Chris Ripley

Sinclair Broadcast Group Named to Fortune 500 List

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Wednesday, June 2, 2021
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is thrilled to announce that the company has been named to the prestigious Fortune 500 for the first time, ranking 465 on the list.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) is thrilled to announce that the company has been named to the prestigious Fortune 500 for the first time, ranking 465 on the list.
  • Sinclairs place on the Fortune 500 follows years of tremendous growth and monumental achievements for the company.
  • The rebrand highlights the transformative ways in which Sinclair Broadcast Group has reimagined the world of live sports broadcasting.
  • This has been a time of incredible growth for Sinclair, and we couldnt be more pleased to be named on Fortunes coveted 500 list, said Chris Ripley, CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Honored with Nine Cynopsis Sports Media Awards

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that Bally Sports, Tennis Channel, and its High School Sports Division collectively, brought home nine Cynopsis Sports Media Awards, including \xe2\x80\x9cRSN of the Year.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cSports broadcasting is at the core of Sinclair, and we are honored to have received these exceptional recognitions,\xe2\x80\x9d said Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair.

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  • b'Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced that Bally Sports, Tennis Channel, and its High School Sports Division collectively, brought home nine Cynopsis Sports Media Awards, including \xe2\x80\x9cRSN of the Year.\xe2\x80\x9d\n\xe2\x80\x9cSports broadcasting is at the core of Sinclair, and we are honored to have received these exceptional recognitions,\xe2\x80\x9d said Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair.
  • \xe2\x80\x9cThey are a testament to our commitment in providing local and national audiences the best in sports content, even in the most challenging of times.
  • We want to thank the entire Sinclair sports family.
  • Winners and additional information for the Cynopsis Sports Media Awards can be found here .\nSinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Announces Jeffrey Lewis Hiring as Chief Compliance Officer

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Tuesday, January 26, 2021
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BALTIMORE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair") today announced that Jeffrey Lewis has been hired as the company's Chief Compliance Officer.

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  • BALTIMORE, Jan. 26, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair") today announced that Jeffrey Lewis has been hired as the company's Chief Compliance Officer.
  • Reporting directly to Sinclair President and Chief Executive Officer Chris Ripley, Lewis will also be responsible for leading strategic guidance on the implementation of compliance with regulatory agency requirements.
  • "With rapid digitization, globalization and shifts in regulations, compliance is more important now than it has ever been," said Lewis.
  • Previously, Lewis held roles as Senior Vice President-Compliance and Chief Accessibility Officer of AT&T and General Counsel & Chief Compliance Officer for Pinnacle Propane, LLC.

Sinclair Broadcast Group's Lucy Rutishauser Named One Of The Baltimore Sun's 2020 Women To Watch

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Thursday, October 29, 2020
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BALTIMORE, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that Lucy Rutishauser, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., has been named one of The Baltimore Sun's 2020 Women to Watch.

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  • BALTIMORE, Oct. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that Lucy Rutishauser, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer at Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc., has been named one of The Baltimore Sun's 2020 Women to Watch.
  • The Baltimore Sun's annual Women to Watch awards celebrate the most intriguing women in business, health, science, education, the arts, government, nonprofits, and other sectors in the Baltimore region.
  • "We are thrilled that The Baltimore Sun has recognized Lucy as a trailblazer not only in our entire industry, but locally here in the Baltimore region as a corporate leader," said Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair Broadcast Group.
  • Rutishauser was named Cynopsis' Top Women in Media for 2020, Radio & TV Business Report's Best Finance Leaders for 2019, as well as being included in Variety Magazine's Dealmaker Elite list.

Sinclair Names J.R. McCabe Chief Business Officer of D2C/ Gamification

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Tuesday, September 22, 2020
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HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it has hired J.R. McCabe in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer of D2C/ Gamification.

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  • HUNT VALLEY, Md., Sept. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) today announced that it has hired J.R. McCabe in the newly-created role of Chief Business Officer of D2C/ Gamification.
  • In this capacity, Mr. McCabe will help oversee and build the company's efforts around gamification, utilizing his extensive experience in creating and launching media assets that unlock new revenue streams and maximize consumer engagement.
  • "Throughout his career, J.R. has excelled at staying ahead of consumer trends, bringing together highly-skilled innovators to create new, engaging digital and live experiences," said Sinclair President and CEO Chris Ripley.
  • Mr. McCabe brings over 25 years of experience, having held roles in content creation, sales and marketing, product development, and leadership across the media industry.

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.