Derek Rogers Joins Gray Media as General Manager of KXII and FXII in Sherman, Texas
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) has announced that Derek Rogers will become the new General Manager and Director of Sales for KXII (CBS) and FXII (FOX) in Sherman, Texas, effective January 6, 2025. Rogers, who brings over 25 years of media experience, will succeed Rick Dean, who is retiring after 39 years at the stations. Rogers joins from WCBI in Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi, where he served as General Manager.
Rogers is an Emmy-nominated producer with multiple AP and MAB awards, including Documentary and Achievement in Broadcasting. He is a graduate of Mississippi State University's School of Business and has served as the Board President of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) ha annunciato che Derek Rogers diventerà il nuovo Direttore Generale e Direttore Vendite per KXII (CBS) e FXII (FOX) a Sherman, Texas, a partire dal 6 gennaio 2025. Rogers, che vanta oltre 25 anni di esperienza nel settore dei media, succederà a Rick Dean, che andrà in pensione dopo 39 anni presso le emittenti. Rogers proviene da WCBI a Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di Direttore Generale.
Rogers è un produttore nominato agli Emmy con diversi premi AP e MAB, tra cui Documentario e Riconoscimento nel Broadcasting. È laureato presso la Scuola di Business della Mississippi State University e ha ricoperto il ruolo di Presidente del Consiglio dell'Associazione dei Broadcasters del Mississippi.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) ha anunciado que Derek Rogers será el nuevo Gerente General y Director de Ventas de KXII (CBS) y FXII (FOX) en Sherman, Texas, a partir del 6 de enero de 2025. Rogers, que cuenta con más de 25 años de experiencia en medios, sucederá a Rick Dean, quien se retirará tras 39 años en las emisoras. Rogers proviene de WCBI en Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi, donde se desempeñó como Gerente General.
Rogers es un productor nominado al Emmy con múltiples premios AP y MAB, incluidos Documental y Logros en Radiodifusión. Se graduó de la Escuela de Negocios de la Universidad Estatal de Mississippi y ha sido Presidente de la Junta de la Asociación de Radiodifusores de Mississippi.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN)은 Derek Rogers가 텍사스 셔먼에 있는 KXII (CBS) 및 FXII (FOX)의 새로운 총괄 관리자 및 영업 이사가 될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이 임명은 2025년 1월 6일부터 시행됩니다. Rogers는 25년 이상의 미디어 경험을 지닌 인사로, 39년 동안 방송국에서 근무한 Rick Dean의 후임이 됩니다. Rogers는 미시시피주 콜럼버스-튜펠로에 위치한 WCBI에서 총괄 관리자로 근무한 바 있습니다.
Rogers는 다수의 AP 및 MAB 상을 수상한 에미상 후보이며, 다큐멘터리 및 방송에서의 성과로 인정받았습니다. 그는 미시시피주립대학교 경영대학원을 졸업했으며, 미시시피 방송인 협회의 이사회 회장을 역임했습니다.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) a annoncé que Derek Rogers deviendra le nouveau Directeur Général et Directeur des Ventes pour KXII (CBS) et FXII (FOX) à Sherman, Texas, à compter du 6 janvier 2025. Rogers, qui a plus de 25 ans d'expérience dans les médias, succédera à Rick Dean, qui part à la retraite après 39 ans au sein des stations. Rogers vient de WCBI à Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi, où il a occupé le poste de Directeur Général.
Rogers est un producteur nommé aux Emmy avec plusieurs prix AP et MAB, notamment en Documentaire et en Réalisation dans la Radiodiffusion. Il est diplômé de l'École de Commerce de l'Université d'État du Mississippi et a été président du Conseil d'administration de l'Association des Radiodiffuseurs du Mississippi.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) hat bekannt gegeben, dass Derek Rogers der neue Geschäftsführer und Vertriebsleiter für KXII (CBS) und FXII (FOX) in Sherman, Texas, wird, ab dem 6. Januar 2025. Rogers bringt über 25 Jahre Erfahrung in den Medien mit und wird Rick Dean nachfolgen, der nach 39 Jahren bei den Sendern in den Ruhestand geht. Rogers kommt von WCBI in Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi, wo er als Geschäftsführer tätig war.
Rogers ist ein Emmy-nominierter Produzent mit mehreren AP- und MAB-Auszeichnungen, darunter Dokumentation und Leistungen im Rundfunk. Er ist Absolvent der Universität von Mississippi im Bereich Betriebswirtschaft und war Präsident des Vorstands der Mississippi Association of Broadcasters.
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ATLANTA, Dec. 05, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray” or “Gray Media”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that Derek Rogers will join the company as the next General Manager and Director of Sales for KXII (CBS) and FXII (FOX) in Sherman, Texas, on January 6, 2025. He will succeed Rick Dean, who is retiring after 39 years at the stations, including the last 23 years as General Manager.
Derek has more than 25 years of experience in the media business, most recently as the General Manager at WCBI in Columbus-Tupelo, Mississippi. Derek began his broadcast career as a production manager at WCBI, and over time he served as the station’s production manager, promotions director, local sales manager and general sales manager. In 2014, after nearly three years as General Manager of WMGT-TV (NBC) in Macon, Georgia, he returned to WCBI as its General Manager. Derek is a graduate of the Mississippi State University School of Business, where he serves on the board of the Department of Communication. He is the immediate past Board President of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters. Derek is an Emmy-nominated producer and the recipient of multiple AP and MAB awards including Documentary and Achievement in Broadcasting.
“I am excited to join the strong team at Gray and at KXII,” Derek remarked. “I look forward to getting to know the clients and people of Texoma.”
About Gray:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
Gray Contact:
Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333
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