MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jun. 21, 2016--
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today won eight National Edward R. Murrow
Awards. WXIA in Atlanta won three awards. The Edward. R. Murrow Awards
honor outstanding achievements in broadcast and digital journalism and
are sponsored by the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
“These national awards are recognition of the tremendous journalism
taking place every day across our company,” said Gracia Martore,
president and CEO, TEGNA. “Our innovative approach to storytelling and
focus on digital-first content makes an impact in the communities we
serve.”
Winners include:
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WXIA, Atlanta, GA: Continuing Coverage, Investigative Reporting,
Writing
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WGRZ, Buffalo, NY: Website
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WFAA, Dallas, TX: Reporting: Hard News
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KUSA, Denver, CO: Use of Video
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WZZM, Grand Rapids, MI: Reporting: Sports
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KREM, Spokane, WA: Reporting: Sports
TEGNA Media also won 64 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, which
were announced in April.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is comprised of a dynamic portfolio of media and
digital businesses that provide content that matters and brands that
deliver. TEGNA reaches more than 90 million Americans and delivers
highly relevant, useful and smart content, when and how people need it,
to make the best decisions possible. TEGNA Media includes 46 television
stations and is the largest independent station group of major network
affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of
all television households nationwide. TEGNA Digital is comprised of
Cars.com, the leading online destination for automotive consumers,
CareerBuilder, a global leader in human capital solutions, and other
powerful brands such as G/O Digital and Cofactor. For more information,
visit www.TEGNA.com.
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TEGNA Inc.
For media inquiries, contact:
Steve Kidera
Manager,
Corporate Communications
703-854-6077
skidera@TEGNA.com
or
For
investor inquiries, contact:
Jeffrey Heinz
Vice President,
Investor Relations
703-854-6917
jheinz@TEGNA.com
