Gray Promotes Dana Neves to Senior Managing Vice President

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Gray Media has announced the promotion of Dana Neves to Senior Managing Vice President, overseeing television markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions. Neves, who previously served as General Manager of WFSB (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut for 7 years, began her career as an intern and progressively advanced through various leadership roles.

Her experience includes positions as News Director, Regional News Director, and Senior Vice President for Meredith , where she managed labor relations across multiple facilities. Following Gray's acquisition of Meredith's Local Media Group, she supervised stations in Connecticut, Maine, and Massachusetts while maintaining her WFSB leadership role. She was recently appointed Chair of Gray's Innovation Lab.

Neves, an Elon University graduate, actively participates in numerous nonprofit and civic boards, including The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation and the American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign.

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ATLANTA, April 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has promoted Dana Neves to Senior Managing Vice President, effective immediately. In her new role, Dana oversees a number of Gray’s television markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic areas. For the past 7 years, Dana has served as the General Manager of Gray’s WFSB (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut, and has led its Connecticut-focused broadcast sports network The Wax since its launch last year.   Gray will soon begin a search for Dana’s successor.

Dana began at WFSB as an intern. Over the years, she rose through the ranks with distinction, serving as News Director, Regional News Director, General Manager, and Senior Vice President for Meredith Corporation. She also had national responsibility for labor relations for Meredith’s print and broadcast facilities in New York City, St. Louis, Kansas City and Saginaw. Following Gray’s acquisition of Meredith’s Local Media Group, she began to oversee Gray’s stations in Connecticut, Maine and Massachusetts as a Regional Vice President while retaining her position as General Manager of WFSB. Recently, Gray named her as Chair of its Innovation Lab.

A proud graduate of Elon University, Dana holds a Bachelor of Arts and remains closely connected to her alma mater through her service on the Alumni Board.   She actively serves on many nonprofit and civic boards, including The Denise D’Ascenzo Foundation, the American Heart Association’s Go Red for Women campaign, and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association. Previously, she contributed her time and leadership to the Connecticut Police Chiefs Foundation, Mark Twain House Museum, Channel 3 Kids Camp, and the State of Connecticut Judicial-Media Committee.

About Gray Media:

Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. 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 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets.  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. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.

Gray Contact:

Sandy Breland, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, 404-266-8333

FAQ

What is Dana Neves' new role at Gray Media (GTN) and what regions will she oversee?

Dana Neves has been promoted to Senior Managing Vice President at Gray Media, overseeing television markets in the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

How long did Dana Neves serve as General Manager of WFSB before her promotion at Gray Media (GTN)?

Dana Neves served as General Manager of WFSB (CBS) in Hartford, Connecticut for 7 years before her promotion to Senior Managing Vice President.

What is Gray Media's (GTN) current market reach in US television households as of 2024?

Gray Media serves 113 television markets reaching approximately 37 percent of US television households, with 78 top-rated stations and 99 markets with first or second highest-rated stations.

What leadership positions did Dana Neves hold at WFSB before becoming Senior Managing Vice President at Gray Media (GTN)?

Dana Neves started as an intern at WFSB and progressed through roles including News Director, Regional News Director, and General Manager.

What boards and organizations is Dana Neves currently involved with while at Gray Media (GTN)?

Dana Neves serves on boards including The Denise D'Ascenzo Foundation, American Heart Association's Go Red for Women campaign, and the Connecticut Broadcasters Association.