TEGNA Launches Quest Streaming App Experience Bringing Viewers Hundreds of Hours of Adventure Reality Content

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) has launched the Quest streaming app, a free, ad-supported service providing on-demand adventure and exploration programming. The app features a diverse catalog including factual entertainment and reality series, accessible on various platforms like Roku and Fire TV. Highlighted programs include The Aviators and Aussie Gold Hunters, with more content expected. This release follows the previous launch of the True Crime Network streaming app, reflecting TEGNA's commitment to innovative entertainment offerings.

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• Launch of the Quest streaming app increases TEGNA's digital content portfolio.
• The app offers a diverse range of popular adventure programming, attracting potential ad revenue.
• Expansion into ad-supported streaming aligns with current media consumption trends.

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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that Quest, a 24/7 adventure and exploration multicast network, has launched an ad-supported free streaming service. The streaming app offers on demand programming from a vast catalog of factual entertainment, science, history and engineering programs, and daring adventure-reality series. The Quest app is available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android and iOS.

The Quest streaming app offers hundreds of hours of adventure programming about nature’s greatest dangers, history’s greatest mysteries and man’s greatest achievements. (Graphic: Business Wire)

“The Quest app offers a first-class, totally free streaming experience to ensure our viewers can watch their favorite Quest series whenever and wherever they want,” said Brian Weiss, vice president, entertainment programming and multicast networks, TEGNA. “Coupled with our prior launch of the True Crime Network streaming app, this launch furthers TEGNA’s commitment to providing outstanding ad-supported entertainment products to our viewers.”

The Quest streaming app offers hundreds of hours of exhilarating adventure programming about nature’s greatest dangers, history’s greatest mysteries and man’s greatest achievements. Series available to stream include entertaining and informative fare, such as The Aviators, Scrap Kings, Mayday, Huge Moves, Monster Moves, Giant Lobster Hunters, Chasing Monsters and Aussie Gold Hunters. More series will be added in the coming months.

The app will also feature Farpoint Film’s Ice Vikings. For the second season premiering on Quest and streaming in October 2021, TEGNA will serve as a co-production partner. The Quest streaming app will also feature documentary originals such as WFAA’s award-winning VERIFY “Road Trip: Climate Truth” and more from TEGNA stations later this year.

Quest is available in app stores now or on the web at watch.questtv.com. For more information, please visit QuestTV.com. Watch a preview of the Quest streaming app here.

About TEGNA

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4 network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks True Crime Network, Twist and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.

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For media inquiries, contact:

Anne Bentley

Vice President, Corporate Communications

703-873-6366

abentley@TEGNA.com

For investor inquiries, contact:

Doug Kuckelman

Head of Investor Relations

703-873-6764

dkuckelman@TEGNA.com

Source: TEGNA Inc.

FAQ

What is the Quest streaming app by TEGNA?

The Quest streaming app is a free, ad-supported platform launched by TEGNA, featuring adventure and exploration programming.

When did TEGNA launch the Quest streaming app?

TEGNA announced the launch of the Quest streaming app on September 9, 2021.

What type of content is available on the Quest app?

The Quest app offers hundreds of hours of adventure programming, including reality series and factual entertainment.

What platforms can I access the Quest streaming app on?

The Quest streaming app is available on Roku, Fire TV, Apple TV, Android, and iOS.

How does the Quest app benefit TEGNA's business strategy?

The Quest app enhances TEGNA's digital offerings and aligns with increasing consumer demand for ad-supported streaming content.