LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (April 11, 2018) – TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) announced this week that Marty Schack has been named President and General Manager of THV11 in Little Rock.
Schack has worked in broadcast advertising for more than 30 years. He most recently served at TEGNA’s San Antonio property KENS as Director of Sales. Prior to that, he was Director of Sales at KMOV in St. Louis.
The THV11 team worked with Schack for a brief time in 2017 as he served as the station’s Interim General Manager.
Schack said, “It was an easy decision to return to the family that made me feel at home. It’s often said that people make the difference and if that’s the case, I have chosen wisely. My wife, Julie, and I were overwhelmed by the friendly community in Little Rock and look forward to contributing to the city’s continued growth and prosperity.”
He’ll begin his role at THV11 later this month.
For media inquiries, please contact Jessica Amis at (501) 244-4527 or jessica.amis@thv11.com.
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TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that serves the greater good of our communities. With 46 television stations in 38 markets, TEGNA delivers relevant content and information to consumers across platforms. It is the largest owner of top 4 affiliates in the top 25 markets, reaching approximately one-third of all television households nationwide. Each month, TEGNA reaches 50 million adults on-air and 35 million across its digital platforms. TEGNA has been consistently honored with the industry’s top awards, including Edward R. Murrow, George Polk, Alfred I. DuPont and Emmy Awards. TEGNA delivers results for advertisers through unparalleled and innovative solutions including OTT local advertising network Premion, centralized marketing resource Hatch, and G/O Digital, a one-stop shop for local businesses to connect with consumers through digital marketing. Across platforms, TEGNA tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and delivers innovative marketing solutions. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
