Rob Weisbord, Sinclair COO and President of Local Media, to Be Inducted Into the 33rd Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame
The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the innovators within broadcast, cable, and streaming television, has announced that Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s COO and President of Local Media, will be inducted into its class of 2025.
Sinclair Becomes First Broadcast Media Company Approved by FAA to Pilot Drones Over People Without Waiver for Newsgathering
Sinclair, one of the nation’s leading media companies, has achieved a groundbreaking milestone in drone journalism. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has accepted Sinclair’s Declaration of Compliance for Operations Over People, making Sinclair the first broadcast company authorized to fly drones over individuals and moving vehicles without needing an FAA waiver for newsgathering under FAA rules.
Amazon Web Services, Ateme, Enensys, ONE Media Technologies, and Sinclair to Demonstrate an ATSC 3.0 Station in the Cloud at NAB 2025
Achieving the critical industry goal of transitioning to ATSC 3.0 and sunsetting ATSC 1.0 will require creative and innovative solutions. The cloud era of broadcast television will make the transition of the top 55 markets by February 2028 or earlier, as well as the transition of the entire industry by February 2030 or earlier, an easily achievable goal. At NAB 2025, leading ATSC 3.0 (also known as NextGen TV) technology providers will showcase a cloud-native NextGen TV demonstration on a special broadcast channel in Las Vegas that Sinclair set up specifically to showcase what a full-spectrum NextGen TV broadcast can achieve.
Sinclair and ONE Media Technologies to Participate in NAB Show
Sinclair, Inc. and its subsidiary, ONE Media Technologies, will be participating in the 2025 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show next week in Las Vegas. Members of the leadership team will participate in multiple panel discussions and technical paper presentations during the April 5-9 show.
Q4 Earnings Highs And Lows: Wiley (NYSE:WLY) Vs The Rest Of The Traditional Media & Publishing StocksThe end of an earnings season can be a great time to discover new stocks and assess how companies are handling the current business environment. Let’s take a look at how Wiley (
NYSE:WLY) and the rest of the traditional media & publishing stocks fared in Q4.
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun Announce Expansion of ‘Spotlight on Maryland’ Investigative Journalism Initiative
WBFF/FOX 45, WJLA and The Baltimore Sun are proud to announce an expansion of “Spotlight on Maryland,” an investigative team dedicated to impactful and accountability reporting across the state. This collaboration will bring up to 20 additional investigative reporters to multiple platforms, significantly expanding coverage of critical issues that impact the citizens of Maryland and providing unmatched, comprehensive and powerful investigative reporting that you won’t find anywhere else.
1 Services Stock to Target This Week and 2 to IgnoreBusiness services providers thrive by solving complex operational challenges for their clients, allowing them to focus on their secret sauce. But cutbacks in corporate spending and the threat of new AI products have kept sentiment in check,
and over the past six months, the industry has tumbled by 1.1%. This drawdown was disheartening since the S&P 500 held steady.
Sinclair Announces Upcoming Retirement of Lucy Rutishauser, Executive Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), the “Company” or “Sinclair,” announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lucy Rutishauser, will retire after her successor is appointed and transitions into the role. The search for her replacement, which includes both internal and external candidates, is expected to commence shortly. Following her retirement Ms. Rutishauser is expected to serve as a senior advisor to the Company.
Sinclair Names Valeria Riccioli Director of Content for The National News Desk
Sinclair announced today that Valeria Riccioli has been appointed Director of Content for The National News Desk, where she will oversee content strategy and audience engagement. Utilizing the extensive resources of Sinclair’s local stations nationwide, The National News Desk delivers comprehensive, fact-driven reporting on the most significant national, regional, and local stories of the day.
Sinclair (SBGI): Buy, Sell, or Hold Post Q4 Earnings?Over the past six months, Sinclair has been a great trade. While the S&P 500 was flat, the stock price has climbed by 10.5% to $15.55 per share. This was partly thanks to its solid quarterly results, and the performance may have investors wondering how to approach the situation.
Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope
Sinclair today announced a partnership with The Salvation Army to launch Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope, a nationwide initiative dedicated to raising awareness about homelessness. With financial instability on the rise and many Americans just one paycheck away from crisis, Sinclair Cares: From Homeless to Hope aims to shed light on the many faces of homelessness and highlight solutions that offer hope and stability.
Reflecting On Traditional Media & Publishing Stocks’ Q4 Earnings: IMAX (NYSE:IMAX)Earnings results often indicate what direction a company will take in the months ahead. With Q4 behind us, let’s have a look at IMAX (
NYSE:IMAX) and its peers.
Sinclair Names David Todd Bailey Vice President/GM of KTXS in Abilene, TX
Sinclair today announced David Todd Bailey has been named Vice President and General Manager of KTXS in Abilene, TX.
Insider Scoop: 4 Stocks Insiders Are Buying and SellingAnalyzing recent insider trading trends reveals how key company figures are positioning themselves, potentially signaling future stock movements for investors.
Sinclair Names Joseph Tracy VP/GM of KDSM in Des Moines and KGAN in Cedar Rapids
Sinclair today announced that Joseph Tracy has been named Vice President and General Manager of KDSM in Des Moines and KGAN in Cedar Rapids.
TBD TV Network to Rebrand As ROAR
Sinclair today announced that TBD TV will rebrand as ROAR on April 28. The new name completes the network’s shift to broadcasting ground-breaking comedy franchises that deliver the funniest, most memorable, uproarious humor on TV. ROAR will debut a bold new visual identity, including fresh on-air graphics, updated social media handles, and an immersive brand experience.
Sinclair Becomes First Broadcaster to Implement LIVE AI-Powered Language Translation for Newscasts
Sinclair today announced it is pioneering the use of artificial intelligence to provide real-time live language translation of local newscasts. The first-of-its-kind test is underway in Baltimore/WBFF, San Antonio/KABB, West Palm Beach/WPEC, and Las Vegas/KSNV, allowing viewers to access Spanish language broadcasts live, in real time.
Sinclair (NASDAQ:SBGI) Reports Q4 In Line With ExpectationsMedia broadcasting company met Wall Street’s revenue expectations in Q4 CY2024, with sales up 21.5% year on year to $1 billion. On the other hand, next quarter’s revenue guidance of $772 million was less impressive, coming in 3.5% below analysts’ estimates. Its GAAP profit of $2.61 per share was 30.8% above analysts’ consensus estimates.
Sinclair Declares $0.25 Per Share Quarterly Cash Dividend
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that its Board of Directors has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.25 per share on the Company's Class A and Class B common stock. The dividend is payable on March 24, 2025, to the holders of record at the close of business on March 10, 2025.
Sinclair Reports Fourth Quarter 2024 Financial Results
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI), the "Company" or "Sinclair," today reported financial results for the three and twelve months ended December 31, 2024.
Sinclair Names Tanya Winscott Vice President/General Manager of KMPH and KFRE in Fresno, CA
Sinclair today announced the appointment of Tanya Winscott as Vice President and General Manager of KMPH/FOX and KFRE/CW in Fresno, CA.
Sinclair Names Franco Gentile Vice President / General Manager of WKRC and WSTR in Cincinnati
Sinclair today announced Franco Gentile has been named Vice President and General Manager of WKRC and WSTR, Sinclair’s owned and/or operated television stations in Cincinnati.
Sinclair Partners With Nexstar to Distribute Multicast Networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD TV and The Nest
Sinclair today announced a broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with Nexstar to renew and expand the clearances for Comet, CHARGE!, TBD and The Nest, Sinclair’s free, over-the-air multicast television networks. These renewals and additions represent over 15M total U.S. households, further bolstering the complete national coverage in key markets and prime channel positions for the networks.
