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 Corporation and is based in New York City.
Hearst Television, Dish Network avoid local TV blackout on satellite
The channels will remain on Dish Network through a new multi-year agreement reached Wednesday afternoon; financial terms were not disclosed.
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Hearst Television promotes Joe Fortunato to Vice President, Revenue
Fortunato will help drive revenue growth across broadcast, streaming video, OTT/connected television, digital video, programmatic, social and branded content.
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Hearst Television promotes Derek Schnell to Vice President, News
Hearst Television has promoted veteran news executive Derek Schnell to Vice President, News, expanding his role across the company’s local television news operations.
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Hearst to acquire full ownership of A+E Global Media
Hearst has agreed to acquire Disney's equity stake in A+E Global Media, the companies announced this week.
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.
Hearst Television, Viamedia.ai launch household-level addressable TV advertising
Advertisers can target specific households while accessing traditional broadcast inventory.
Hearst promotes Andrea Stahlman to President, GM of WLKY Louisville
Hearst Television has promoted Andrea Stahlman to President and General Manager of WLKY-TV, elevating the long-time news executive to lead the company’s CBS affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky.
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.
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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.
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