Gray Promotes Two Managers to New General Manager Positions

Rhea-AI Summary

Gray Television, Inc. (GTN) announced the promotions of Lori Bruffett to General Manager of KBTX in Texas, effective June 1, 2020, and Scott Sanders to General Manager of WMBF in South Carolina, effective June 29, 2020. Bruffett has a long tenure at KBTX since 1988, while Sanders brings 12 years of experience as Director of Sales at WIS. Gray operates in 93 markets, reaching about 24% of US households, ranking first in 68 markets as per Comscore.

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• Promotion of Lori Bruffett to GM of KBTX, indicating strong internal leadership.
• Scott Sanders appointed GM of WMBF, enhancing management experience.

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• None.

ATLANTA, GA, June 09, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) today announced the promotions of Lori Bruffett and Scott Sanders to General Manager positions. 

In Waco-Temple-Bryan, Texas (DMA 82), Gray promoted Lori Bruffett to General Manager of KBTX, the local CBS affiliate for the eastern portion of the market effective June 1st.  Lori started working at KBTX as an Account Executive in July 1988.  She became the station’s General Sales Manager in May 2011, and she has served as KBTX’s Station Manager since January 2014.  Over these past 32 years, Lori’s dedication and commitment have been instrumental in leading KBTX’s mission to provide outstanding service to the entire Bryan/College Station community.

In Myrtle Beach-Florence, South Carolina (DMA 97), Gray named Scott Sanders as the new General Manager of NBC affiliate WMBF, effective June 29th.  For the past 12 years, Scott has served as Director of Sales for Gray’s WIS, which is the NBC affiliate for the Columbia, South Carolina, market.  Prior to WIS, Scott was the Regional Director of WRLH in Richmond, Virginia, and WTVZ in Norfolk, Virginia, and the General Manager of WTVZ.  Earlier, Scott spent five years as the National Sales Manager for KTVU in San Francisco, California.  

About Gray Television:

Gray currently owns and/or operates television stations and leading digital properties in 93 television markets that collectively reach approximately 24 percent of US television households.  Over calendar year 2019, Gray’s stations were ranked first in 68 markets, and first or second in 86 markets, as calculated by Comscore’s audience measurement service.   Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo-Raycom, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content. For further information, please visit  www.gray.tv

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Attachments

• Lori Brufett
• Scott Sanders

Gray Contacts: 

Website:  www.gray.tv

Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333

FAQ

What recent management changes occurred at Gray Television (GTN)?

Lori Bruffett was promoted to General Manager of KBTX in Texas, and Scott Sanders was named General Manager of WMBF in South Carolina.

When did Lori Bruffett's promotion at KBTX take effect?

Lori Bruffett's promotion to General Manager of KBTX took effect on June 1, 2020.

What is the effective date of Scott Sanders as General Manager of WMBF?

Scott Sanders will take on his role as General Manager of WMBF effective June 29, 2020.

How many markets does Gray Television (GTN) operate in?

Gray Television operates in 93 television markets across the United States.

What percentage of US households does Gray Television reach?

Gray Television reaches approximately 24% of US television households.