Chris Ripley (Sinclair)
Chris Ripley is the Chief Executive Officer of Sinclair, Inc.
Sinclair notes stronger political ad buys in Q1 as midterm budgets open
Sinclair reported a boost in Q1 revenue, driven largely by high sports viewership on its local TV stations that brought in sizable ad revenue.
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Sinclair logs financial loss during 2025, weak distribution fees weigh on revenue
Sinclair reported lower 2025 earnings as political ads cooled, but growth in core advertising and sports demand boosted its outlook for 2026.
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Sinclair CEO: Open season for broadcasters mergers, acquisitions
Two months after Sinclair said it was reviewing its businesses, Sinclair's top executive hinted the company is ready to buy.
Sinclair revenue drops on weaker advertising income during Q3
With political advertising dried up, Sinclair posted a year-over decline in total revenue, despite gains in its local media and tech businesses.
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Sinclair to commemorate America 250 with multi-platform coverage
"Amazing America 250" is backed by Sinclair's The National News Desk, and will broadcast on TV and streaming platforms throughout the year.
Sinclair launches strategic review of businesses
Sinclair, Inc.'s board of directors has authorized a comprehensive strategic review of its broadcast operations, with the goal of possibly spinning out or selling certain assets
Sinclair revenue dips to $784 million during Q2
Sinclair posted a net loss of $64 million during Q2, compared to a $17 million profit last year.
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Sinclair launches media-for-equity program
Small businesses and startups will get access to Sinclair's local media advertising and marketing products in exchange for equity in their companies.
Sinclair CEO: Mergers can be done, even without regulatory changes
The broadcaster also sees a path toward substantial revenue opportunities via NextGen TV if a plan to fully sunset the ATSC 1.0 standard takes effect.
Sinclair logs $3.6 billion in revenue during 2024, execs tout strong Q4 for political ads
Sinclair, Inc. earned $405 million in political advertising last year that boosted the company's top line revenue to nearly $3.6 billion in 2024.
Sinclair sees political revenue jump 31 percent in Q3
Sinclair saw significant gains in its affiliate fee and political advertising revenues during the company's third quarter of the year.
Sinclair CEO: Current FCC not doing its job
A Republican-led FCC would be better for broadcast deregulation, Sinclair's Chris Ripley said in an interview.