CHATTANOOGA, Tenn.,
Jan. 21, 2019 /PRNewswire/
-- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) ("Sinclair")
announced that Todd Ricke has been
promoted to General Manager of WTVC (ABC, FOX) in Chattanooga, Tennessee. Mr. Ricke will
also be responsible for the oversight of Sinclair's provision of
services to WFLI (CW) under a joint sales agreement. The
announcement was made by Steve
Marks, EVP & Chief Operating Officer of Sinclair's
television group.
In making the announcement, Mr. Marks said, "Todd has been with
Sinclair in Austin for almost 20
years and in sales management for the last eight. His
leadership and technology background should translate into great
successes in Chattanooga,
especially as media and technology converge."
"I am honored to be joining the talented team at WTVC and WFLI,"
commented Mr. Ricke. "The opportunity to be part of the
winning culture at News Channel 9 is very exciting for me and my
family. The full 360 marketing approach we provide our
clients makes this a great time to be with Sinclair."
Since 2012, Mr. Ricke has been the Director of Sales at
Sinclair-owned station KEYE (CBS) in Austin, Texas, where he joined Sinclair in
1999 and served as Local Sales Manager, Account Executive and IT
Director. Mr. Ricke also served in the United States Air Force.
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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