Gray Media Promotes Tim Maloney to General Manager and Director of Sales at WBKO in Bowling Green, Kentucky

Gray Media (GTN) has promoted Tim Maloney to General Manager and Director of Sales at WBKO, the ABC, FOX, and CW affiliates serving Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky, effective September 21, 2026.

Rhea-AI Summary

Gray Media (GTN) has promoted Tim Maloney to General Manager and Director of Sales at WBKO, the ABC, FOX, and CW affiliates serving Bowling Green and South Central Kentucky, effective September 21, 2026.

Maloney has spent 20 years at WBKO in sales and leadership roles, starting as an Account Executive and most recently serving as Multi-Media Sales Manager overseeing revenue strategies and local and regional accounts. Before WBKO, he founded and operated a multi-location retail business.

He is active in civic affairs, serving on the board of Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky, holding an associate membership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, and helping lead station events and fundraisers supporting partnerships with more than 30 nonprofit organizations.

Market Context

Comparable Gray leadership notices recorded -2.64% and -2.66% 24-hour reactions on Sep 15 and Aug 31...

Analysis

Comparable Gray leadership notices recorded -2.64% and -2.66% 24-hour reactions on Sep 15 and Aug 31; both involved management appointments, providing directly relevant precedent for this station-level promotion.

Key Figures

Promotion effective date: September 21, 2026 WBKO experience: 20 years

Promotion effective date

September 21, 2026

Tim Maloney's appointment at WBKO

WBKO experience

20 years

Tim Maloney's sales and leadership experience at WBKO

Historical Context

2 past events · Latest: Sep 15

2 events

1. Sep 15

   CRO promotion

   24h Move

   -2.6%

   Gray promoted Ronna Steber to Chief Revenue Officer effective September 15, 2026.

2. Aug 31

   GM appointment

   24h Move

   -2.7%

   Gray named William Varnier general manager of WDBJ effective October 5, 2026.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Key Terms

full-power television markets, average all-day ratings

2 terms

full-power television markets technical

"We serve 117 full-power television markets"

Full-power television markets are areas served by licensed TV stations that operate at higher transmitter strength and coverage, reaching most homes in a region rather than a small neighborhood. For investors, these markets matter because stations with full-power status command larger audiences and stronger carriage and advertising rights—similar to a full-size retail store versus a small kiosk—affecting potential revenue, regulatory obligations, and the value of broadcast assets.

average all-day ratings technical

"in average all-day ratings across the 116 of such markets"

Average all-day ratings measure the typical size of a TV audience across an entire broadcast day by averaging viewership or ratings points over all dayparts (morning, daytime, prime, late night). For investors, it shows how many people a channel or program reaches on a regular day—similar to counting foot traffic in a store over a whole day—which helps gauge advertising reach, revenue potential, and competitive audience trends.

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ATLANTA, Sept. 18, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media announced today the promotion of Tim Maloney to General Manager and Director of Sales of WBKO, the ABC, FOX, and CW affiliates serving Bowling Green and the surrounding South Central Kentucky region. The promotion takes effect September 21, 2026.

Tim has 20 years of experience in key sales and leadership roles at WBKO. He began his tenure at the station as an Account Executive and most recently served as Multi-Media Sales Manager, directing station revenue strategies and servicing local and regional business accounts. Prior to joining WBKO, Tim founded and operated a multi-location retail business.

Tim maintains an active presence in local civic affairs. He currently serves on the board of directors for Junior Achievement of South Central Kentucky, where he previously served as Board Chairman, and holds an associate membership with the Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce. In addition, he helps spearhead station events, fundraisers, and community initiatives that support active partnerships with more than 30 nonprofit organizations across the region.

Tim attended Xavier University and studied fine arts at the Rochester Institute of Technology.

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets. We serve 117 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately 37% of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station in average all-day ratings across the 116 of such markets that were measured by Nielsen in 2025. We also own the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 46 markets and Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Our 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.

Gray Contact:

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

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