All Money Raised Will Be Donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey
Relief Fund
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug. 28, 2017--
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today launched Texas Cares, an initiative to
support those in need following Hurricane Harvey. All money raised by
TEGNA’s stations will be donated to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey
Relief Fund. The TEGNA Foundation will match the first $100,000 of
donations.
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TEGNA launches Texas Cares initiative to provide relief for Hurricane Harvey victims. (Photo: Business Wire)
“Harvey’s devastation has shattered the lives of millions across Texas,”
said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “Our stations are coming
together to serve the greater good of our communities and help those who
need it most. Our stations in Texas are providing important, life-saving
information and aid during this catastrophic storm. In Houston, while
KHOU’s building was flooding, the station continued to provide vital
coverage across platforms. I am incredibly proud of the work our
stations are doing to keep their communities informed and safe while
providing help and relief to those who need it most.”
“This is a historic storm and heartbreaking situation for all those in
Harvey’s path,” said David Brady, CEO, American Red Cross of the Texas
Gulf Coast. “The threat of Harvey is not over and the Red Cross is
working around the clock to provide safe shelter and comfort for
hundreds of thousands of people who have been impacted. We applaud TEGNA
for coming together to support relief efforts. All money raised will be
critical as we continue to provide vital services and supplies to those
who need it most.”
Beginning Monday, August 28, all 46 TEGNA stations in 38 markets are
reaching out in their communities to help raise money for those impacted
by Hurricane Harvey. As part of the Texas Cares initiatives, all
stations are running stories on-air and across social media informing
viewers how they can help. All stations have a dedicated donation page
on their website. Donations to the Texas Cares initiative are tax
deductible and proceeds will go to the Red Cross Hurricane Harvey Relief
Fund.
More information can be found on each station’s website or go to www.TEGNA.com.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the
greater good of our communities. With 46 television stations in 38
markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers
across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top
25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television
households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults
on-air and 32 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been
consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R.
Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers
results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions
including OTT local advertising network Premion,
centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O
Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with
consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells
empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers
innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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