TEGNA and Sony Pictures Television Announce Distribution Partnership
January 16 2018 - 9:00AM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) and Sony Pictures Television (SPT)
(NYSE: SNE) announced today the two media companies have entered
into an exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement for TEGNA’s
programming in the United States and internationally. Under the
terms of the deal, SPT will distribute all TEGNA owned first-run
programming, including the new series “Daily Blast Live” (“DBL”),
as well as future development. TEGNA and SPT have formed a powerful
programming partnership to collectively launch shows to air on
TEGNA stations, with the goal of increasing their national
footprint in broadcast and cable. SPT will also act as the
exclusive advertising sales representative for national barter and
integrations, and will retain the right to market and promote the
programs in all media.
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“It’s a one-of-a-kind agreement, where TEGNA and Sony Pictures
Television each bring distinct strengths to the new partnership,”
said Robert Sullivan, senior vice president for programming, TEGNA.
“With ‘Daily Blast Live’ and other programs in our creative
pipeline, together with Sony’s expertise in the three key areas of
sales, development and distribution, we look forward to expanding
our list of available content for TEGNA stations and beyond.”
“TEGNA is a first-class broadcasting company with
forward-thinking, digital and programming initiatives,” said John
Weiser, SPT president of U.S. distribution. “We are proud to
have been selected as their partner and to represent TEGNA’s shows
in the marketplace.”
“DBL” currently airs live in every time zone each weekday in 36
TEGNA-owned markets across the U.S. and on Facebook and YouTube.
The program features content trending in real-time from television,
digital and social media platforms. The deal also includes TEGNA’s
“Sister Circle,” the only daily talk show targeting an adult,
African American TV audience, and “Sing Like A Star,” a singing
competition program.
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 35 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.
About Sony Pictures Television
Sony Pictures Television (SPT) is one of the television
industry’s leading content providers, producing and distributing
programming worldwide in every genre and for every platform. In
addition to managing one of the industry’s largest libraries of
award-winning feature films, television shows and formats, SPT is
home to a thriving global production business operating 21
wholly-owned or joint venture production companies in 12 countries
around the world. Sony Pictures Television is a Sony Pictures
Entertainment Company.
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For media inquiries, TEGNA:Ellen BoothCorporate
Communications703-873-6274ebooth@TEGNA.comorFor TEGNA investor
inquiries, contact:Jeffrey HeinzVice President, Investor
Relations703-873-6917jheinz@TEGNA.comorFor media inquiries,
SPT:Stacy WeitzVice President,
Communications310-244-8834Stacy_weitz@spe.sony.com
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