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Our WPGH and WPNT stations, as well as Hearst's WTAE in Pittsburgh are now among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV standards.
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Three Pittsburgh Network-Affiliated Television Stations
Next year, we'll launch a headline news service on many of our stations nationwide and stream on Stirr, pulling from the most important stories of the day across Sinclair's stations.
This new morning block of news will air from 6-9am ET on weekdays, fronted by a solo anchor and focus on commentary-free content. We'll soon post a number of jobs to help drive this new initiative.
Sinclair Broadcast Group to Launch Headline News Service, Announces 25 New Positions to be Filled
Jeff Krolik, the president of our Regional Sports Networks is retiring later this summer: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-regional-sports-networks-president-jeff-krolik-announces-retirement/
On his retirement, our CEO Chris Ripley had the following to say:
In Las Vegas, our KSNV News 3, Las Vegas and KVCW begins broadcasting today in NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0, along with Nexstar's 8 News Now and E.W. Scripps' KTNV Channel 13 Action News.
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Four Las Vegas Network-Affiliated Television Stations
Our 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders will take place on June 4th at 10 a.m. ET via webcast.
Sinclair to Webcast 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
We're celebrating 18 of our news stations and partner stations for being honored with prestigious Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for outstanding journalism by RTDNA.
These include WBFF FOX 45, KOMO News, WICS ABC Newschannel 20, Tulsa's Channel 8 - KTUL, ABC 7 News - WJLA, KRCG 13, WPMI NBC 15 News, 13 WHAM ABC, NBC 10 WJAR, ABC 13 - WSET, KATV Channel 7, FOX26, KTXS Television, CNYCentral.com, CBS Austin, BakersfieldNow, WCIV | ABC News 4 and WPDE ABC15.
Read more: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-group-wins-28-rtdna-national-edward-r-murrow-awards/
The full list of winners can be viewed at RTDNA's website: https://www.rtdna.org/content/2020_regional_edward_r_murrow_award_winners
A statement from our CEO on today's FCC consent decree
Today, we're reporting our first quarter 2020 Financial Results: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-reports-first-quarter-2020-financial-results/
We're also declaring a $0.20 per share quarterly cash dividend: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-declares-0-20-per-share-quarterly-cash-dividend-6/
We're proud to partner with University of Maryland School of Medicine Official Page to provide viewers important and timely news information about the COVID-19 pandemic for WBFF FOX 45 and Sinclair stations nationwide
http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-group-partners-with-the-university-of-maryland-school-of-medicine-for-updates-on-covid-19/
For college students in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington State, check out our Sinclair Broadcast Diversity Scholarship. It can offer a scholarship of up to $5,000 and the deadline to apply is this Sunday, April 26th.
Learn more: https://edyy.fa.us2.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX_2002/pages/16
Thanks to all our local TV stations, Tennis Channel, regional sports networks and digital properties such as Stirr, we've raised more than $600,000 for the The Salvation Army USA to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The work continues and we encourage you to find out how you can help your neighbor through Salvation Army.
http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-goup-and-the-salvation-army-exceed-significant-fundraising-milestone-for-those-affected-by-covid-19/
In these uncertain times, we can stand together while physically apart. We’ve partnered with the Salvation Army to better serve our communities when they need us most. Sinclair Broadcast Group will match the first $100,000 in donations to our Sinclair Cares Your Neighbor Needs You Relief Fund. ...
For the 2nd year in a row, WBFF FOX 45's "Project Baltimore" has won a prestigious Investigative Reporters & Editors award: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/project-baltimore-wins-prestigious-investigative-reporters-and-editors-award/
This award honors FOX 45's coverage of a Baltimore City charter school that won a prestigious grant from the U.S. Department of Education, only to close its doors the following school year.
It’s a prestigious grant from the federal government worth hundreds of millions of dollars. Charter Schools across the country vie for it. Just a few get it. In 2017, one of the winning schools was in Baltimore City. But now that school is being shut down by North Avenue. What Project Baltimor...
Sinclair Broadcast Group and The Salvation Army USA raise more than $300K for COVID-19 relief
To donate to the Salvation Army, Sinclair Cares "Your Neighbor Needs You" relief fund, CLICK HERE. Sinclair Broadcast Group and The Salvation Army raised more than $300,000 to help those who have been stricken by the COVID-19 pandemic, in a nationwide campaign called "Sinclair Cares, Your Neighbor N...
We're upgrading Watch Comet, and Charge TV with some of the most popular classic TV series and launching TBD TV's first ever original series "The Link."
All 3 of these channels are available to millions for FREE over-the-air, online & via Stirr
Sinclair Broadcast Group Upgrades Digital Channels Comet, Charge!, and TBD with Additional Programming
All Sinclair-owned outlets are proud to partner with The Salvation Army USA to help raise money for those affected by COVID-19 starting today.
We invite you to #DoTheFive to reduce transmission of COVID-19:
🤚🏻Hands - Wash Them Often
💪🏼Elbow - Cough Into It
😐Face - Don't Touch It
📏Feet - Stay 6 ft. Apart
🏠Stay Home - Flatten The Curve
For more Coronavirus coverage, visit http://wjla.com/news/coronavirus
In order to help eligible freelancers who work with our regional sports networks and aren't working due to COVID-19, we're providing access to a pay advance next week.
Sinclair Broadcast Group Establishes Multimillion-Dollar Fund to Provide Support to Regional Sports Networks Freelancers
Sinclair Broadcast Group And The Salvation Army Partner To Assist Nashville Communities Affected By Powerful Tornadoes: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-group-and-the-salvation-army-partner-to-assist-nashville-communities-affected-by-powerful-tornadoes/
Sinclair Broadcast Group And The Salvation Army Partner To Assist Nashville Communities Affected By Powerful Tornadoes
Sinclair Broadcast Group, YouTube TV Renew Licenses On 19 Regional Sports Networks, Ensuring Continued Access For Millions Of Fans: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-group-youtube-tv-renew-licenses-on-19-regional-sports-networks-ensuring-continued-access-for-millions-of-fans/
Today we're announcing our Q4 2019 Financial Results. Our revenue for the quarter increased by 82% from the prior year: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/3961-2/
“2019 was a transformational year for our Company, as we almost tripled our enterprise value and transitioned into a more diversified media company,” commented Chris Ripley, President and Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair. “As the owner of the largest group of regional sports networks (RSNs) and a leading provider of local news, Sinclair is well-positioned to capitalize on the most desirable segments of the broadcast and media industry – live local content that resonates with viewers. In 2020, our focus will be on growing our share of what is believed to be unprecedented political advertising spending, seeking new organic opportunities, adding more relevant content, and deploying new technologies that solidify Sinclair as a leader in the industry.”
We're also announcing a $0.20 Quarterly Dividend Per Share: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-declares-0-20-per-share-quarterly-cash-dividend-5/
Today at 1pm CT, Marquee Sports Network, the new home of the Chicago Cubs launches!
Today's lineup on Marquee Sports Network.
We're days away from the launch of the new Marquee Sports Network!
Baseball is very close.
Today we are excited to announce the promotions of Lucy Rutishauser, Del Parks, Don Thompson and Scott Shapiro!
Sinclair Announces Corporate Executive Promotions
We're promoting Brian Bark to SVP & Chief Information Officer and Don Roberts to VP, Sports Engineering. They are key in our efforts to modernize business applications and build state-of-the-art technical facilities & system infrastructures for the future.
Sinclair Announces Corporate Promotions
We're proud to welcome Steven Zenker to Sinclair as our Vice President of Investor Relations.
Sinclair Announces Steven Zenker As Vice President, Investor Relations
Today is Stirr's 1st Birthday and they're celebrating with a whole bunch of new content offerings to entertain and inform!
STIRR Expands on 1-Year Anniversary with New Program Offerings
Congratulations to Fred Baumgartner, Director of Next Gen TV Implementation for ONE Media 3.0, for winning
Broadcasting & Cable Magazine's 2020 Technology Leadership Award!
Sinclair/ONE Media’s Fred Baumgartner Wins Prestigious Broadcasting & Cable “Technology Leadership Award”
Announcing Cast.Era, our joint venture with SKtelecom aimed at launching ATSC 3.0 Next Gen Broadcast solutions: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/joint-venture-between-sk-telecom-and-sinclair-broadcast-group-launches-atsc-3-0-next-gen-broadcast-solutions-business-in-u-s/
We congratulate the ITU (International Telecommunications Union) on their adoption of ATSC 3.0 as an international recommended digital terrestrial TV standard!
Sinclair Broadcast Group Congratulates ITU On Approving ATSC 3.0 As An International Recommended Digital Terrestrial TV Standard
Rob Weisbord, our President of the Local News & Marketing Services Division is proud to announce the following promotions of effective January 1, 2020.
On these promotions, Mr. Weisbord commented:
“These individuals have made tremendous contributions to the success of Sinclair, and we are fortunate to have them help drive the Company’s continued growth. The promotions announced today are a reflection of their expertise in leading multi-platform sales, promotions and product strategies. I am thrilled to be working with such a talented team.”
Learn more: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-announces-local-news-marketing-services-division-promotions/
At Sinclair, we recognize that we would be nothing without our hardworking and dedicated employees and have taken steps to further our commitment to being an "Employer of Choice."
Learn more: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-broadcast-group-raises-minimum-hourly-wage-to-15/
We're proud to announce the promotion of Rob Weisbord to President of Sinclair's Local News & Marketing Service Division.
Additionally, our Chief Operating Officer, Steve Marks, has announced his retirement.
On this #VeteransDay, we are reminded to thank our veterans who fought for the freedoms we are fortunate to experience each day.
We want all who have served, and their families that shared in the sacrifices, to know that we are thankful for their service each and every day
Today we're reporting our 3rd Quarter 2019 Financial Results.
•Increased total revenue by 47% compared to prior year
•Quarterly dividend announced of $0.20 per share
•Acquisition closed of Regional Sports Network business
"This past quarter marks a defining moment for Sinclair with the acquisition of 21 Regional Sports Network brands, the largest transaction in our Company's history & establishing us as a leader in local sports & news, 2 of the most watched live content genres."-Chris Ripley, CEO
For the full press release and 3Q19 results, visit: http://sbgi.net/pr-news/sinclair-reports-third-quarter-2019-financial-results/
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All Sinclair-owned outlets are proud to partner with The Salvation Army USA to help raise money for those affected by COVID-19 starting today.
We invite you to #DoTheFive to reduce transmission of COVID-19: 🤚🏻Hands - Wash Them Often 💪🏼Elbow - Cough Into It 😐Face - Don't Touch It 📏Feet - Stay 6 ft. Apart 🏠Stay Home - Flatten The Curve For more Coronavirus coverage, visit http://wjla.com/news/coronavirus
Get to know Stephanie Santostasi from WLOS ABC 13, as she gives us insight on what her world looks like off camera.
Rachel is a marketing consultant in WCYB's sales organization (that's in Bristol, VA). Hear her words of wisdom for those looking for a career in sales.
As we look back on this year, we're so proud of our stations for giving back to their communities and serving them with pride throughout the year. Happy Holidays!
Proponents says social policies have improved millions of lives in Brazil; critics say the country can’t afford them.
A look at a government handout to the poor that has remarkable success – for a price.
Brazil is the only country on earth with a population of more than 100 million that offers free health care to all.
A look at Brazil today and why the largest country in South America swung to the right in its election of a new President.
We have 70+ newsrooms covering their communities with pride, including WSBT-TV in South Bend, IN. Here's a look at some of their work over the past year to be First, Fast and Accurate.
Tonight at 8pm ET, Tennis Channel launches "The Ten," the ultimate tennis countdown show! Learn more about the show: http://www.tennis.com/pro-game/2018/11/get-out-vote-who-are-top-10-mens-tennis-players-all-time/77866/ If you don't get Tennis Channel on cable, you can sign up for their subscription service, TC Plus! https://tennischanneleverywhere.com/subscribe
We are standing strong with the communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. Join us as we support the relief effort by making a donation to The Salvation Army USA Donate here: http://sinclaircares.sal.army/
It's been a tough week for people in North and South Carolina. Our thoughts are with our stations WPDE ABC15, WCIV | ABC News 4, and WCTI NewsChannel 12; as well as the communities they serve and beyond as they work to recover from the devastating effects of Hurricane Florence. We are supporting the efforts of the Salvation Army, creating a Carolinas Relief Fund. We will match the first $100,000 raised so that Carolinians can more swiftly recover from the storm. We encourage you to share this post so that those in other parts of the country and world can consider donating (and you, too!) It's easy - visit http://salar.my/SinclairCares to donate.
We at Sinclair Broadcast Group are standing strong with our friends and colleagues in the Carolinas as they recover from Hurricane Florence. Join us as we support the relief effort by making a donation to the The Salvation Army USA Donate here: http://salar.my/SinclairCares Regarding the SMS option: Message and data rates may apply. Text HELP for help. Privacy Policy and Rules at mobilecause.com/constituent-terms-new
How is WCTI NewsChannel 12 on the air despite having a studio damaged by #Florence? Help from the Sinclair network and teams at CBS 12 News and ABC 7 News - WJLA. Here's a bit more on WCTI's coverage and recovery from GM Matt Bowman and Group News Director Mike McCormick Full interview with more on how WCTI is recovering and continuing to serve its community, here: https://wcti12.com/news/local/wcti-newschannel-12s-gm-says-news-team-is-focused-on-keeping-people-safe-and-informed
Have you ever had the opportunity to see inside a control room? If not, Kelly can surely teach you a thing or two!
Terrorists have not only killed some 245 people in France over the last few years, they’ve left a wake of despair.
The brutal killing of an 85-year-old Jewish woman has raised anti-Semitism fears inside France.
Have some of the gritty suburbs of Paris become incubators of terrorism? We’ll take you there.
An exclusive look at some of the elite anti-terror forces operating on the frontlines of a brutal fight in Paris.
We LOVE Tennis Channel's new app for your phone and smart TV. Download it today: tnns.ch/app or watch online at tennischanneleverywhere.com.
We stand strong with our communities in the path of Harvey and are proud to partner with The Salvation Army USA to provide relief to those impacted. You can help by making a donation here: salar.my/SinclairCares
We stand strong with our communities in the path of Harvey and are proud to partner with The Salvation Army USA to provide relief to those impacted. You can help by making a donation here: salar.my/SinclairCares.
Sinclair is proud to announce the winners of our annual broadcast diversity scholarship! Read more about this year's recipients here: http://bit.ly/2huq74a.
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