Alfarone swaps CBS News for Gray Television

Gray Television has appointed Debra Alfarone as an anchor for Local News Live, Gray Television’s 24/7 streaming news network, and as a national correspondent for its stations. “In her new role, Alfarone will provide daily news updates on Local News Live, which offers live news coverage from Gray’s 113 markets on one OTT platform. She […]

Meredith confirms sale of TV stations, magazine sale set to close

The majority of Meredith Corp. shareholders approved the $2.8-billion deal of selling the company’s broadcasting division to Gray Television, with Gray taking over Meredith’s 17 local TV stations, including channels in major markets. The Des Moines-based media company will also complete the sale of its magazine holdings to New York tech conglomerate IAC/Interactive Corp. With […]

Meredith to sell local TV stations to Gray Television

Meredith Corp. is selling its Local Media Group to Gray Television for $2.7 billion, reports the Hollywood Reporter. Its local TV business includes 18 TV stations across 13 states, including the CBS affiliates in Atlanta, St. Louis and Phoenix and Fox affiliates in Las Vegas and Portland, Oregon. “We believe the scale made possible by […]