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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is a U.S. media company that operates 64 television stations in 51 markets and emphasizes trusted local news and services. The TGNA news page on Stock Titan aggregates coverage of TEGNA’s corporate announcements, financial results, strategic initiatives and transaction updates, alongside stories highlighting the work of its local stations.
Company press releases feature quarterly and annual financial results, including details on revenue trends, distribution revenue, advertising and marketing services (AMS) revenue, operating expenses, adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow. Investors can follow how factors such as political advertising cycles, macroeconomic conditions and local sports rights influence TEGNA’s reported performance.
News items also cover capital allocation decisions such as regular quarterly dividends, as well as updates on debt redemptions and leverage. TEGNA’s communications describe operational cost‑cutting initiatives and expansions in local programming, including the addition of more than 100 hours of new daily local content across over 50 markets and the appointment of content leaders focused on investigative journalism, weather and cross‑platform storytelling.
A significant stream of news relates to the pending acquisition of TEGNA by Nexstar Media Group, Inc.. Releases and regulatory communications discuss the definitive merger agreement, shareholder approval of the merger, expected closing timing, regulatory review under antitrust and communications laws, and related stockholder litigation and proxy disclosures. These items help readers track the progress and conditions of the transaction and its implications for TGNA stock.
TEGNA‑related news can also highlight station‑level achievements and partnerships, such as Edward R. Murrow Awards for journalism and agreements to broadcast Denver Nuggets and Colorado Avalanche games on Denver’s 9NEWS and My20. Readers interested in TGNA’s role in local news, sports and community programming, as well as the evolution of its ownership structure, can use this page to monitor ongoing developments and historical announcements.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) shareholders have approved all Board of Directors' proposals during the 2025 annual meeting. The key approvals include:
- Re-election of 10 board members including Board chair Howard D. Elias and CEO Mike Steib for one-year terms - Approval of executive compensation on an advisory basis - Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP as independent auditor for fiscal year 2025
Board member Karen H. Grimes has retired after five years of service. The re-elected directors will serve until TEGNA's 2026 Annual Meeting.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) has announced its Board of Directors has declared a regular quarterly dividend of $0.125 per share. The dividend will be paid on July 1, 2025, to stockholders who are recorded as shareholders at the close of business on June 6, 2025.
TEGNA's NBC affiliate WTHR and MeTV affiliate WALV in Indianapolis have extended their multi-year broadcast agreement with the Indiana Fever, expanding local coverage to 18 games for the 2025 season. The partnership showed strong results last season, with WTHR's local broadcasts achieving a 63% higher household ratings compared to national network games.
The agreement comes as the Fever sets a franchise record with 41 of 44 games scheduled for national television coverage - the highest number for any team in WNBA history. The local broadcast schedule includes key matchups against teams like Atlanta, Washington, Las Vegas, and Los Angeles, with games distributed between WTHR and WALV channels.
Premion, a leading CTV/OTT advertising platform, has announced significant expansions to its capabilities through the integration of Octillion. The enhancement strengthens its local CTV platform and demand side platform (DSP) with new tools focused on cross-channel performance and full-funnel outcomes.
Key improvements include a privacy-focused, cookieless platform for enhanced audience targeting, unified attribution tools for tracking customer journeys, and seamless identity resolution through a device graph. The platform now offers expanded omnichannel advertising solutions, combining CTV with video, audio, display, and retargeting capabilities.
The company has achieved TAG Platinum status for brand safety and fraud protection, including recertification for TAG Brand Safety and Anti-Fraud Seals, plus a new TAG Certified Against Malware Seal. Premion has also strengthened publisher relationships to drive local revenue growth and introduced simplified co-op advertising solutions to maximize campaign performance.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) has announced two key leadership appointments to strengthen its digital transformation strategy. Melissa Zimyeski joins as vice president of product and Mat Yurow as vice president of growth, both reporting to chief experience officer Dhanusha Sivajee.
Zimyeski, formerly senior vice president at Mayo Clinic, will lead product management and design of TEGNA's consumer digital products, including 50+ streaming apps, mobile apps, and websites across the company's local media portfolio. Her experience spans telecommunications, retail, and healthcare digital transformation.
Yurow, previously at Thrasio and with experience from The New York Times and Tripadvisor, will spearhead audience and revenue growth across digital products. His background includes successful growth marketing initiatives and digital transformation in subscription services, product strategy, and affiliate commerce.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) has announced it will host its first quarter 2025 earnings conference call on Thursday, May 8, 2025, at 11 a.m. (ET). The event will be accessible via webcast through the company's website and is open to investors, financial community, media, and public.
Phone participants must pre-register at investors.TEGNA.com at least 10 minutes before the scheduled start time to receive dial-in numbers and a unique PIN. The earnings announcement will be released before market opens on May 8, with related materials available through the Investor Relations section. The webcast will be archived for future access on the company's investor relations website.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) has partnered with Amazon Fire TV Channels to launch 'Fire TV Channels Bracket Breakdown,' a free series providing comprehensive coverage of the men's and women's NCAA Basketball Tournament. The series, produced by TEGNA's Locked On Podcast Network, runs from Selection Sunday (March 16) through the National Championship game (April 6, 2025).
The show features an impressive roster of experts including:
- Gordon Hayward - Former NBA All-Star and Butler Bulldogs standout
- Monique Billings - WNBA veteran and former UCLA star
- Jordan Robinson - WNBA insider and women's basketball expert
- Howard Megdal - Locked On Women's Basketball host
- Kylen Mills - Big Ten Network broadcaster
- Tenitra Batiste - ESPN commentator
The series will be produced at TEGNA's WFAA studios in Dallas and will be accessible on Fire TV, Fire tablet, and Echo Show devices with no downloads or fees required.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) has appointed John Treviño as president and general manager at WKYC, NBC's Cleveland affiliate, effective March 24. Treviño will oversee station operations and lead advertising initiatives as director of sales.
Treviño joins WKYC from KBMT-KJAC, where he served as president and general manager, achieving significant growth in broadcast share and streaming revenue. Under his leadership, the station ranked #1 in key newscasts and received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Treviño previously served as vice president and general manager at KDAF in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he launched Morning After, a live multi-platform daily news magazine. He also spent 11 years with NBCUniversal Local in leadership roles at KXTX-Telemundo39 and KXAS-NBC5.