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Sinclair Broadcast Group Names Diana Wilkin Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/WTVX/WTCN in West Palm Beach

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Monday, January 22, 2024
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Sinclair today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.

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  • Sinclair today announced Diana Wilkin has been named Vice President/General Manager of WPEC/CBS, WTVX/CW and WTCN/MY in West Palm Beach, Florida.
  • Wilkin was previously the VP/GM of KOKH/FOX and KOCB, Sinclair’s television stations in Oklahoma City.
  • Throughout her career, she has also served as Vice President/General Manager in several markets, including WPEC/West Palm, WAWS/WTEV/Jacksonville, KGPE/Fresno, KSAS/Wichita, and WSFX/Wilmington.
  • She holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Finance from the University of Southern California where she graduated Magna Cum Laude.

NRG Energy and City of Pittsburgh Extend Collaboration with Wind Power

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Monday, October 30, 2023
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NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is pleased to announce the renewed collaboration between its brand Direct Energy and the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC), led by the City of Pittsburgh and its partner organizations.

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  • NRG Energy Inc. (NYSE:NRG) is pleased to announce the renewed collaboration between its brand Direct Energy and the Western Pennsylvania Energy Consortium (WPEC), led by the City of Pittsburgh and its partner organizations.
  • Beginning in 2016, Direct Energy has worked with WPEC and the City of Pittsburgh—in collaboration with Enel North America—to help move the city toward a more sustainable future.
  • “The city’s continued collaboration with NRG Energy assists us in having cleaner energy without the high cost for our facilities which helps our communities.
  • The consortium boasts more than 20 local members including the City of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Zoo, Sports and Exhibition Authority, Pittsburgh Water and Sewer Authority, Parking Authority, Stadium Authority, and numerous surrounding boroughs.

PARAMOUNT GLOBAL AND SINCLAIR, INC. ANNOUNCE CBS TELEVISION NETWORK AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS

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Friday, October 27, 2023
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NEW YORK and BALTIMORE, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) and Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), today announced comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreements across all 21 CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including six top-50 market affiliates, KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT, KEYE in Austin, TX, WKRC in Cincinnati, OH, WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL, WWMT in Grand Rapids, MI and WHP in Harrisburg, PA. Additionally, Paramount reached an agreement to renew the affiliation of WTVH in Syracuse, NY and WGFL in Gainesville, FL, stations to which Sinclair provides services. 

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  • NEW YORK and BALTIMORE, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Paramount (NASDAQ: PARA; PARAA) and Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) ("Sinclair"), today announced comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreements across all 21 CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including six top-50 market affiliates, KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT, KEYE in Austin, TX, WKRC in Cincinnati, OH, WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL, WWMT in Grand Rapids, MI and WHP in Harrisburg, PA. Additionally, Paramount reached an agreement to renew the affiliation of WTVH in Syracuse, NY and WGFL in Gainesville, FL, stations to which Sinclair provides services.
  • Sinclair is one of the largest operators of CBS affiliates, and the 23 markets combined reach 8% of the U.S. audience serving over 10 million television households.
  • Sinclair's CBS affiliates will remain locally available to subscribers of Paramount+ with Showtime and will continue to be widely distributed across traditional MVPD and vMVPD platforms.
  • The agreement consists of renewals for the following CBS affiliates: WRGB in Albany, NY; KEYE in Austin, TX; KBAK in Bakersfield, CA; KFDM in Beaumont, TX; KBOI in Boise, ID; KGAN in Cedar Rapids, IA; WKRC in Cincinnati, OH; KRCG in Columbia, MO; KDBC in El Paso, TX; KVAL in Eugene, OR; WGFL in Gainesville, FL; WWMT in Grand Rapids, MI; WHP in Harrisburg, PA; KTVL in Medford, OR; KTVO in Ottumwa, IA; WGME in Portland, ME; KHQA in Quincy, IL; KUTV in Salt Lake City, UT; KPTH in Sioux City, IA; WSBT in South Bend, IN; WTVH in Syracuse, NY; WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL; and KIMA in Yakima, WA.

Sinclair Broadcast Group Informs and Educates Viewers Ahead of the 2022 Elections

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to public service by providing a trusted platform for viewers to receive key information on local issues affecting their communities.

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  • Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) continues to demonstrate its commitment to public service by providing a trusted platform for viewers to receive key information on local issues affecting their communities.
  • The debate was viewed by nearly 860,000 Adults 18+ (with WPEC receiving a 26.7 share*) and generated nearly 300,000 views** via digital livestream.
  • Other key debates produced by Sinclair stations include Gubernatorial debates in Maine, Oregon and Arkansas, for a total of 56 locally produced debates.
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports.

WPEC West Palm Beach to Host Florida Gubernatorial Debate Between DeSantis and Crist on October 12

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Friday, September 16, 2022
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WPEC, Sinclair Broadcast Groups West Palm Beach television station, today announced it will host a Gubernatorial debate on October 12.

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  • WPEC, Sinclair Broadcast Groups West Palm Beach television station, today announced it will host a Gubernatorial debate on October 12.
  • The debate will air live on Sinclairs Florida stations, WPEC in West Palm Beach, WEAR in Pensacola, and WTWC in Tallahassee, partner station WGFL in Gainesville and the respective station websites as well as The National Desks YouTube Page.
  • The debate will also air live on Nexstars Florida stations, WFLA in Tampa and WMBB/Antenna TV in Panama City.
  • WPEC-TV is the CBS affiliate serving the West Palm Beach, FL market (DMA 39) covering five (5) South Florida regional counties including Palm Beach, Martin, Saint Lucie, Okeechobee, and Indian River.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in West Palm Beach

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Tuesday, March 8, 2022
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West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • West Palm Beachs leading television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in West Palm Beach follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • West Palm Beach viewers can learn more about NextGen TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide listing cities currently carrying the service, as well as links to available NextGen TV set models.

ViacomCBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. Announce Affiliation Agreements

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Wednesday, January 13, 2021
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ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair), today announced multi-year agreements across 13 CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including four top-50 market affiliates, WKRC in Cincinnati, OH, WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL, WWMT in Grand Rapids, MI and WHP in Harrisburg, PA.

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  • ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) (Sinclair), today announced multi-year agreements across 13 CBS network affiliations for Sinclair stations, including four top-50 market affiliates, WKRC in Cincinnati, OH, WPEC in West Palm Beach, FL, WWMT in Grand Rapids, MI and WHP in Harrisburg, PA.
  • Sinclairs CBS affiliates will remain locally available to subscribers of CBS All Access, ViacomCBS digital subscription video on-demand and live streaming service.
  • We are pleased to have reached an agreement with Sinclair that covers several early renewals, said Ray Hopkins, President, U.S.
  • For more information about ViacomCBS, please visit www.viacomcbs.com and follow @ViacomCBS on social platforms.