Gray Media Names David Hughes as General Manager of WFSB in Hartford, Connecticut

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Gray Media has appointed David Hughes as the new General Manager of WFSB, its CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, effective July 9, 2025. Hughes, who currently serves as GM of Gray's Cleveland stations WOIO and WUAB, brings significant experience in media management and sports partnerships. During his tenure in Cleveland, he established the Rock Entertainment Sports Network and secured broadcast rights for major Ohio sports teams. His career includes leadership roles at various Gray stations and news departments across multiple markets. Gray Media (NYSE: GTN) is the largest owner of top-rated local TV stations in the US, reaching 37% of US television households across 113 markets, with dominant positions in 78 markets and strong presence in Hispanic media through 44 Telemundo affiliates.

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ATLANTA, June 16, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has named David Hughes as the next General Manager of WFSB, the CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut. He succeeds Dana Neves, who recently became a Senior Managing Vice President at Gray.   David joins the WFSB team effective July 9, 2025.

David has served as General Manager of Gray’s WOIO (CBS) and WUAB (CW) in Cleveland, Ohio since June 2023.   During his time in Cleveland, he was instrumental in establishing a partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers and launching the Rock Entertainment Sports Network.   Since its inception in August of 2024, the Ohio-focused sports broadcast network has aired more than 200 sporting events.   In addition, David helped secure the broadcast rights to air packages of Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Columbus Crew games.

Previously, David was General Manager at Gray’s WSAZ (NBC) and WQCW (CW) in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, and WVIR (NBC) in Charlottesville, Virginia.   Prior to those positions, he served as the news director at Gray’s WDBJ (CBS) in Roanoke, Virginia.   David’s career includes various roles in the news departments at WFLA in Tampa, Florida, WRAL in Raleigh, North Carolina, and WMAZ in Macon, Georgia.

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 Contact:

Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333

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FAQ

Who is David Hughes and what is his new role at Gray Media (GTN)?

David Hughes has been appointed as the General Manager of WFSB, Gray Media's CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, effective July 9, 2025. He previously served as GM of Gray's Cleveland stations WOIO and WUAB.

What are David Hughes' major achievements at Gray Media's Cleveland stations?

At Gray's Cleveland stations, Hughes established the Rock Entertainment Sports Network and secured broadcast rights for Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Columbus Crew games, airing over 200 sporting events since August 2024.

What positions has David Hughes held before his new role at WFSB?

Hughes has served as General Manager at WOIO/WUAB in Cleveland, WSAZ/WQCW in Charleston-Huntington, WVIR in Charlottesville, and news director at WDBJ in Roanoke. He also worked in news departments at WFLA, WRAL, and WMAZ.

How many television markets does Gray Media (GTN) currently serve?

Gray Media serves 113 television markets reaching approximately 37% of US television households, with top-rated stations in 78 markets and first/second highest-rated stations in 99 markets.

Who did David Hughes replace as General Manager of WFSB?

David Hughes succeeds Dana Neves, who recently became a Senior Managing Vice President at Gray Media.