TEGNA Names John Treviño President and General Manager at WKYC in Cleveland
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) has appointed John Treviño as president and general manager at WKYC, NBC's Cleveland affiliate, effective March 24. Treviño will oversee station operations and lead advertising initiatives as director of sales.
Treviño joins WKYC from KBMT-KJAC, where he served as president and general manager, achieving significant growth in broadcast share and streaming revenue. Under his leadership, the station ranked #1 in key newscasts and received a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News.
With over 30 years of industry experience, Treviño previously served as vice president and general manager at KDAF in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he launched Morning After, a live multi-platform daily news magazine. He also spent 11 years with NBCUniversal Local in leadership roles at KXTX-Telemundo39 and KXAS-NBC5.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) ha nominato John Treviño come presidente e direttore generale di WKYC, l'affiliato NBC di Cleveland, a partire dal 24 marzo. Treviño supervisionerà le operazioni della stazione e guiderà le iniziative pubblicitarie in qualità di direttore delle vendite.
Treviño arriva a WKYC da KBMT-KJAC, dove ha ricoperto il ruolo di presidente e direttore generale, ottenendo una crescita significativa nella quota di ascolto e nei ricavi da streaming. Sotto la sua guida, la stazione si è classificata al primo posto nei principali notiziari e ha ricevuto un premio regionale Edward R. Murrow per le notizie in tempo reale.
Con oltre 30 anni di esperienza nel settore, Treviño è stato precedentemente vicepresidente e direttore generale di KDAF a Dallas-Fort Worth, dove ha lanciato Morning After, una rivista di notizie quotidiana in diretta su più piattaforme. Ha anche trascorso 11 anni con NBCUniversal Local in ruoli dirigenziali presso KXTX-Telemundo39 e KXAS-NBC5.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) ha nombrado a John Treviño como presidente y gerente general de WKYC, la afiliada de NBC en Cleveland, a partir del 24 de marzo. Treviño supervisará las operaciones de la estación y liderará las iniciativas publicitarias como director de ventas.
Treviño se une a WKYC desde KBMT-KJAC, donde se desempeñó como presidente y gerente general, logrando un crecimiento significativo en la cuota de audiencia y los ingresos por streaming. Bajo su liderazgo, la estación ocupó el primer lugar en los noticieros clave y recibió un premio regional Edward R. Murrow por Noticias de Última Hora.
Con más de 30 años de experiencia en la industria, Treviño fue anteriormente vicepresidente y gerente general de KDAF en Dallas-Fort Worth, donde lanzó Morning After, una revista de noticias diaria en vivo de múltiples plataformas. También pasó 11 años en NBCUniversal Local en roles de liderazgo en KXTX-Telemundo39 y KXAS-NBC5.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA)는 John Treviño를 WKYC의 사장 겸 총괄 관리자에 임명했다고 발표했습니다. WKYC는 NBC의 클리블랜드 계열사로, 3월 24일부터 발효됩니다. Treviño는 방송국 운영을 감독하고 판매 이사로서 광고 이니셔티브를 이끌게 됩니다.
Treviño는 KBMT-KJAC에서 사장 겸 총괄 관리자로 재직하며 방송 점유율과 스트리밍 수익에서 상당한 성장을 달성한 후 WKYC에 합류했습니다. 그의 지도 아래, 이 방송국은 주요 뉴스 프로그램에서 1위를 차지했으며 긴급 뉴스로 지역 Edward R. Murrow 상을 수상했습니다.
30년 이상의 업계 경험을 가진 Treviño는 이전에 Dallas-Fort Worth의 KDAF에서 부사장 겸 총괄 관리자로 재직하며, 다중 플랫폼의 라이브 일간 뉴스 매거진인 Morning After를 시작했습니다. 또한 KXTX-Telemundo39와 KXAS-NBC5에서 리더십 역할로 NBCUniversal Local에서 11년을 보냈습니다.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) a nommé John Treviño président et directeur général de WKYC, l'affilié NBC de Cleveland, à compter du 24 mars. Treviño supervisera les opérations de la station et dirigera les initiatives publicitaires en tant que directeur des ventes.
Treviño rejoint WKYC depuis KBMT-KJAC, où il a été président et directeur général, réalisant une croissance significative de la part d'audience et des revenus de streaming. Sous sa direction, la station s'est classée au premier rang des principaux journaux télévisés et a reçu un prix régional Edward R. Murrow pour les informations de dernière minute.
Avec plus de 30 ans d'expérience dans l'industrie, Treviño a précédemment été vice-président et directeur général de KDAF à Dallas-Fort Worth, où il a lancé Morning After, un magazine d'actualités quotidien en direct sur plusieurs plateformes. Il a également passé 11 ans chez NBCUniversal Local dans des rôles de direction chez KXTX-Telemundo39 et KXAS-NBC5.
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) hat John Treviño zum Präsidenten und Geschäftsführer von WKYC, dem NBC-Ableger in Cleveland, ernannt, mit Wirkung zum 24. März. Treviño wird die Betriebsabläufe der Station überwachen und als Verkaufsleiter die Werbeinitiativen leiten.
Treviño kommt von KBMT-KJAC, wo er als Präsident und Geschäftsführer tätig war und ein signifikantes Wachstum in der Zuschauerquote und den Streaming-Einnahmen erzielt hat. Unter seiner Leitung belegte die Station den ersten Platz in den wichtigsten Nachrichtensendungen und erhielt einen regionalen Edward R. Murrow Award für Breaking News.
Mit über 30 Jahren Branchenerfahrung war Treviño zuvor Vizepräsident und Geschäftsführer bei KDAF in Dallas-Fort Worth, wo er Morning After, ein tägliches Live-Nachrichtenmagazin auf mehreren Plattformen, ins Leben rief. Er verbrachte auch 11 Jahre bei NBCUniversal Local in Führungspositionen bei KXTX-Telemundo39 und KXAS-NBC5.
- Appointment of experienced leader with proven track record of revenue growth
- Previous success in increasing broadcast market share to #1 ranking
- Demonstrated ability to exceed streaming revenue projections
- Track record of successful digital platform expansion and technological modernization
- None.
TYSONS, Va., March 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced today that John Treviño has been named president and general manager at WKYC, the NBC affiliate serving Cleveland, Ohio, effective March 24. Treviño will be responsible for overseeing the station’s operations serving Cleveland community members across all platforms, as well as leading the station’s focus on driving results for advertisers as director of sales.
“John brings more than 30 years of experience in the local broadcast industry to Cleveland,” said Larry Delia, SVP, operations, TEGNA. “His A+ leadership at KBMT-KJAC has been instrumental in driving transformational growth at the station. John’s leadership and expertise will elevate our team at WKYC and further strengthen our commitment to serving the Cleveland community.”
"My time at KBMT-KJAC has been an incredible journey, and I’m proud of the work we’ve done to grow our business, expand digital storytelling, and strengthen community connections. As I transition to WKYC—a station with a rich legacy of excellence and deep community trust—I’m excited to build on that foundation. I look forward to working with a talented team to drive innovation, enhance audience engagement, and position WKYC for continued success in a rapidly evolving media landscape."
Treviño was most recently president and general manager of KBMT-KJAC, the flagship stations of the 12NewsNow network serving the Golden Triangle area of Southeast Texas. He led KBMT-KJAC through a period of transformational growth, increasing revenue, expanding digital and streaming platforms, and strengthening its position as a market leader. Under his leadership, the station’s broadcast share grew significantly, ranking #1 in key newscasts, while streaming revenue surpassed projections. He modernized newsroom operations, launched successful content initiatives, and implemented key technological upgrades that enhanced efficiency. He also expanded community partnerships and the creation of award-winning journalism, receiving a Regional Edward R. Murrow Award for Breaking News.
Previously, Treviño served as vice president and general manager of KDAF, the CW affiliate in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he spearheaded the launch of Morning After, a live multi-platform daily news magazine. Prior to KDAF, Treviño spent 11 years with NBCUniversal Local in Dallas-Fort Worth, where he held leadership roles at both KXTX-Telemundo39 and KXAS-NBC5.
Treviño has proudly served on the boards of several organizations that are making an impact in the greater Texas community, including the Texas Association of Broadcasters, the University of Texas at Arlington’s President’s Hispanic Advisory Council, the Greater Dallas Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, Visit Dallas, and Junior Achievement of Dallas.
A graduate of the University of Texas at Austin, he and his family will be relocating to Cleveland from Beaumont.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) helps people thrive in their local communities by providing the trusted local news and services that matter most. Together, we are building a sustainable future for local news. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches more than 100 million people on a monthly basis across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
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