Tysons, Va. and New York – 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 …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately. He has been serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in Beaumont, Texas. Wilkinson will …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Brian Gregory has been named president and general manager at WVEC, TEGNA’s ABC affiliate serving the Hampton Roads region of Virginia and northeastern North Carolina, effective December 18. Gregory will be responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Lauren Fisher as senior vice president and chief legal officer, effective November 27. Fisher will serve as a member of the company’s leadership team, reporting directly to president and CEO Dave Lougee. As chief legal officer, Fisher will lead the Company’s legal department …
TEGNA has committed this year to nearly $800 million in share repurchases Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that it has entered into an accelerated share repurchase agreement (“ASR”) with JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association (“JPMorgan”). Under the terms of the ASR, TEGNA will repurchase $325 million in TEGNA common shares from …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors declared a regular quarterly dividend of 11.375 cents per share, payable on January 2, 2024, to stockholders of record as of the close of business on December 8, 2023. About TEGNA TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30. Wieder will be responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving results for advertisers. Wieder joins KARE …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that KENS, its CBS affiliate in San Antonio, Texas, and the official TV station of the San Antonio Spurs, will air 11 Spurs games exclusively during the 2023-2024 season. Spurs games appearing on KENS will be available to more than 1 million households in the San …
Tysons, Va. – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Kristie Gonzales has been named president and general manager at WXIA, TEGNA’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, and WATL, effective October 23. She will continue as vice president, media operations for TEGNA. At WXIA/WATL, Gonzales will be responsible for overseeing the stations’ operations across all platforms, …