John O’Brien Named General Manager of WAVE3 in Louisville, Kentucky

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Gray Television has appointed John O’Brien as the new General Manager of WAVE3, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky, effective April 25, 2022. O’Brien previously served as General Manager at Gray's WNDU in South Bend, Indiana, for 14 years, where he significantly expanded local news programming and earned accolades such as the Indiana Broadcasters Association's 'Station of the Year.' O’Brien replaces Ronna Corrente, recently promoted to Senior Vice President-Local Media.

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• John O’Brien's appointment may enhance local news programming at WAVE3.
• O’Brien's past success at WNDU includes expanding local news and receiving multiple awards.

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ATLANTA, April 13, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (“Gray”) (NYSE: GTN) has named John O’Brien as the General Manager of WAVE3, the NBC affiliate in Louisville, Kentucky (DMA 48).

For the past 14 years, John has served as General Manager of Gray’s WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Indiana. Before his move to South Bend, John was the General Sales Manager at Gray’s WILX, the NBC affiliate in Lansing, Michigan. Over the years, he has held sales management positions at WNWO in Toledo, Ohio, and WWMT in Kalamazoo, Michigan.

During his tenure at WNDU, the station expanded local news into new dayparts, collectively adding five and one-half hours of additional local news weekly. On multiple occasions, the Indiana Broadcasters Association has selected WNDU as its “Station of the Year.” In 2020, the National Association of Broadcasters Leadership Foundation selected WNDU to receive its Service to Community Award for Medium Market Television for the station’s series “Never Again: Prevent Bus Stop Tragedies,” which culminated in a new state law designed to protect children at bus stops. The Foundation’s Service to America Awards recognize outstanding community service by local broadcasters and selects local radio and television stations for their exemplary service to their communities.

John begins at WAVE on April 25th. He succeeds Ronna Corrente, who was promoted to Senior Vice President-Local Media last month.

About Gray:

Gray Television, Inc. is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. We are the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the United States that serve 113 television markets reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households. This portfolio includes 80 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station. We also own video program companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Honey, and PowerNation Studios, as well as Third Rail Studios.

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FAQ

Who is the new General Manager of WAVE3?

John O’Brien has been appointed as the General Manager of WAVE3.

When does John O’Brien start at WAVE3?

John O’Brien will begin his role at WAVE3 on April 25, 2022.

What was John O’Brien's previous position before WAVE3?

He was the General Manager of WNDU, the NBC affiliate in South Bend, Indiana.

What awards did WNDU receive under John O’Brien's management?

WNDU was named 'Station of the Year' multiple times and received the Service to Community Award in 2020.

Who did John O’Brien succeed at WAVE3?

He succeeded Ronna Corrente, who was recently promoted to Senior Vice President-Local Media.

What company owns WAVE3?

WAVE3 is owned by Gray Television, which is the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S.