Hearst Television
Hearst Television is an American broadcast company that owns around three dozen local television stations across 26 regional media markets. The company is a subsidiary of Hearst Communications and is based in New York City.
Sheldon Ingram to retire from Hearst’s WTAE to pursue acting career
General assignment reporter Sheldon Ingram is turning in the microphone at Hearst-owned WTAE to pursue an acting career full time.
Hearst stations to carry Tampa Bay Rays baseball games
Hearst Television has secured a new agreement with the Tampa Bay Rays to air a package of games across four Florida markets during the 2026 Major League Baseball season.
Hearst promotes Christopher Martinez to VP, Advanced Advertising
Hearst Television has promoted Christopher Martinez to the newly created role of Vice President, Advanced Advertising.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Glenn Haygood to retire from Hearst’s WLKY
Hearst Television says Glenn Haygood, the company's President and General Manager of WKLY-TV in Louisville, Kentucky, will retire later this year.
Hearst’s Pam Barber to retire from WMOR Tampa
Hearst television says Pam Barber will retire as the President and General Manager of its independent television station in the Tampa, Florida market.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Winter Olympic Games pull in strong numbers for NBC affiliates
NBC affiliates across the country are seeing viewership boosts thanks to the network's coverage of the Winter Olympic Games.
Hearst hires Eric Graves to lead weekend morning news show at KMBC
Hearst Television's local station in Kansas City has named Eric Graves as the newest anchor of its weekend morning news program "KMBC 9 FirstNews Weekend."
Hearst promotes Mike Kronenfeld to VP, National Sales
Hearst Television has promoted Mike Kronenfeld to Vice President of National Sales, expanding the responsibilities of a veteran broadcast advertising executive who joined the company in 2023.
ESPN Bet to close, sports network forges partnership with DraftKings
ESPN Bet is winding down after the network ended its 10-year deal with Penn Entertainment earlier than expected.
Hearst, CBS renew “The Visioneers” for 2025-26 TV season
Hearst Media Production Group has renewed "The Visioneers With Zay Harding" for a full season on CBS, with new episodes beginning October 4.
DirecTV expands “MySports” package to include more broadcast stations
Independently-owned ABC, CBS and NBC affiliates are joining a wide number of Fox stations and affiliates available through the plan.
Hearst promotes Brian Doyle to News Director of WMUR
Hearst Television has hired Brian Doyle, the current Director of Digital Strategy, to serve as the News Director of its New Hampshire TV station.