RTDNA Awards a Record 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards to Gray Media Stations – the Most of Any Broadcaster
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) has achieved a historic milestone by winning 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism across seven of its local stations - the highest number received by any broadcaster this year.
Notable achievements include WRDW Augusta securing three national awards for investigative reporting, WMTV Madison earning two awards including coverage of a school shooting, and other stations being recognized for groundbreaking journalism ranging from true crime documentaries to investigations of public safety issues. The company's stations previously received 81 regional Murrow Awards, with these national winners emerging from that pool.
Gray Media operates the nation's largest network of top-rated local television stations, reaching approximately 37% of US television households across 113 markets. The company maintains the #1 rated station in 78 markets and ranks first or second in 99 markets as of 2024.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) ha raggiunto un traguardo storico vincendo 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards per l’eccellenza giornalistica, ottenuti da sette sue stazioni locali — il numero più alto tra i broadcaster quest’anno.
Tra i risultati più rilevanti, WRDW Augusta ha conquistato tre premi nazionali per il giornalismo investigativo, WMTV Madison ne ha ottenuti due, incluso il riconoscimento per la copertura di una sparatoria scolastica, mentre altre stazioni sono state premiate per reportage innovativi che spaziano dai documentari di cronaca nera a inchieste su questioni di sicurezza pubblica. Questi vincitori nazionali provengono da un totale di 81 Murrow Awards regionali precedentemente ricevuti dall’azienda.
Gray Media gestisce la più ampia rete nazionale di stazioni televisive locali di prima fascia, raggiungendo circa il 37% delle famiglie televisive statunitensi in 113 mercati. Al 2024 la società detiene la stazione con la valutazione #1 in 78 mercati e si classifica prima o seconda in 99 mercati.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) alcanzó un hito histórico al ganar 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards por excelencia periodística, repartidos entre siete de sus estaciones locales — la mayor cifra obtenida por cualquier cadena este año.
Entre los logros destacados, WRDW Augusta consiguió tres premios nacionales por reportajes de investigación, WMTV Madison obtuvo dos, incluida la cobertura de un tiroteo en una escuela, y otras estaciones fueron reconocidas por periodismo innovador que va desde documentales de crimen real hasta investigaciones sobre asuntos de seguridad pública. Estos ganadores nacionales surgen de un total de 81 Murrow Awards regionales que la compañía había recibido anteriormente.
Gray Media opera la red más grande del país de estaciones de televisión locales de primer nivel, alcanzando aproximadamente al 37% de los hogares televisivos de EE. UU. en 113 mercados. A 2024, la empresa tiene la estación con el puesto #1 en 78 mercados y ocupa el primer o segundo lugar en 99 mercados.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN)는 지역 방송국 7곳에서 국가 에드워드 R. 머로상(National Edward R. Murrow Awards) 10개를 수상하며 역사적인 성과를 달성했습니다 — 올해 방송사 중 최다 수상입니다.
주요 성과로는 WRDW Augusta가 탐사보도로 3개의 국가상을, WMTV Madison이 학교 총격 사건 보도를 포함해 2개의 상을 받았고, 그 외 여러 방송국은 실화 범죄 다큐멘터리부터 공공 안전 문제를 다룬 조사 보도에 이르기까지 획기적인 저널리즘으로 인정받았습니다. 이들 국가 수상작은 회사가 이전에 받은 81개의 지역 머로상 가운데서 선정되었습니다.
Gray Media는 전국에서 가장 큰 지역 최고 등급 텔레비전 방송국 네트워크를 운영하며 113개 시장에서 약 미국 TV 가구의 37%에 도달합니다. 2024년 기준으로 회사는 78개 시장에서 시청률 1위 방송국을 보유하고 있으며 99개 시장에서는 1위 또는 2위를 차지하고 있습니다.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) a franchi une étape historique en remportant 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards pour l’excellence journalistique, attribués à sept de ses stations locales — le plus grand nombre obtenu par un diffuseur cette année.
Parmi les réalisations notables, WRDW Augusta a décroché trois prix nationaux pour des enquêtes journalistiques, WMTV Madison en a obtenu deux, dont la couverture d’une fusillade scolaire, et d’autres stations ont été reconnues pour des travaux innovants allant de documentaires true crime à des enquêtes sur la sécurité publique. Ces lauréats nationaux proviennent d’un ensemble de 81 Murrow Awards régionaux précédemment remportés par la société.
Gray Media exploite le plus grand réseau national de stations de télévision locales de premier plan, atteignant environ 37 % des foyers télévisés américains dans 113 marchés. En 2024, l’entreprise compte la station classée n°1 dans 78 marchés et se positionne première ou deuxième dans 99 marchés.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) hat einen historischen Meilenstein erreicht: Das Unternehmen gewann 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards für herausragenden Journalismus, verteilt auf sieben lokale Sender — so viele Auszeichnungen wie kein anderer Sender in diesem Jahr.
Zu den bemerkenswerten Erfolgen zählt, dass WRDW Augusta drei nationale Preise für investigative Berichterstattung erhielt, WMTV Madison zwei Auszeichnungen gewann, darunter für die Berichterstattung über eine Schulschoßerei, und weitere Sender für bahnbrechende Recherchen von True-Crime-Dokumentationen bis zu Untersuchungen von Sicherheitsfragen gewürdigt wurden. Diese nationalen Preisträger stammen aus einem Pool von zuvor erhaltenen 81 regionalen Murrow Awards.
Gray Media betreibt das landesweit größte Netzwerk erstklassiger lokaler Fernsehsender und erreicht in 113 Märkten rund 37 % der US-Fernsehhaushalte. Im Jahr 2024 verfügt das Unternehmen in 78 Märkten über den Senders mit der Bewertung #1 und belegt in 99 Märkten Platz eins oder zwei.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media announced today that the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) awarded 10 National Edward R. Murrow Awards for excellence in journalism to seven of its local stations. This represents a record number of National Murrow Awards for Gray in a single year and the most wins by any broadcast television group this year.
- WRDW in Augusta, Georgia, received three national awards. Reporting included exposing a sheriff putting himself and his political supporters above the law by altering criminal charges, uncovering a faulty fire response system where delays had deadly consequences, and sharing the story of a unique friendship that formed in the devastation of Hurricane Helene.
- WMTV in Madison, Wisconsin, earned two national awards, including the station’s breaking news coverage of a deadly school shooting.
- Arizona’s Family in Phoenix, Arizona was awarded for an hour-long True Crime Arizona news documentary on a convicted serial killer who could get parole in six years.
- KCTV in Kansas City, Missouri, received a national honor for a newscast that covered the aftermath of the deadly mass shooting outside Union Station after the Chiefs Super Bowl parade and rally in 2024.
- WMBF in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, was awarded for reporting on a documented harassment incident that challenged a whole neighborhood and the state’s lack of a hate crimes law.
- WVUE in New Orleans, Louisiana, was honored for investigative reporting on laughing gas supplied for highs on the streets of their city. Their multi-part investigation changed the law in Louisiana and is influencing reforms across the nation.
- WIS in Columbia, South Carolina, was honored for a series of reports investigating the impact of high-speed police chases and their dangerous consequences.
In May, these stations first received regional Murrow awards for their reporting, along with 31 other Gray stations. Gray received 81 regional Murrow awards.
“Gray’s focus is always on exceptional journalism, impactful storytelling, and consistent delivery of content that serves our communities,” said Gray Chairman and CEO Hilton H. Howell Jr. “Congratulations to each of the recognized newsrooms for their outstanding work.”
“These awards reflect the trust our journalists earn every day,” Gray’s Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Sandy Breland said. “We are so proud of the teams at WRDW, WMTV, Arizona’s Family, KCTV, WMBF, WVUE, and WIS for these significant honors.”
RTDNA has been honoring outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.
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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