TEGNA
TEGNA is a local broadcast company that operates more than five dozen local television stations in 66 markets across the country. The company is headquartered in Arlington County, Virginia.
As of March 2026, TEGNA is operating as a subsidiary business of Nexstar Media Group, though the company is required to maintain separate executive leadership and operations due to ongoing litigation over the merger. Until 2015, TEGNA was part of Gannett Company.
Former TEGNA CEO Michael Steib takes top job at Angi
The former top boss at local television broadcaster TEGNA has traded media for digital home services.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Ex-TEGNA exec Adrienne Roark joins media tech firm Genna
Genna develops artificial intelligence tools that help news organizations convert reporting into video programming.
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Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal
Public interest groups, labor unions and cable operators have challenged the FCC's decision while seeking judicial review.
Hearst Television hires TEGNA veteran Chris Plourde for distribution role
Plourde joins Hearst after 20 years at TEGNA, most recently as Vice President of Financial Planning & Analysis.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
TEGNA appoints Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta, Macon TV stations
Thomas most-recently oversaw TEGNA's TV stations in parts of Florida; he previously worked at the broadcaster's Atlanta duopoly as their station manager.
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TEGNA names four execs to expanded ad sales leadership roles
The broadcaster said the new promotions were intended to strengthen its ad operations through tech, sales experience and new approaches.
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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
A court date scheduled for mid-November will allow Nexstar, DIRECTV and state attorneys general to argue their case over an injunction issued in an antitrust lawsuit.
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TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
Judge won’t force Nexstar to release “efficiency” details in TEGNA antitrust case
A judge left open the possibility that plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Nexstar could seek the same information through expert testimony at trial.
NEW DETAILS
TEGNA appoints Joan Barrett, Kate Morris, Brad Ramsey as Group General Managers
The three executives report to TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini and will supervise local station general managers across two regions each.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Braiden Bell lawyers up, asks Trail Blazers for another shot
A sports broadcaster who lost his job with the Portland Trail Blazers before it even began is asking the team to reconsider their decision and has hired a lawyer to handle publicity on his behalf.
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TEGNA brings basketball to broadcast stations in Memphis, Minneapolis
TEGNA-owned stations in Minneapolis and Memphis will offer more than a dozen NBA games on free, over-the-air TV this season.