TEGNA Media Wins Eight National Edward R. Murrow Awards
McLEAN, VA – 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:
- WXIA, Atlanta, GA: Continuing Coverage, Investigative Reporting, Writing
- WGRZ, Buffalo, NY: Website
- WFAA, Dallas, TX: Reporting: Hard News
- KUSA, Denver, CO: Use of Video
- WZZM, Grand Rapids, MI: Reporting: Sports
- 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.
For media inquiries, contact:
Steve Kidera
Manager, Corporate Communications
703-854-6077
skidera@TEGNA.com
For investor inquiries, contact:
Jeffrey Heinz
Vice President, Investor Relations
703-854-6917
jheinz@TEGNA.com