MADISON, Wis., Dec. 10, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Eric J. Krieghoff has been named General Manager
for WMSN (FOX) in Madison,
WI. The announcement was made by Steve Marks, EVP & Chief Operating Officer
of Sinclair's television group.
In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "We are pleased to
welcome Eric back to Sinclair. His deep roots in Wisconsin, going all the way back to the very
beginning of his 25-year career, combined with extensive television
sales experience make him an ideal leader for our Madison
station."
"I am honored to return to WMSN-TV, Fox 47, as the General
Manager. I spent my first eleven years in broadcast sales at
WMSN-TV," commented Mr. Krieghoff. "From exclusive digital
products to Green Bay Packers football, we have the best platform
of marketing assets in the Madison
market, all designed to provide outstanding ROI for our
customers."
Mr. Krieghoff has worked in outdoor advertising since 2011, most
recently as General Manager of the Wisconsin division at Fairway Outdoor
Advertising. Prior to that, he held various sales management
positions at several television stations in the Madison and Green
Bay areas, including spending his first eleven years at
WMSN-TV as an Account Executive and New Business Manager. Mr.
Krieghoff holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from the University
of Wisconsin.
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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