Pearson Show, and as an AJC contributor.
  • Pearson will also write a regular lifestyle newsletter and column for both AJC.com and the newspaper, in addition to hosting AJC Live events.
  • Currently, she hosts Monica Pearson One on One on PeachtreeTV.
  • She will bring her talent and experience to the AJC during a time of investment and innovation.

Blanca Esparza Pap and Micheal Smith Become Gray’s Newest Corporate Officers

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Thursday, March 30, 2023

ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it has appointed Blanca Esparza Pap and Micheal Smith as Assistant Vice Presidents of Gray Media Group, Inc., effective April 1, 2023.

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  • ATLANTA, March 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it has appointed Blanca Esparza Pap and Micheal Smith as Assistant Vice Presidents of Gray Media Group, Inc., effective April 1, 2023.
  • Blanca Esparza Pap has served as the Station Manager for Arizona’s Family 3TV (KTVK) and CBS5 (KPHO) in Phoenix, Arizona, since 2019.
  • In early 2022, Gray promoted Micheal Smith to serve as the first Station Manager for Gray’s independent station PeachtreeTV (WPCH) in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • Micheal Smith has been in the broadcast arena for more than 25 years in both radio and television at the local and national levels.

Gray Announces Promotion of Micheal Smith to Station Manager of PeachtreeTV in Atlanta

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022

ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Micheal Smith to serve in the newly created position of Station Manager for Grays independent station PeachtreeTV (WPCH-TV) in Atlanta, Georgia.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today the promotion of Micheal Smith to serve in the newly created position of Station Manager for Grays independent station PeachtreeTV (WPCH-TV) in Atlanta, Georgia.
  • For the past several years, he has served as the marketing manager for both WGCL CBS 46 and PeachtreeTV.
  • Micheal Smith has been in the broadcast arena for more than 25 years in both radio and television at the local and national levels.
  • Micheal is the right person at the right time to take Peachtree TV to the next level for our viewers.

GRAY EXPANDS ITS ATLANTA MEDIA INVESTMENTS WITH PURCHASE OF TELEMUNDO ATLANTA

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Monday, February 7, 2022

The purchase also includes sister company, Surge Digital Media, a full-service, boutique digital agency that excels at multi-cultural, multi-lingual marketing and video production.

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  • The purchase also includes sister company, Surge Digital Media, a full-service, boutique digital agency that excels at multi-cultural, multi-lingual marketing and video production.
  • Gray entered the Atlanta media market just a few weeks ago with its acquisition of CBS46 and PeachtreeTV as part of its Meredith Corporation transaction.
  • Grays Chairman and CEO Hilton Howell remarked, We are very excited to add Telemundo Atlanta and Surge Digital to our growing local presence in our hometown.
  • Today, Telemundo Atlanta provides the most local news in Spanish in the Atlanta DMA with daily 5:30pm, 6pm and 11pm live newscasts.

Legendary News Anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson Joins Gray Television’s CBS46 and Peachtree TV

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Wednesday, December 8, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 08, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Legendary Atlanta news anchor and journalist Monica Kaufman Pearson has signed a two-year deal to host two programs at CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV, now owned by Atlanta-based Gray Television.
  • Monica Kaufman Pearson isnt just an Atlanta treasure, shes a legend in journalism across the country.
  • Were very excited to welcome Monica into the CBS46 and Peachtree TV family and cant wait to get started in February!
  • Gray Television completed its acquisition of CBS46 and Peachtree TV along with 15 other Meredith stations on December 1.