TEGNA Names Byron Wilkinson President and General Manager at KVUE in Austin
18 Dezember 2023 - 9:35PM
Business Wire
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Byron Wilkinson has
been named president and general manager at KVUE, TEGNA’s ABC
affiliate serving Austin, Texas, effective immediately. He has been
serving as interim general manager at KVUE, and previously served
as interim general manager at TEGNA-owned duopoly KBMT/KJAC in
Beaumont, Texas. Wilkinson will be responsible for the station’s
operations across all platforms, as well as community outreach
efforts and driving results for advertisers.
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Byron Wilkinson will lead station
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A seasoned industry veteran with a keen understanding of the
evolving media landscape, Wilkinson was most recently director of
sales at KVUE for the past seven years. Based on his success
recruiting and developing multimedia sales professionals and teams,
The Center for Sales Strategy named Wilkinson a 2020 “Talent
Superhero” award winner. Prior to his role at KVUE, Wilkinson was
director of sales at KTHV in Little Rock, Arkansas, and local sales
manager at KHOU in Houston, both TEGNA sister stations.
“Among an outstanding pool of candidates, Byron stood out for
his commitment to KVUE and the Austin community, and his track
record of leadership and results,” said Brad Ramsey, senior vice
president, media operations, TEGNA. “From sales leadership roles in
Houston and Little Rock, to interim general manager roles in Austin
and Beaumont, Byron has demonstrated the importance of developing
strong teams and leaders. He will continue KVUE’s momentum and
build on our commitment to Central Texas.”
Added Wilkinson, “As a native Texan and someone whose family has
fallen in love with Austin, I am deeply honored and excited to take
on this new role at KVUE. Together with our talented team, we will
continue to strive for excellence in all that we do, while making a
positive impact on the lives of those we serve.”
Wilkinson is a graduate of Stephen F. Austin State University
where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree. He is an active
volunteer in the Austin community with Mobile Loaves and Fishes,
Coats for Kids, and the Austin Chamber of Commerce, where he is a
past member of the Nominating Committee.
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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