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TEGNA and NBC Renew Affiliation Agreement

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Wednesday, January 3, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and NBC today announced a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for 20 TEGNA markets nationwide, including 10 of the top 25 markets for NBC.
  • The 20 markets renewed cover more than 21 million households, nearly 17 percent of U.S. TV households.
  • TEGNA is the largest independent owner of NBC affiliates.
  • “As the largest NBC affiliate group among independent station groups, we are proud of our longstanding partnership that enables us to serve local communities,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA.

TEGNA Stations Honored with 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards

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Wednesday, June 1, 2022

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced its stations received a record 96 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards more than any other local broadcast television group and the most in its history.
  • KARE in Minneapolis received 11 individual awards, the most given this year, and the most in its history.
  • Seven stations KARE, KING, KSDK, KUSA, KWES, WFAA and WGRZ garnered the overall excellence honor, the highest achievement awarded.
  • TEGNA Regional Edward R. Murrow Award Winners this year are as follows:

TEGNA Names Jessica Hagan President and General Manager at KTVB in Boise and KTFT in Twin Falls

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Wednesday, October 28, 2020

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced Jessica Hagan has been appointed president and general manager of KTVB and KTFT, TEGNAs NBC affiliates in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho, respectively, effective November 16, 2020.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced Jessica Hagan has been appointed president and general manager of KTVB and KTFT, TEGNAs NBC affiliates in Boise and Twin Falls, Idaho, respectively, effective November 16, 2020.
  • In this role, she oversees a team of 35 and is responsible for the development and execution of revenue and sales strategy.
  • Jessica is an energetic and thoughtful leader with a deep understanding of the media business, said Lynn Beall, executive vice president and COO for media operations, TEGNA.
  • Her collaborative approach, results-driven focus and experience building community partnerships will be a great addition to the exceptional KTVB team and the Boise community.

Richard Dyer Promoted to TEGNA Senior Vice President and Kate Morris Named President and General Manager at KPNX

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Tuesday, September 15, 2020

Additionally, Kate Morris has been named president and general manager at KPNX, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, effective September 28.

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  • Additionally, Kate Morris has been named president and general manager at KPNX, the NBC affiliate in Phoenix, Arizona, effective September 28.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20200915006128/en/
    TEGNA's Richard Dyer promoted to Senior Vice President.
  • Kate Morris is joining KPNX from KTVB, the NBC affiliate in Boise, Idaho, where she served as president and general manager responsible for leading Idahos #1 news organization.
  • Morris was named president and general manager in 2018 after previously serving seven years as executive news director.