Gray Media Promotes Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer

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Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) has announced the promotion of Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Kroeger, who previously served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media, succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31, 2025.

With over 32 years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering and IT, Kroeger brings extensive expertise in IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, and emerging technologies. His career includes executive roles at major broadcast groups and leadership positions at various television stations.

Gray Media is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations, serving 113 television markets reaching approximately 37% of US television households.

Positive

• Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and talent retention
• New CTO brings 32 years of relevant industry experience
• Smooth transition period with former CTO staying as advisor through year-end

Negative

• Loss of experienced CTO David Burke through retirement

ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has promoted Bob Kroeger Chief Technology Officer for the company, effective immediately. Bob has served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media.  He succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31 and will continue advising Gray through the end of the year.

“We are thrilled to elevate Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer of Gray Media,” said Gray’s President and Co-CEO Pat LaPlatney.  “He has a wealth of experience, and is highly respected by our employees, and across the industry.  Bob has big shoes to fill with the departure of David Burke, but we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber step up to our CTO role.”

Bob Kroeger is an accomplished broadcast CIO and technology executive with over 32 years of leadership in television broadcast engineering and information technology. His career has spanned executive roles across major broadcast groups, including Vice President and CIO positions at Gray Media and Raycom Media, and technology leadership at WSMV (NBC) Nashville, WOIO/WUAB (CBS/CW) Cleveland, and WXIX (FOX) Cincinnati.

Throughout his career, Bob has overseen multi-site IT and broadcast engineering operations and supported enterprise-wide technology initiatives—from cloud migration and software rollouts to new infrastructure deployments. His technical expertise includes IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, datacenter operations, and emerging technologies. Bob holds degrees from Northern Kentucky University, and the University of Cincinnati.

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:

Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

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FAQ

Who is the new CTO of Gray Media (NYSE:GTN)?

Bob Kroeger has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer of Gray Media, effective immediately. He previously served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media.

What experience does Bob Kroeger bring to the CTO role at Gray Media?

Bob Kroeger brings over 32 years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering and IT, with expertise in IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, and datacenter operations.

Who did Bob Kroeger replace as CTO of Gray Media?

Bob Kroeger replaced David Burke, who retired on July 31, 2025. Burke will continue advising Gray through the end of the year.

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

Gray Media serves 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households.

What positions has Bob Kroeger previously held in the broadcast industry?

Bob Kroeger has held executive roles including VP and CIO positions at Gray Media and Raycom Media, and technology leadership positions at WSMV Nashville, WOIO/WUAB Cleveland, and WXIX Cincinnati.