Gray Media
Gray Media ($GTN) is an American television broadcast company that owns or operates around 180 stations in 113 markets. In addition to its broadcast TV properties, Gray is the operator of streaming service Zeam, which offers local news feeds from its own stations and third-party broadcasters. The company also operates a number of regional sports broadcast networks, including the Gulf Coast Sports & Entertainment Network, the Rock Entertainment Sports Network and Palmetto Sports & Entertainment Network.
Gray Media to offer Atlanta Braves games in Spanish
Gray Media has signed an agreement with the Atlanta Braves to air two of its upcoming games in Spanish across more than a dozen Telemundo-affiliated stations in the southeastern United States.
Gray Media revenue rises 9 percent as political advertising surges during Q2
The company's earnings were boosted by stronger political advertising spend and the onboarding of new TV stations that contributed to its Q2 earnings in a meaningful way.
EARNINGS REPORT
FCC reviewing recent affiliation swap announcement, Chairman Carr says
The FCC generally cannot interfere in broadcast-related transactions involving network affiliation deals, but Carr is going to try anyway.
Sources: ABC affiliation shuffle in St. Louis part of pending station swap between Gray, Sinclair
The move will see KMOV offer ABC programming on a digital sub-channel; it isn't clear what Sinclair will put on its channel when the change occurs in September.
Gray Media agrees to buy American Spirit local television stations
The deal is valued at $50 million, and involves television stations primarily located in smaller TV markets.
TV affiliate groups to FCC: Broadcasters face increased pressure from networks, streaming services
The affiliate groups note local TV is often relied upon for local news in smaller markets, but the current distribution and fee model afflicting those stations makes local programming investments untenable over the long term.
After farewell goes viral, KWQC’s Dustin Nolan says he didn’t quit on-air
Nolan said his departure from a Gray Media-owned station was being spun to fit different narratives about local news.
FACT CHECK
Gray Media rolls out Political 360 digital advertising solution ahead of midterm election
Political 360 is designed to help campaigns, advocacy groups and issue organizations target voters more precisely across digital platforms.
Gray Media forges advertising pact with Madhive
The agreement announced this week gives Gray Media access to Madhive's advertising platform and artificial intelligence (AI) tools.
Gray Media appoints Jamie Bremer to General Manager, WFIE
Gray Media has appointed a long-time sales executive at its Evansville, Indiana television station to lead the outlet as its newest general manager.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Gray Media, Scripps finalize station swaps
Scripps and Gray have created new market duopolies in places like Colorado and Michigan.
Byron Allen: Layoffs in TV division were “thoughtful, humane”
Byron Allen was unconcerned about layoffs at his local TV stations because the economy rebounded to the point where there were "plenty of jobs."