BALTIMORE, June 18, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast
Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) congratulates three of its news stations –
KATV (Little Rock, AK),
WGME (Portland, ME) and
WRGB (Albany, NY) – for
winning prestigious National Edward R. Murrow Awards, one of the
highest honors in journalism. In addition, Sinclair's National Desk
was awarded for its excellent work in digital storytelling. These
awards serve to reinforce Sinclair's commitment to delivering
hard-hitting local news that impacts the communities it serves
across the country.
"We are immensely proud of the exceptional work that our news
teams produce daily. Their commitment to excellence and
storytelling is what continues to set Sinclair apart from our
competitors," said Scott Livingston, Senior Vice President of
News for Sinclair. "Our work speaks volumes, and in the end,
the most important award is the support and trust of our
viewers."
KATV in Little Rock
received the award for Best Newscast for its coverage of a deadly
bus crash in Saline County. The
KATV team offered viewers compelling and well-produced
coverage that displayed powerful images and gripping sound,
constantly pushing to offer viewers the 'how' and 'why' of the
story.
WRGB in Albany was
honored for its Continuing Coverage of a tragic limousine accident
that killed 20 people. Covering every aspect of the story, the news
team did a deep dive into the limousine company, as well as into
existing state safety standards that played a role in the crash. By
working with its Sinclair-owned and operated sister stations in
upstate New York, WRGB was
able to leverage immense resources to ensure residents were updated
regularly.
In Portland, WGME won
the Innovation Award for its ongoing use of "weather on the go" and
mobile green screen technology to enhance the station's
presentation. As an example, WGME's meteorologists presented
the weather on ice skates while playing a game of hockey. While the
initiative originated from its Sinclair sister station WSYX
in Columbus, OH, WGME took
it to a new level, offering viewers creative ways to receive
weather updates.
Lastly, Sinclair's National Desk, formerly Circa, won for Sports
Reporting, highlighting a natural sound piece about rodeo athletes
who ride without insurance. Utilizing beautiful images to tell a
visually captivating story, the National Desk provided viewers
with a strong contextual feel.
The full list of winners can be viewed at the Radio Television
Digital News Association website.
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 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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