TEGNA Reaches New Retransmission Consent Agreement with DISH

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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced a new carriage agreement with DISH, restoring access to its 64 owned stations for DISH TV subscribers. The deal includes retransmission consent for live local news, national sports, and popular network content. The agreement is expected to enhance TEGNA's service offerings and strengthen its market presence. Lynn Beall, EVP and COO of media operations at TEGNA, expressed gratitude for viewer patience during the negotiation process.

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• Restoration of programming for DISH TV subscribers enhances viewer access.
• The agreement covers all 64 TEGNA-owned stations, strengthening market presence.

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TYSONS, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced it has reached a new carriage agreement with DISH.

“We are pleased to announce that we have reached a new agreement with DISH, restoring our valuable and important live local news, live local and national sports and highly popular network content to DISH TV subscribers,” said Lynn Beall, EVP and COO, media operations, TEGNA. “We appreciate the patience of our viewers while we worked toward reaching an agreement.”

The agreement includes retransmission consent for all 64 TEGNA-owned stations.

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:

Julie Heskett

Senior Vice President, Financial Planning & Analysis

703-873-6747

investorrelations@TEGNA.com

Source: TEGNA Inc.

FAQ

What is the new agreement between TEGNA and DISH about?

TEGNA announced a new carriage agreement with DISH, restoring access to all 64 TEGNA-owned stations for DISH TV subscribers.

How does the TEGNA and DISH agreement affect subscribers?

The agreement restores valuable local news, live sports, and network content to DISH TV subscribers.

When was the TEGNA and DISH agreement announced?

The agreement was announced today, indicating a rapid resolution to negotiations.

What does the carriage agreement include for TEGNA?

The agreement includes retransmission consent for live local news and national sports across all TEGNA stations.

What is TEGNA's stock symbol?

TEGNA's stock symbol is TGNA, and it is listed on the NYSE.