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Sinclair, Inc. reports news across its diversified media business, including local television stations affiliated with major broadcast networks, Tennis Channel, multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest, and AMP Media digital content and podcasts. Company updates commonly address advertising revenue, distribution revenue, political advertising cycles, live sports programming, station operations and portfolio actions involving media or broadcast-technology assets.
Recurring Sinclair announcements also include quarterly financial results, cash dividends on its Class A and Class B common stock, debt and liquidity actions, investor conference participation, and community initiatives under the Sinclair Cares brand.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (SBGI) reported a 26% increase in consolidated total revenue to $1,612 million for Q2 2021 compared to the previous year.
However, the company experienced a net loss of $332 million, reversing from a net income of $252 million in Q2 2020. Adjusted EBITDA rose 70% to $433 million.
CEO Chris Ripley highlighted significant growth in advertising revenues and the ongoing recovery in the core advertising market.
The company plans to enhance its multi-channel content and community engagement strategies moving forward.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) will announce its Q2 2021 earnings on August 4, 2021, at 7:30 a.m. ET. A follow-up conference call will be held at 9:30 a.m. ET to discuss the results.
The call will be accessible via a live webcast on www.sbgi.net. Participants are advised to join at least two minutes early by calling 877-407-8033. A replay of the call will also be available on the company's website.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced the launch of The National Desk's late news, starting September 27, featuring award-winning journalists Meagan O’Halloran and Eugene Ramirez. O’Halloran returns to anchor the evening edition, while Ramirez will serve as Live Desk Anchor. The program aims to provide a commentary-free overview of impactful news and will reach viewers across 64 stations in 60 markets and on Sinclair’s free OTT platform STIRR. A new website and app will also be launched soon for immediate news access.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) has appointed John McClure as Vice President and Chief Information Security Officer. In this pivotal role, McClure will spearhead the company's information security strategy across all business functions. With over 25 years of experience, including prior leadership at Laureate Education, he aims to enhance Sinclair's cybersecurity posture amidst increasing risks. Sinclair's executive team expects McClure to collaborate closely with leadership to secure its services and networks effectively, supporting the company's ongoing growth and innovation in the media sector.
Sinclair Broadcast Group's STIRR has enhanced its content on STIRR City channels by introducing locally-produced news specials. Beginning July 1 and 8, Baltimore audiences will see the documentary Baltimore is Dying and the town hall special Your Voice, Your Future Town Hall: City in Crisis. STIRR City Baltimore features over 10 hours of daily news and aims to provide regionally relevant content. The service, boasting over 7 million downloads, offers 100+ free channels including significant local programming.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced the launch of local news operations at its FOX 29 WUTV in Buffalo, NY, starting July 1, 2021. The station will air nightly newscasts at 10 p.m., providing comprehensive local news coverage alongside reports from Sinclair's network of stations. The launch includes a digital platform, 'Buffalo Plus,' focused on Buffalo Bills and Sabres coverage. The team will be led by experienced journalists, including News Director Kelly Holland, emphasizing Sinclair's commitment to local journalism and timely reporting.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) held its Annual Shareholders' Meeting, where shareholders elected ten Directors, including Executive Chairman David D. Smith. The meeting also ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the independent accounting firm for fiscal year 2021 and approved amendments to the Employee Stock Purchase Plan and the Long-Term Incentive Plan to increase share issuance. A detailed vote tabulation will be submitted in a Current Report on Form 8-K.
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Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) has launched the "Sinclair Cares: Roll Up Your Sleeves" campaign in collaboration with the American Red Cross. This initiative, which began on World Blood Donor Day and runs until July 23, aims to bolster U.S. blood supplies through donations, volunteer work, and financial contributions. The campaign highlights the ongoing blood shortage exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and emphasizes the critical need for donations. In 2020, the campaign successfully collected around 2,000 units of blood, and this year aims to increase participation via Sinclair's extensive media platforms.
Sinclair Broadcast Group (Nasdaq: SBGI) has announced its annual stockholders meeting, set for June 28th, to be webcast at www.sbgi.net starting at 10 a.m. ET. Certain Board members and senior management will attend virtually, encouraging stockholders to do the same. Participants cannot vote or revoke proxies during the webcast but are urged to cast votes using methods outlined in proxy materials. Sinclair operates 185 TV stations and 21 regional sports networks, providing extensive local news and sports content across multiple platforms.