The Media Institute Friends and Benefactors Awards Banquet Washington, DC September 27, 2017 Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA American Horizon Awards Recipient Prepared Remarks Senator Gordon Smith, NAB President and CEO (left) with TEGNA president and CEO Dave Lougee. First, Gordon, I want to thank you for your stewardship of the National Association of …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that its Board of Directors has authorized a new share repurchase program, its first as a standalone media company, for up to $300 million of its common stock over the next three years. “We are initiating our buyback program because at current market prices, we believe …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Jennifer Dulski has resigned from the TEGNA Board to begin a new professional opportunity, effective immediately. Dulski joined the Board in 2016 and served on the Executive Compensation Committee. “We thank Jennifer for her contributions to TEGNA,” said Marge Magner, TEGNA chairman. “Jennifer has been …
McLean, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced an expansive hurricane relief initiative to support those in need of assistance following Hurricane Harvey in Texas and Hurricane Irma in Florida. Partnering with The Salvation Army, United Van Lines, Mayflower and Pilot Flying J, TEGNA and its partners will collect, transport, store and distribute supplies …
WILLIE NELSON, PAUL SIMON, JAMES TAYLOR, BONNIE RAITT, LEON BRIDGES, LYLE LOVETT AND MORE TO PERFORM, WITH SPECIAL APPEARANCES FROM MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, DAN RATHER, RENÉE ZELLWEGER AND MANY MORE TICKETS AVAILABLE AT 3PM CT TODAY LEGENDARY CONCERT TO BENEFIT REBUILD TEXAS FUND (Austin, TX – September 13, 2017) Harvey Can’t Mess With Texas: A Benefit …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced Texas Cares, an initiative to support those in need following Hurricane Harvey, has raised more than $1.15 million in its first 24 hours. The fundraising initiative launched on Monday across TEGNA’s stations. The TEGNA Foundation matched the first $100,000 in donations. All money raised will be …
All Money Raised Will Be Donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today launched Texas Cares, an initiative to support those in need following Hurricane Harvey. All money raised by TEGNA’s stations will be donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. The TEGNA Foundation …
“Sing Like a Star” Will Air Across 33 TEGNA Markets and be Hosted by Arthel Neville McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced “Sing Like a Star,” a new, interactive, weekly cross-platform singing competition, will premiere on Saturday, September 16, 2017. “Sing Like a Star” will be produced out of WWL, TEGNA’s station …
TEGNA to also partner with Facebook for #EclipseLive Facebook Live stream McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it will collaborate with The Weather Channel digital properties to provide special nationwide content of the Great American Total Solar Eclipse on August 21. TEGNA is also partnering with Facebook to provide a live stream …
Ostrow will lead TEGNA’s innovative digital vision and strategy McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) president and CEO Dave Lougee announced today that Adam Ostrow is joining the company as chief digital officer. Ostrow, who was previously chief strategy officer at Mashable, will be responsible for creating, evangelizing and implementing TEGNA’s digital vision and …