Alan Gould Joins Gray Media as Head of Investor Relations
Rhea-AI Summary
Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) announced that Alan Gould joined the company on December 18, 2025 as Vice President, Investor Relations.
Gould will lead quarterly earnings engagement and ongoing investor relations work. He previously spent seven years as Managing Director, Senior Media & Internet Analyst at Loop Capital and held analyst roles at Brean Capital, Rosenblatt Securities, Evercore Partners, JP Morgan Investment Management, and CIBC Oppenheimer. Gould holds an MBA from Harvard and was named a Wall Street Journal All‑Star Analyst. He will remain based in the New York City area.
Company profile: Gray Media operates local TV stations and digital assets in 113 television markets, reaching about 37% of US TV households.
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- Experienced hire: Alan Gould with 7 years at Loop Capital
- Investor relations focus: Will lead quarterly earnings and ongoing engagement
- Reputation: Named Wall Street Journal All‑Star Analyst
- Proximity to investors: Based in New York City for investor access
- Company scale: Reaches ~37% of US TV households across 113 markets
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News Market Reaction 1 Alert
On the day this news was published, GTN declined 1.19%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.
Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.
Key Figures
Market Reality Check
Peers on Argus
GTN fell 2.88% while key peers also declined: SBGI -2.53%, IHRT -5.73%, FUBO -1.12%, SSP -5.01%, pointing to sector-wide pressure rather than company-specific trading.
Historical Context
| Date | Event | Sentiment | Move | Catalyst |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 16 | Station acquisition | Positive | +1.6% | Acquisition of WBBJ 7 expected to be immediately free cash flow accretive. |
| Dec 12 | Debt offering | Neutral | -3.8% | Closed $250M additional 9.625% second lien notes due 2032 for refinancing. |
| Dec 11 | Brand initiative | Positive | +5.1% | Launched nationwide “We the People” storytelling across broadcast, digital, streaming. |
| Dec 08 | Private placement | Neutral | +5.2% | Announced $250M private placement of 9.625% second lien notes due 2032. |
| Nov 14 | Sports rights deal | Positive | -3.9% | Multi-year deal to air Ohio Valley Conference basketball across 20 markets. |
Recent news shows mixed reactions: strategic/content initiatives sometimes drove gains, while financing actions and sports rights news saw negative or contrary moves.
Over the last several weeks, Gray Media has balanced strategic expansion with active balance sheet management. Deals included acquiring WBBJ 7 in Jackson, Tennessee, expected to be immediately free cash flow accretive and funded with cash on hand (Dec 16). The company also executed a private placement and closing of $250 million in additional 9.625% notes due 2032, partly to redeem higher-coupon 2029 notes. Content and branding initiatives, such as the nationwide “We the People” project and Ohio Valley Conference basketball broadcasts, highlight ongoing efforts to deepen audience engagement. Today’s IR leadership hire fits into this broader investor- and growth-focused backdrop.
Market Pulse Summary
This announcement highlights Gray Media’s focus on strengthening its communication with the investment community by appointing an experienced Vice President, Investor Relations. The move follows a period of active strategic and financing activity, including acquisitions, content initiatives, and refinancings. Investors may watch how enhanced outreach influences understanding of performance, capital allocation, and multi-market strategy, particularly as the company operates across 113 markets reaching about 37% of US TV households.
AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.
ATLANTA, Dec. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Alan Gould today joins Gray Media, Inc. as Vice President, Investor Relations. He will lead the company’s efforts to strengthen its relationships with the investment community through the quarterly earnings process and expanded ongoing engagement with current and prospective investors.
Alan is an accomplished media and entertainment equity analyst with extensive experience covering major media conglomerates, cable companies, broadcasters, streaming platforms, music, and mid-cap content companies. He has long-standing market relationships and is trusted by institutional investors and corporate executives for original insights and industry expertise.
For the past seven years, Alan has served as a Managing Director, Senior Media & Internet Analyst for Loop Capital, where he enhanced a strong reputation with institutional and corporate clients across media, broadcast, cable and streaming sectors. His prior experience includes similar roles at Brean Capital, Rosenblatt Securities, and Evercore Partners, and serving as an equity analyst at both JP Morgan Investment Management and at CIBC Oppenheimer.
“We are very excited to have Alan join Gray, particularly given his stature and experience in the media industry as well as our own experiences working with him through his exacting coverage of the company over the past several years for Loop’s clients,” explained Hilton Howell, Gray’s Executive Chairman. “As Gray continues to grow organically and strategically, we are grateful that we found the right person to facilitate greater understanding and appreciation for the company’s successful strategies, performance, and opportunities.”
Alan holds an MBA from Harvard University and was recognized as a Wall Street Journal All-Star Analyst. He will remain based in the New York City area, close to the investor community.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
Gray Contacts:
Jeffrey R. Gignac, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, 404-504-9828
Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333
Alan S. Gould, Vice President, Investor Relations, 203-667-5995.
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