Sinclair Broadcast Group and ONE Media 3.0 Executives to Speak at NAB Show, Las Vegas

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Sinclair Broadcast Group (NASDAQ: SBGI) will participate at the NAB Show in Las Vegas on April 23, showcasing advancements in ATSC 3.0 NextGen broadcasting. Executives, including President Chris Ripley and others, will lead panel discussions and host demonstrations, addressing the future of broadcasting and datacasting. Notable sessions include a press conference at 3 PM and discussions on Interactive NextGen Broadcast TV and HDR Transition. Sinclair’s innovations stand to transform the media landscape.

Sessions Will Focus on Latest ATSC 3.0 NextGen Broadcast Developments and Applications

HUNT VALLEY, Md.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Executives from Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) and its subsidiary, ONE Media 3.0, will be participating in the 2022 National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Show next week in Las Vegas.

Members of the company’s leadership team are scheduled to present in panel discussions during the NAB Show, while also hosting ATSC 3.0 demonstrations. Executives include:

• Chris Ripley, President and CEO
• Del Parks - President of Technology
• Mark Aitken - SVP of Advanced Technology, Sinclair Broadcast Group/President, ONE Media 3.0
• Jerald Fritz – EVP Strategic and Legal Affairs, ONE Media 3.0
• Mike Kralec, SVP, Chief Technology Officer
• John Zeigler, Chief Marketing Officer
• Skip Flenniken, VP & GM, Technology Business Development
• So Vang, VP of Emerging Technologies, ONE Media 3.0
• Walid Hamri, Senior Director, Media Systems
• Matthew Goldman, Senior Director, Media Engineering & Architecture
• Ernie Ensign, Senior Director of News Technology
• Josh Gordon, Strategy Consultant, ONE Media 3.0

"Sinclair is a leader in the development and integration of new technologies, including ATSC 3.0, transforming the media industry. We look forward to showcasing the latest innovations and sharing the expertise of our leadership team with the NAB community, the industry's most pioneering professionals,” said Chris Ripley, Sinclair's President and Chief Executive Officer.

Sinclair will host a press conference on Saturday, April 23 from 3-4pm in the NAB Press Briefing Room N242. Chris Ripley and Mark Aitken will discuss datacasting and the future of NextGen broadcasting, among other topics.

Additionally, the Sinclair/ONE Media leadership team will participate in the following NAB Show events:

Saturday, April 23
10:55-11:15am		What’s New and What’s Old with ATSC - Del Parks
		Panel discussion in W311-W313
3:00-4:00pm		Sinclair Broadcast Group Press Conference
		Chris Ripley and Mark Aitken NAB Press Briefing Conference Room N242
4:30–5:00pm		Devoncroft Executive Summit: The Broadcaster C-Suite: Strategic Drivers of Technology Investment - Mike Kralec
5:00-5:20pm		Devoncroft Executive Summit: Executive 1:1 Keynote – Chris Ripley
Sunday, April 24
9:35-9:55am		Interactive NextGen Broadcast TV – Mike Kralec
		Paper presentation in W307
10:35-11:35am		What’s Now and What’s Next with NEXTGEN TV - Skip Flenniken
		Panel discussion in N258-N260
12:00-1:00pm		New Developments in HDR Transition - Press Conference presented by Advanced HDR by Technicolor, Interdigital, Philips and Sinclair Broadcast Group - NAB Press Briefing Conference Room N242
12:55-1:15pm		A Practical Deployment of High Dynamic Range Video for Over-the-Air Broadcasting- Matthew Goldman
		Paper presentation in W307-W309
1:45-2:15pm		Deployment of Advanced Emergency Alerting and Informing (AEA&I) Services: A Progress Report – So Vang
		Panel discussion in W6428 - Connect Experiential Zone
2:35-2:55pm		Taking Control of Content Replacement using SCTE 224 for IP, Satellite and OTT Distribution – Walid Hamri
		Paper presentation in W311-W313
2:40-3:20pm		NextGen TV: Unlocking Revenue and Value for Broadcast Television- Mark Aitken
		Panel discussion in W10619 - CMIP Debate Theater
3:15-3:45pm		Cloud Production Reality and Futures – Mike Kralec
		Panel discussion in C5646 - Create Inspiration Zone
Monday, April 25
10:00-10:30am		ATSC 3.0 Datacasting- Real Experiences and Future Potential of Education and Safety Deployment – Mark Aitken
		Panel discussion in W6428 - Connect Experiential Zone
12:00-12:20pm		Advanced Emergency Information Services Consumer Facing Research
		– Josh Gordon- ATSC Presentation Zone W9022
3:00-3:30pm		NextGen TV Executive Q&A/ Sip & Speak Session with Mark Aitken
		LNU4- Networking Lounge
3:40-4:00pm		From Local to Live: Why TV is the Most Undervalued Marketing Channel – John Zeigler
		Panel discussion in W11100 - CMIP Presentation Theater
Tuesday, April 26
10:00-10:30am		How the ATSC 3.0-Enabled Broadcast App Personalizes Services for TV Users and Opens Opportunities for Stations – So Vang
		Panel discussion in W6428 - Connect Experiential Zone
10:00-10:30am		HDR in Today's Market – Matthew Goldman
		- ATSC Presentation Zone W9022
10:55-11:15am		Advanced News Acquisition Workflow - Ernie Ensign
		Paper presentation in W307-W309

Visit https://www.nabshow.com/ for information on credentials needed to attend the sessions.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 21 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 86 markets, owns multiple national networks including Tennis Channel and Stadium; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital and streaming platforms NewsOn and STIRR. 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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Press :

Jessica Bellucci jessica@belluccimedia.com

Josh Gordon: josh@joshgordon.com

Source: Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

FAQ

What will Sinclair Broadcast Group showcase at the NAB Show 2022?

Sinclair Broadcast Group will showcase advancements in ATSC 3.0 NextGen broadcasting and will host several panel discussions and demonstrations.

When is the press conference hosted by Sinclair at the NAB Show?

The press conference hosted by Sinclair will take place on April 23, from 3 PM to 4 PM in the NAB Press Briefing Room N242.

Who are the key executives representing SBGI at the NAB Show?

Key executives include Chris Ripley (President and CEO), Del Parks (President of Technology), and Mark Aitken (SVP of Advanced Technology).

What topics will Sinclair executives discuss at the NAB Show?

Executives will discuss topics such as datacasting, NextGen broadcasting, and the future of media technology.

What sessions should attendees look for regarding ATSC 3.0?

Attendees should look for sessions like 'What’s New and What’s Old with ATSC' and 'Interactive NextGen Broadcast TV' during the NAB Show.