TEGNA Names Scott Dempsey President and General Manager at WLTX in Columbia, South Carolina
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) has appointed Scott Dempsey as president and general manager of WLTX, its CBS affiliate in Columbia, South Carolina. Dempsey brings significant experience from his 2015-2022 role as vice president and general manager at WBTV in Charlotte, where he led the station to achieve top market position for the first time in 35 years.
During his career, Dempsey served as a regional vice president for Raycom Media, overseeing multiple stations across the Southeast. His background includes sales positions at ABC National Sales, WABC-TV, and WFTS-TV, as well as entrepreneurial experience as CEO of a Florida-based home building business.
In his new role at WLTX, Dempsey will be responsible for managing station operations across all platforms and driving advertiser results. The appointment is effective immediately.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ha nominato Scott Dempsey come presidente e direttore generale di WLTX, la sua affiliata CBS a Columbia, Carolina del Sud. Dempsey porta con sé un'importante esperienza dal suo ruolo di vice presidente e direttore generale di WBTV a Charlotte dal 2015 al 2022, dove ha guidato la stazione a raggiungere la prima posizione di mercato per la prima volta in 35 anni.
Durante la sua carriera, Dempsey ha ricoperto il ruolo di vice presidente regionale per Raycom Media, supervisando più stazioni nel sud-est. La sua esperienza comprende posizioni di vendita presso ABC National Sales, WABC-TV e WFTS-TV, oltre a un'esperienza imprenditoriale come CEO di un'azienda di costruzione di case in Florida.
Nel suo nuovo ruolo presso WLTX, Dempsey sarà responsabile della gestione delle operazioni della stazione su tutte le piattaforme e della promozione dei risultati pubblicitari. La nomina è immediatamente efficace.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) ha nombrado a Scott Dempsey como presidente y director general de WLTX, su afiliada de CBS en Columbia, Carolina del Sur. Dempsey aporta una experiencia significativa de su papel como vicepresidente y director general en WBTV en Charlotte de 2015 a 2022, donde llevó a la estación a alcanzar la primera posición del mercado por primera vez en 35 años.
Durante su carrera, Dempsey se desempeñó como vicepresidente regional de Raycom Media, supervisando varias estaciones en el sureste. Su trayectoria incluye puestos de ventas en ABC National Sales, WABC-TV y WFTS-TV, así como experiencia emprendedora como director ejecutivo de una empresa de construcción de casas en Florida.
En su nuevo rol en WLTX, Dempsey será responsable de gestionar las operaciones de la estación en todas las plataformas y de impulsar los resultados de los anunciantes. La nominación es efectiva de inmediato.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA)는 사우스 캐롤라이나주 컬럼비아에 있는 CBS 계열사 WLTX의 사장 겸 총괄 관리자에 스콧 댐프시를 임명했습니다. 댐프시는 2015년부터 2022년까지 샬럿의 WBTV에서 부사장 겸 총괄 관리자로 재직하며 35년 만에 처음으로 최고의 시장 위치를 달성하도록 이끌며 상당한 경험을 쌓았습니다.
그의 경력 동안 댐프시는 레이콤 미디어의 지역 부사장으로서 남동부 여러 스테이션을 감독했습니다. 그의 배경에는 ABC 내셔널 세일스, WABC-TV 및 WFTS-TV에서의 판매직뿐만 아니라 플로리다에 기반을 둔 주택 건설 회사의 CEO로서의 기업가적 경험도 포함됩니다.
WLTX에서의 새로운 역할에서 댐프시는 모든 플랫폼에서 스테이션 운영을 관리하고 광고주 결과를 이끌어내는 책임을 지게 됩니다. 임명은 즉시 효력이 있습니다.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) a nommé Scott Dempsey en tant que président et directeur général de WLTX, son affilié CBS à Columbia, Caroline du Sud. Dempsey apporte une expérience significative de son rôle de vice-président et directeur général de WBTV à Charlotte de 2015 à 2022, où il a conduit la station à atteindre la première position sur le marché pour la première fois en 35 ans.
Au cours de sa carrière, Dempsey a été vice-président régional pour Raycom Media, supervisant plusieurs stations dans le sud-est. Son parcours inclut des postes de vente chez ABC National Sales, WABC-TV et WFTS-TV, ainsi qu'une expérience entrepreneuriale en tant que PDG d'une entreprise de construction de maisons en Floride.
Dans son nouveau rôle chez WLTX, Dempsey sera responsable de la gestion des opérations de la station sur toutes les plateformes et de l'obtention de résultats pour les annonceurs. La nomination prend effet immédiatement.
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) hat Scott Dempsey zum Präsidenten und Geschäftsführer von WLTX, ihrer CBS-Tochtergesellschaft in Columbia, South Carolina, ernannt. Dempsey bringt umfassende Erfahrungen aus seiner Rolle als Vizepräsident und Geschäftsführer bei WBTV in Charlotte von 2015 bis 2022 mit, wo er die Station in 35 Jahren zum ersten Mal zur Marktführerschaft führte.
Im Laufe seiner Karriere war Dempsey als regionaler Vizepräsident für Raycom Media tätig und überwachte mehrere Stationen im Südosten. Zu seinem Hintergrund gehören Vertriebspositionen bei ABC National Sales, WABC-TV und WFTS-TV sowie unternehmerische Erfahrungen als CEO eines in Florida ansässigen Bauunternehmens.
In seiner neuen Rolle bei WLTX wird Dempsey für die Verwaltung der Station auf allen Plattformen und die Steigerung der Ergebnisse für Werbekunden verantwortlich sein. Die Ernennung tritt mit sofortiger Wirkung in Kraft.
- Previous success in leading WBTV to top market position in Charlotte
- Extensive regional management experience overseeing multiple stations
- Diverse background combining media sales and entrepreneurial experience
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TYSONS, Va., Jan. 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Scott Dempsey has been named president and general manager at WLTX, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbia, South Carolina, effective today. In his role, Dempsey is responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all platforms, as well as driving results for advertisers.
Dempsey was vice president and general manager at WBTV, a market-leading CBS affiliate in Charlotte, North Carolina, from 2015-2022. During his tenure, the station achieved the top position in the market for the first time in thirty-five years, maintaining a consistent ranking within the top two in Charlotte. During his time at Charlotte, Dempsey also served as a regional vice president for Raycom Media responsible for overseeing WBTV, WIS-TV in Columbia, SC, WFXG-TV in Augusta, GA and WTOC-TV in Savannah, GA.
Prior to his general manager roles, Dempsey held a variety of sales positions at ABC National Sales, WABC-TV in New York, and WFTS-TV in Tampa, Florida. Dempsey also did a seven-year stint as an entrepreneur and chief executive officer at a Florida-based home building business.
“Beyond Scott's impressive track record as a general manager, he brings a wealth of sales expertise and a keen entrepreneurial spirit to WLTX,” said Richard Dyer, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “I have full confidence that Scott will lead the WLTX team to even greater viewer and revenue growth and create new opportunities to serve the Midlands region.”
“Local media brands like WLTX aren't just delivering information—they're shaping the conversation, fostering trust, and making a real difference in people's lives, whether through breaking news, weather coverage or impactful stories,” said Dempsey. “I'm thrilled to join the WLTX team, a station with a rich legacy of news leadership and community engagement. Together, we'll amplify that influence, leveraging new technologies and platforms to ensure that WLTX continues to be a trusted and innovative resource for our viewers, no matter how they tune in.”
Dempsey served as president of the North Carolina Association of Broadcasters and member of the Georgia Association of Broadcasters. He was on the CEO Council of the Savannah Chamber of Commerce and served as council member for the Tourism Leadership Council of Greater Savannah. He also served on St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital Regional Board of Directors and the Board of Directors of the Coast Empire United Way. He graduated with a B.S. degree in Business Communications from Florida State University in Tallahassee, Florida.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) serves local communities across the U.S. through trustworthy journalism, engaging content, and tools that help people navigate their daily lives. Through customized marketing solutions, we help businesses grow and thrive. With 64 television stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA reaches approximately 100 million people every month across the web, mobile apps, streaming, and linear television. For more information, visit TEGNA.com.
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