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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.

ICYMI: Catch the Final Airing of 5th Urban One Honors Celebration

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Saturday, January 21, 2023

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Under the theme, celebrating "Icons of the Culture," the 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered last night on TV One and CLEO TV.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 21, 2023 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Under the theme, celebrating "Icons of the Culture," the 5th annual Urban One Honors, premiered last night on TV One and CLEO TV.
  • Encore presentations of the 5th Urban One Honors will air Sunday, January 22 at 10AM/9C and 6PM/5C on TV One and CLEO TV.
  • URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and James Seppelfrick of Swirl Films.
  • For more information on the Urban One Honors visit TVOne.tv.

LL Cool J and a Host of the Culture's Biggest Icons Set to be Honored at The 5th Annual Urban One Honors in ATL

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Friday, December 2, 2022

SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA. The two-hour telecast will premiere on Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, on TV One and Cleo TV, a division of Urban One and will be hosted by R&B singer and actor, Tank. The televised event heralds the accomplishments of individuals who have made extraordinary contributions in entertainment, media, music, education, and the community.

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  • 2x Grammy Award Winner LL Cool J, Award Winning Icon Bobby Brown, NAACP Image Award Winner David and Tamela Mann, Congresswoman Maxine Waters, 13x Grammy Award Winner Pharrell Williams Set To Be Honored At 5th Annual Urban One Honors In Atlanta.
  • Billboard Chart-Topper Tank Set To Host Annual Celebration.
  • Premieres Monday, January 16, 2023, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, at 8/7c On TV One & CLEO TV.
  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Dec. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Urban One is taping the 5th annual URBAN ONE HONORS in Atlanta, GA.

Gray Launches Media Training Center to Enhance Industry Diversity and Train the Next Generation of Media Leaders

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022

The revolutionary media training program will prepare students for todays unique operating environment, while simultaneously improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in media.

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  • The revolutionary media training program will prepare students for todays unique operating environment, while simultaneously improving diversity, equity, and inclusion in media.
  • Training Center fellows will create a weekly public affairsshow that will be shot, edited, produced, directed and hosted by students.
  • A newly created position of Media Training Center Operations Manager will oversee the program.
  • Gray anticipates an investment of more than one million dollars to create the training center this year.

Sports Betting Series BEAT THE ODDS Launches on February 11

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Tuesday, February 8, 2022

Emmy Award-winning production company Tupelo Honey and Las Vegas television station KVVU FOX5 today announced the launch of a new syndicated television series, BEAT THE ODDS.

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  • Emmy Award-winning production company Tupelo Honey and Las Vegas television station KVVU FOX5 today announced the launch of a new syndicated television series, BEAT THE ODDS.
  • BEAT THE ODDS will feature news, data and analysis, mixed with sports history designed to educate and entertain sports bettors and general sports fans at all levels.
  • The high-energy series will feature current and former athletes, pop stars, historians and analysts with proven track records of beating the odds.
  • BEAT THE ODDS is a different type of sports betting show, said Tupelo Honey CEO Cary Glotzer.

GRAY SETS DATE FOR FOURTH QUARTER EARNINGS RELEASE AND EARNINGS CONFERENCE CALL

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Wednesday, January 26, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ending December 31, 2021 on Friday, February 25, 2022.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 26, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) today announced that it will release its earnings results for the quarter ending December 31, 2021 on Friday, February 25, 2022.
  • Gray Television, Inc. will host a conference call to discuss its operating results for the quarter ended December 31, 2021 on Friday, February 25, 2022.
  • The taped replay of the conference call will be available at 1-855-859-2056 Confirmation Code: 8667075 until March 25, 2022.
  • Gray is the nations second largest television broadcaster, with television stations serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.

Oscar & Grammy Award-Winning Singer H.E.R. Takes The Stage to Open This Year's Urban One Honors Presented by T-Mobile

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Monday, January 10, 2022

SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Urban One announced Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R.

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  • SILVER SPRING, Md., Jan. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ --Today, Urban One announced Oscar and Grammy Award-winning singer H.E.R.
  • will open this year's URBAN ONE HONORS with an explosive performance.
  • "We're thrilled to celebrate Dr. King with Urban One Honors by honoring the music, the magic and the soundtrack of Black America."
  • URBAN ONE HONORS is Executive Produced by Eric Tomosunas and Robert A. Boyd, II of Swirl Films.

Stephanie Hedrick Named General Manager of KTTC in Rochester, MN

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Monday, January 3, 2022

ATLANTA, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Stephanie Hedrick will become the General Manager of KTTC (NBC) in Rochester, Minnesota (DMA 151), effective January 10th.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 03, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Stephanie Hedrick will become the General Manager of KTTC (NBC) in Rochester, Minnesota (DMA 151), effective January 10th.
  • In 2006, Stephanie began her television career as a reporter/producer Grays KWTX (CBS) in Waco, Texas.
  • In 2017, Stephanie became the news director for Grays NBC affiliate KWQC in Davenport, Iowa.
  • She succeeds Bryce Caldwell, who assumed the General Manager position at WHNS (FOX) in Greenville-Spartanburg, South Carolina (DMA 38), upon Grays acquisition of Meredith Corporation last month.

Gray Names Michael Hornfeck to Lead KOLD in Tucson

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Tuesday, December 14, 2021

ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Michael Hornfeck has joined Gray as its General Manager of KOLD (CBS) in Tucson, Arizona (DMA 69).

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  • ATLANTA, Dec. 14, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (Gray) (NYSE: GTN) announced today that Michael Hornfeck has joined Gray as its General Manager of KOLD (CBS) in Tucson, Arizona (DMA 69).
  • He succeeds Eric Duncan, who Gray recently named as the new General Manager of WALA (FOX) in Mobile, Alabama (DMA 57).
  • Michael has nearly 40 years of media experience in the Tucson market.
  • He joins Gray from Tucson NBC affiliate KVOA, where he was most recently national sales manager.

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.