BALTIMORE, Dec. 6, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) congratulates Mark Aitken, the company's Vice President of
Advanced Technology and President of ONE Media, for winning TV
Technology's 2018 Future Industry Innovator Award. Now in its
second year, the esteemed national competition recognizes the
contributions of top executives to the broadcast and media
technology communities.
Aitken is one of the broadcast industry's leading voices and
advocates for technological expansion. At the forefront of the
creation of the transformative "Next Generation" broadcast
transmission platform, Mark is a driving champion behind the
industry's commitment to provide unlimited access to broadcast
content through all devices, including mobile. The recent public
announcement made by multiple broadcast groups to commit to
implementing the new television standard by 2020 is proof of
Aitken's tireless efforts and steadfast leadership.
"Mark's vision and determination as a fierce advocate for the
broadcast industry is unparalleled. He has been a leader in the
development of critical ideas behind the advancement of Next Gen
TV, and I am pleased to congratulate him for receiving this
esteemed industry-wide recognition," said Sinclair CEO Christopher Ripley. "The entire broadcast
landscape is in the midst of significant change, and Mark should be
proud of what he has accomplished thus far in ushering the industry
into the future."
Award winners are selected by a panel of experts, evaluated on
their professional achievements, technical and business
innovations, and continuing influence within their industries.
Upon receiving this award Mark
Aitken commented "There are so many broadcasters looking for
that 'game changer idea' that lets us dramatically expand our
businesses and spectrum opportunities. ATSC 3.0 is that game
changer, tailor fitted to the needs of each and every
broadcaster. And I'm quite happy to be one of the NextGen
evangelists."
The full list of winners can be viewed here:
https://www.tvtechnology.com/news/future-announces-industry-innovator-award-recipients.
About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.
Sinclair is one of the largest and most diversified television
broadcasting companies in the country. The Company owns, operates
and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets.
Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and
operates the greatest number of award-winning news rooms in the
industry and is dedicated to impactful journalism with a local
focus. The Company has multiple national networks, live local
sports production, as well as stations affiliated with all the
major networks. Sinclair's content is delivered via
multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video
program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly
uses its website as a key source of Company information which can
be accessed at www.sbgi.net
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