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Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) has appointed Stephanie Hedrick as the new General Manager of KTTC in Rochester, Minnesota, effective January 10, 2022. Hedrick, who started her career at KWTX in Texas, previously served as news director at KWQC in Iowa, where she significantly increased market share. Her predecessor, Bryce Caldwell, moved to WHNS in South Carolina following Gray's acquisition of Meredith Corporation. Gray Television is a leading owner of local TV stations and digital assets across the U.S.

Gray Television (GTN) has appointed Michael Hornfeck as General Manager of KOLD (CBS) in Tucson, Arizona, succeeding Eric Duncan. Hornfeck brings nearly 40 years of local media experience, having previously served as national sales manager at KVOA and held various management roles there since 2005. His strong ties to the Tucson community and in-depth knowledge of the advertising market position him well to lead KOLD moving forward.

Gray Television announces a two-year deal with legendary Atlanta anchor Monica Kaufman Pearson to host programs on CBS46/WGCL-TV and Peachtree TV/WPCH-TV starting February 2022. Pearson, a pioneer in journalism, is set to launch an interview-themed series, enhancing local programming aimed at deeper viewer engagement. Gray Television, which recently acquired CBS46 and Peachtree TV, aims to enrich its content offerings. With numerous accolades, Pearson is expected to significantly impact the stations' programming strategy.

Gray Television (GTN) has expanded its National Investigative Team, InvestigateTV, enhancing its commitment to investigative journalism. Lee Zurik has been promoted to Vice President of Investigations, while Jamie Grey and Greg Phillips have also received promotions within the team. New hire Daniela Molina joins as an Investigative Producer. The team plans to add more members in 2022, building on successful investigations that highlighted key issues such as government oversight and healthcare disparities. The InvestigateTV show, launched earlier this year, reached an average of 850,000 viewers per episode.

Gray Television has successfully completed the acquisition of Meredith Corporation's Local Media Group, totaling $2.8 billion, or $16.99 per share. This addition strengthens Gray's status as the second largest television broadcaster in the U.S., with anticipated annual revenues of over $3.2 billion. The deal is expected to boost free cash flow per share by 50% for 2021/22, while also leading to updated revenue guidance of $655-$665 million and operating expenses of $457-$466 million for Q4 2021. Gray aims to leverage this acquisition to enhance its market presence.

Origin Sports Network has expanded its distribution, now available on Samsung TV Plus and The Roku Channel, increasing its audience significantly. The channel features diverse sports content, including original programming like The Rise and Origin Sports Portraits, showcasing athletes from various eras. Upcoming themed programming includes Heisman Week and Bowl Week, featuring legendary performances. Chad Swofford from Raycom Sports expressed excitement about the network's growth and audience engagement.

Gray Television has appointed Jennifer Rieffer as the General Manager of WXIX (FOX) in Cincinnati, effective after the acquisition of Meredith Corporation’s Local Media Group on December 1, 2021. Rieffer brings 26 years of industry experience, having held various positions in sales and management at several television stations, including WDKY and WSMH. This strategic move comes as Gray prepares to enhance its market presence, becoming the second-largest television broadcaster in the U.S., serving 113 markets and reaching approximately 36% of U.S. television households.

Gray Television has appointed several new General Managers across its TV station portfolio as part of its acquisition of Meredith Corporation's stations, expected to finalize in December 2021. The new managers include Matt Moran in Cleveland, Pete Veto in Knoxville, Jim McKernan in Omaha, David Hughes in Charleston-Huntington, Peter Russell in Peoria, and Laura Serbon in Charlottesville. Gray will become the second largest TV broadcaster in the U.S., reaching 36% of U.S. households upon completing this acquisition.

Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) announced the transition of several General Managers to lead television stations being acquired from Meredith Corporation. This strategic move, expected to finalize in December 2021, aims to facilitate the swift integration of these stations into Gray’s existing operations. Key appointments include Erik Schrader in Atlanta, Debbie Bush in Phoenix, Jasmine Hatcher Hardin in Nashville, Andrew Stewart in Kansas City, Bryce Caldwell in Greenville-Spartanburg, and Eric Duncan in Mobile. Upon completion, Gray will become the second-largest U.S. television broadcaster, serving 113 markets.