TEGNA Appoints Doug Wieder President and General Manager at KARE in Minneapolis
12 Oktober 2023 - 5:00PM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Doug Wieder has
been named president and general manager at KARE, TEGNA’s NBC
affiliate in Minneapolis, effective October 30. Wieder will be
responsible for overseeing the station’s operations across all
platforms, as well as community outreach efforts and driving
results for advertisers.
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Doug Wieder will lead station operations
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Wieder joins KARE from TEGNA station WVEC, the ABC affiliate in
Norfolk, Va., where he has been president and general manager since
2019. During Wieder’s tenure as general manager, the station grew
audience share, digital sales revenue and was honored with 11
Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards, including Overall Excellence in
2020. Wieder ensured the station emphasized community-focused
journalism, including gathering police chiefs from the area’s seven
largest cities for a televised Town Hall seeking solutions to the
growing gun violence epidemic among teenagers in Hampton Roads. The
station created the award-winning documentary, “20 and Odd:
Africans’ Arrival in 1619” to tell the story of the arrival of the
first enslaved Africans in Hampton. He guided the station’s
community response to numerous severe weather events and community
engagement efforts, including helping to raise a record $1.8
million for local nonprofits through the Peninsula Community
Foundation.
Prior to becoming general manager and since 2012, Wieder was
executive news director at WVEC. He joined the station in 2003 as a
senior producer for evening newscasts before being promoted to
executive producer in 2007. Wieder has participated in the NAB
Broadcast Leadership Training Program and the TEGNA Executive
Leadership Program, an executive development program to prepare
next generation leaders at the company. Prior to joining TEGNA,
Wieder worked as a reporter, anchor and producer at television
stations in Richmond, Chattanooga and Macon.
“Doug’s steady, results-driven management style has consistently
delivered exceptional results during his tenure at WVEC,” said
Larry Delia, senior vice president, media operations, TEGNA. “His
invaluable expertise across news, innovation and community
engagement are perfectly aligned with KARE's brand, people and
award-winning journalism. We’re excited to have his leadership,
team-building skills and community focus at KARE to ensure the
station continues to serve the needs of all Minnesotans.”
Added Wieder, “It is a tremendous honor to join KARE, a station
that has set the standard for excellence in local television. It
has a rich legacy of community-focused journalism and storytelling
with a sales team that takes pride in growing local businesses. I’m
passionate about embracing innovation and setting a positive vision
for the future. It’s a privilege to go to Minneapolis and help lead
this incredibly talented team.”
Wieder is a cum laude graduate of the University of Georgia with
a bachelor’s degree in journalism. A Georgia native, Wieder is
active in several charities and groups including a local food
pantry and serves on the Advisory Board for the Salvation Army of
Hampton Roads. He is a past president of the Virginias AP
Broadcasters group.
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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