Joanie Vasiliadis Joins Gray Media to Accelerate Digital Journalism Growth and Future Proof Local Newsrooms
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) appointed Joanie Vasiliadis as Senior Vice President for Transformation, effective June 1, 2026.
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Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) appointed Joanie Vasiliadis as Senior Vice President for Transformation, effective June 1, 2026. She is tasked with accelerating digital transformation in content gathering, workflow and distribution.
Vasiliadis previously led content strategy at TEGNA and brings extensive digital, streaming and newsroom modernization experience.
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In the May 13 session, GTN declined 2.80%, reflecting a moderate negative market reaction.
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Key Figures
- Start date
- June 1, 2026
- Joanie Vasiliadis begins Senior Vice President for Transformation role
- Brands overseen
- 64 brands
- Content strategy and operations previously overseen at TEGNA
- Local TV markets
- 120 markets
- Full-power television markets served by Gray Media
- US TV household reach
- 37%
- Approximate share of US television households reached
- Top-rated station markets
- 81 markets
- Markets where Gray owns the top-rated television station
- Top 1st/2nd rated markets
- 103 markets
- Markets with first and/or second highest rated station
- Telemundo affiliate markets
- 47 markets
- Size of Gray’s Telemundo Affiliate group
- Nielsen measured markets
- 119 markets
- Markets measured by Nielsen in 2025 referenced in ratings data
Historical Context
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Announced participation in three upcoming investor conferences.
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Promoted James Finch to Senior Vice President of News Services.
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Declared quarterly cash dividend of $0.08 per share.
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Reported Q1 revenue of $768 million with mixed segment trends.
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Closed $80 million purchase of additional television stations.
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ATLANTA, May 13, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media, Inc. announced that Joanie Vasiliadis will join the company in the new role of Senior Vice President for Transformation on June 1, 2026. Gray selected this accomplished media and content executive to accelerate the company’s on-going digital transformation of its content gathering, creation, workflow and distribution initiatives. She brings more than a decade of experience driving growth across digital, streaming and broadcast platforms, with deep expertise in editorial strategy, product integration, audience development and organizational change. She’s known for building high-performing teams, creating scalable workflows and pairing strong editorial judgment with data-driven decision-making.
Most recently, Joanie served as Vice President of Content at TEGNA, where she oversaw content strategy and operations across 64 brands. During her tenure, she led major initiatives focused on newsroom modernization and platform growth. She spearheaded the launch of their national breaking news desk, audience team and streaming team.
Recognized for her ability to bridge editorial, technology and business strategy, Joanie has led enterprise-wide operational transformation efforts, developed AI and digital training programs for thousands of journalists and partnered closely with executive leadership on long-term growth initiatives. Prior to joining the TEGNA leadership team, she served as Digital Director at WUSA9, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate in Washington, D.C.
Joanie was named to Forbes 30 Under 30 and Broadcasting & Cable’s Digital Dynamos list. She earned her degree in journalism from Penn State University.
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 serving 120 full-power television markets that collectively reach approximately
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Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333
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