McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and WXIA were honored today with a President’s Special Award by the National Association of Broadcasters Education Foundation (NABEF). The award is part of NAB’s Celebration of Service to America Awards, recognizing outstanding community service by local broadcasters. The President’s Special Award was established in 2008 and is …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Jeff Newman has been promoted to senior vice president and chief human resources officer. He was previously vice president of total rewards. Newman will report to Gracia Martore, president and CEO, and will be responsible for leading the company’s human resources team. “Jeff has been …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced the appointment of Anne Bentley as vice president and chief communications officer. Bentley will report to Gracia Martore, president and CEO, and will be responsible for leading the company’s external and internal communications strategy. “As TEGNA builds on our momentum and business transformation, we are delighted …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) will host its first quarter 2017 earnings conference call with financial analysts on Tuesday, May 9, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. (ET). The call will be accessible live to the media and general public via webcast and through a limited number of dial-in conference lines. TEGNA’s earnings announcement will …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) Media today named Mike Rodriguez president and general manager of WTSP in Tampa, FL. Rodriguez comes to WTSP with more than 25 years of experience in media and entertainment. “Mike is a proven executive with an excellent track record of driving revenue and ratings. He understands this industry, has …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) Media was honored today with three Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Television Political Journalism, more than any other television broadcast group. KUSA won two awards while WXIA’s digital, episodic investigative team won for their series “Charlie Foxtrot.” The Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Television Political Journalism, given …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today honored company award winners and finalists during its annual Employee Awards ceremony at corporate headquarters in McLean, VA. Six Unsung Heroes were also recognized. “Our employees are living our purpose by empowering those they serve. It is always an honor to come together and celebrate their many …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA Inc.’s (NYSE: TGNA) Board of Directors today declared a dividend of 14 cents per share, payable on April 3, 2017 to stockholders of record as of the close of business on March 10, 2017. On September 7, 2016, TEGNA announced its intention to spin-off Cars.com from TEGNA, creating two independent publicly …
McLEAN, VA – TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) Media’s KARE 11 in Minneapolis has been honored with a prestigious George Polk Award for television reporting for its investigative series Invisible Wounds. Numerous KARE investigations disclosed that the Veterans Administration in Minnesota used unqualified doctors and inappropriate medical tests on veterans with traumatic brain injuries. KARE is the …