Greg McAlister Named General Manager of KCBD/KLCW in Lubbock

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Gray Television has appointed Greg McAlister as the new General Manager of KCBD (NBC) and KLCW (CW)

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• Appointment of experienced broadcaster Greg McAlister as General Manager.
• Gray Television is poised to become the second-largest television broadcaster in the U.S.
• The anticipated acquisition of Meredith Corporation will enhance market reach significantly.

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11/05/2021 - 12:00 PM

ATLANTA, Nov. 05, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) announced that it has hired Greg McAlister as General Manager of KCBD (NBC) and KLCW (CW) in Lubbock, Texas.  

Greg started his career in broadcasting as a teenager working in the family business at the ABC affiliate in Lubbock, TX, where he experienced many areas of the operation before advancing to General Manager at the age of 24. A third-generation broadcaster, he has served almost three decades in various television station leadership positions in Lubbock, Corpus Christi and Victoria, Texas.

A graduate of Texas Tech University, Greg has served on the Board of Directors for the Texas Association of Broadcasters, and The Texas Tech Mass Communications Advisory Council. He is also a founding member of the Texas Tech Athletic Committee for Champions.

About Gray Television:

Gray Television, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States.  Upon its anticipated acquisition of the television stations of Meredith Corporation, Gray will become the nation’s second largest television broadcaster, with television stations serving 113 markets that reach approximately 36 percent of US television households.  The pro forma portfolio includes 79 markets with the top-rated television station and 101 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station according to Comscore’s audience measurement data.  Gray also owns video program production, marketing, and digital businesses including Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and RTM Studios, the producer of PowerNation programs and content and is the majority owner of Swirl Films.

Gray Contacts:

Website: www.gray.tv

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

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FAQ

Who is the new General Manager of KCBD and KLCW?

Greg McAlister has been appointed as the new General Manager of KCBD and KLCW.

What is the significance of Gray Television's acquisition of Meredith Corporation?

The acquisition will position Gray Television as the second-largest broadcaster in the U.S., reaching 36% of TV households.

What markets does Gray Television serve?

Gray Television serves 113 markets across the United States.

How many television stations does Gray Television own?

Gray Television owns top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the U.S., expanding its portfolio through the Meredith acquisition.

What is Greg McAlister's background in broadcasting?

Greg McAlister has almost 30 years of experience in various leadership positions in television broadcasting.