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TEGNA Taps Brian Gregory to lead North Carolina Stations WCNC and WFMY

MCLEAN, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today named trusted broadcast executive Brian Gregory president and general manager of WCNC, the company’s NBC affiliate in Charlotte, and WFMY, the CBS affiliate in Greensboro. Bringing nearly 30 years of experience to the role, Gregory will oversee station operations, financial performance, content, sales, digital and streaming initiatives, …

TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon

Thomas moves from president and general manager of TEGNA’s Tampa and Jacksonville stations McLean, Va. — TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, the company’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, its sister station, WATL, and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. He will be responsible for overseeing station operations across platforms …

TEGNA Taps Proven Revenue Leaders for Top Sales Roles

Jay Donovan, Kristie Gonzales, Kari Jacobs and Byron Wilkinson take on leadership roles guiding TEGNA’s sales teams McLean, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that four proven sales executives are taking on new and expanded roles under the leadership of Mark Cornetta, senior vice president of sales. Jay Donovan has been promoted to …

TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television Renew ABC Affiliation Agreements in 13 Markets

The multi-year deal covers stations across the U.S. MCLEAN, Va. and BURBANK, Calif. – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Disney Entertainment Television (NYSE: DIS) today announced that they have entered into a comprehensive, multi-year deal that renews station affiliation agreements for all of TEGNA’s ABC-affiliated stations. “Our partnership with Disney Entertainment Television offers viewers an …

TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini Appoints Three Group General Managers, Rounding Out His Leadership Team

Proven industry leaders Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey will act as operating partners, coaches, and accountability leads for station general managers TYSONS, Va. – TEGNA (NASDAQ: NXST) CEO Patrick Paolini today named seasoned media executives Joan Barrett, Kate Morris and Brad Ramsey group general managers, rounding out his new leadership structure. Effective immediately, …

TEGNA Stations Receive Four National Edward R. Murrow Awards

McLean, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced its stations have won four 2026 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in broadcast journalism. The Edward R. Murrow Awards are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) and honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism. “Our journalists tell stories that make …

Scott Gill Appointed Vice President of Technology and Operations at TEGNA

Gill will oversee engineering and technology operations across TEGNA’s 64 local stations McLean, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Scott Gill has been named vice president of technology and operations. In this role, Gill will oversee engineering, technology and sports operations across TEGNA’s 64 local television stations, leading efforts to strengthen station …