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Rob Weisbord, Sinclair COO and President of Local Media, to Be Inducted Into the 33rd Annual Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame

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Sinclair's COO and President of Local Media, Rob Weisbord, will be inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame class of 2025. The ceremony will take place on September 30 at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom. Weisbord, who joined Sinclair in 1997, oversees operations across 185 television stations in 86 markets, including revenue management for Tennis Channel, multicast networks, and NewsON streaming platform.

As COO, Weisbord is responsible for local broadcast operations and revenue across all Sinclair divisions, including Compulse, the company's marketing technology arm. His role encompasses advanced revenue solutions, analytics, and exploration of strategic partnerships and acquisitions.

Rob Weisbord, COO e Presidente dei Media Locali di Sinclair, sarà inserito nella classe 2025 della Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. La cerimonia si svolgerà il 30 settembre presso il Ziegfeld Ballroom di New York. Weisbord, che è entrato in Sinclair nel 1997, supervisiona le operazioni di 185 stazioni televisive in 86 mercati, inclusa la gestione dei ricavi per Tennis Channel, le reti multicast e la piattaforma di streaming NewsON.

In qualità di COO, Weisbord è responsabile delle operazioni di trasmissione locali e dei ricavi in tutte le divisioni di Sinclair, inclusa Compulse, il braccio tecnologico di marketing dell'azienda. Il suo ruolo comprende soluzioni avanzate per i ricavi, analisi e esplorazione di partnership strategiche e acquisizioni.

Rob Weisbord, COO y Presidente de Medios Locales de Sinclair, será incluido en la clase de 2025 del Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. La ceremonia tendrá lugar el 30 de septiembre en el Ziegfeld Ballroom de Nueva York. Weisbord, quien se unió a Sinclair en 1997, supervisa las operaciones de 185 estaciones de televisión en 86 mercados, incluyendo la gestión de ingresos para Tennis Channel, redes multicast y la plataforma de streaming NewsON.

Como COO, Weisbord es responsable de las operaciones de transmisión local y de los ingresos en todas las divisiones de Sinclair, incluyendo Compulse, el brazo tecnológico de marketing de la empresa. Su rol abarca soluciones avanzadas de ingresos, análisis y exploración de asociaciones estratégicas y adquisiciones.

로브 와이스보드(Rob Weisbord)는 신클레어(Sinclair)의 COO이자 지역 미디어 사장으로서 2025년 방송+케이블 명예의 전당에 헌액될 예정이다. 시상식은 9월 30일 뉴욕의 지그펠드 볼룸에서 열릴 예정이다. 와이스보드는 1997년 신클레어에 합류하여 86개 시장의 185개 텔레비전 방송국의 운영을 감독하고 있으며, 테니스 채널, 멀티캐스트 네트워크 및 NewsON 스트리밍 플랫폼의 수익 관리도 포함된다.

COO로서 와이스보드는 신클레어의 모든 부문에서 지역 방송 운영 및 수익을 책임지고 있으며, 회사의 마케팅 기술 부서인 컴펄스(Compulse)도 포함된다. 그의 역할은 고급 수익 솔루션, 분석 및 전략적 파트너십과 인수 탐색을 포함한다.

Rob Weisbord, COO et Président des Médias Locaux de Sinclair, sera intronisé dans la classe 2025 du Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame. La cérémonie aura lieu le 30 septembre au Ziegfeld Ballroom de New York. Weisbord, qui a rejoint Sinclair en 1997, supervise les opérations de 185 stations de télévision dans 86 marchés, y compris la gestion des revenus pour Tennis Channel, les réseaux multicast et la plateforme de streaming NewsON.

En tant que COO, Weisbord est responsable des opérations de diffusion locales et des revenus dans toutes les divisions de Sinclair, y compris Compulse, le bras technologique marketing de l'entreprise. Son rôle englobe des solutions avancées de revenus, des analyses et l'exploration de partenariats stratégiques et d'acquisitions.

Rob Weisbord, COO und Präsident der lokalen Medien von Sinclair, wird in die Klasse 2025 der Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame aufgenommen. Die Zeremonie findet am 30. September im Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York statt. Weisbord, der 1997 zu Sinclair kam, überwacht die Abläufe in 185 Fernsehsendern in 86 Märkten, einschließlich der Umsatzverwaltung für Tennis Channel, Multicast-Netzwerke und die Streaming-Plattform NewsON.

Als COO ist Weisbord für die lokalen Rundfunkoperationen und die Einnahmen in allen Sinclair-Divisionen verantwortlich, einschließlich Compulse, dem Marketingtechnologie-Zweig des Unternehmens. Seine Rolle umfasst fortschrittliche Umsatzlösungen, Analysen und die Erkundung strategischer Partnerschaften und Übernahmen.

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BALTIMORE--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame, the premier industry event paying tribute to the innovators within broadcast, cable, and streaming television, has announced that Rob Weisbord, Sinclair’s COO and President of Local Media, will be inducted into its class of 2025.

The 33rd annual gala will be held on Tuesday, September 30, at New York’s Ziegfeld Ballroom.

Weisbord joined Sinclair in 1997 and has steadily risen through the ranks, playing a pivotal role in the company’s growth and success. He is responsible for operations across the company’s 185 owned and operated television stations in 86 markets, overseeing local broadcast operations as well as revenue for all Sinclair divisions, including Tennis Channel, multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD/ROAR, and The Nest, as well as the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Weisbord also oversees Compulse, Sinclair’s marketing technology and managed services company. He focuses on advanced revenue solutions and analytics while also exploring strategic partnerships and potential acquisitions.

“I am truly honored to be inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame alongside so many esteemed industry leaders,” said Rob Weisbord. “This recognition is a testament to the incredible teams I have had the privilege to work with at Sinclair and the dedication they bring every day to innovation and excellence. I look forward to continuing to push the boundaries of our industry and delivering value to our audiences and partners.”

Chris Ripley, President and CEO of Sinclair, Inc., praised Weisbord’s contributions, stating: “Rob has been an integral part of Sinclair’s growth and transformation for nearly 30 years. His leadership, strategic vision, and commitment to innovation have propelled our company forward, enhancing the way we serve our communities and partners. His induction into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame is a well-earned recognition of his impact on the industry.”

The Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame class of 2025 joins the ranks of over 400 honorees. To view the new class of inductees, visit https://www.bchalloffame.com.

About Sinclair:

Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets affiliated with all the major broadcast networks; and owns Tennis Channel and multicast networks Comet, CHARGE!, TBD/ROAR, and The Nest. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.

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Jessica Bellucci, jbellucci-c@sbgtv.com

Source: Sinclair, Inc.

FAQ

When will Rob Weisbord be inducted into the Broadcasting+Cable Hall of Fame?

Rob Weisbord will be inducted on September 30, 2025, at New York's Ziegfeld Ballroom.

How many television stations does Sinclair (SBGI) currently operate?

Sinclair operates 185 television stations across 86 markets.

What are the main assets under Rob Weisbord's management at Sinclair (SBGI)?

He manages local broadcast operations, Tennis Channel, multicast networks (Comet, CHARGE!, TBD/ROAR, The Nest), NewsON streaming platform, and Compulse marketing technology.

How long has Rob Weisbord been with Sinclair (SBGI)?

Weisbord has been with Sinclair since 1997, approximately 28 years.
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