Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. is a leading television media company in the United States, operating a large portfolio of television stations. The company owns and operates 191 stations across 89 markets, delivering a diverse range of programming that includes network-affiliated shows, locally-produced news, local sporting events, and syndicated entertainment. Sinclair's reach encompasses approximately 35% of U.S. television households, featuring affiliations with major networks like FOX, ABC, CBS, NBC, and more. In addition to its broadcasting operations, Sinclair owns the Tennis Channel and various regional sports networks that have exclusive rights to air games for numerous professional sports teams. The company also offers digital agency services, broadcast technical services, and manufactures broadcast systems. Founded in 1986 and headquartered in Hunt Valley, Maryland, Sinclair Broadcast Group continues to expand its influence within the media landscape through strategic investments and comprehensive programming.

Todd Bernstein

Vice President and General Manager

Jason Chavis

Vice President and General Manager

Jim Doty

VP and GM

Kevin Dunaway

Vice President and General Manager

Shuneca Collins Harrington

Vice President and General Manager

Scott Livingston

Senior Vice President, News

Delbert Parks III

President, Technology

Robert P Richardson

Vice President and General Manager

Christopher Ripley

CEO and President

Jason Wildenstein

Vice President and General Manager

Past deals in Broadcasting

Run3TV

Corporate Round in 2024
Run3TV is a TV web platform for broadcasters that uses NEXTGEN TV's ATSC 3.0 A/344 Interactive Broadcast Standard to enhance local news, sports, and entertainment viewing experiences. NEXTGEN TV applications enable broadcasters to directly engage with viewers, boost engagement, and generate new revenue sources.

Tribune Media

Acquisition in 2017
Tribune Media Company is a diversified media and entertainment organization based in Chicago, Illinois. Established in 1847, it operates 42 local television stations, which include affiliates of major networks such as FOX, CBS, ABC, and NBC, along with independent stations. The company also features WGN America, a national entertainment cable network, and operates digital multicast networks like Antenna TV and THIS TV. In addition to its broadcasting operations, Tribune Media manages WGN 720 AM, a radio station in Chicago, and has a portfolio of significant daily newspapers, including the Los Angeles Times and the Chicago Tribune. The company was previously known as Tribune Company until its rebranding in 2014 and is currently a subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group.

Bonten Media Group

Acquisition in 2017
Bonten Media Group Inc. is a New York-based company that owns and operates a network of local television stations across the United States, delivering entertainment and news programming to viewers while offering marketing services to advertisers. Founded in 2006, Bonten operates full-power, low-power, and digital multicast television services. The company's portfolio includes stations in several states, including Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, California, Texas, and Montana. Bonten is committed to building and maintaining strong local news products and brands, actively responding to the needs of audiences in each market. The company places significant emphasis on providing timely and accurate weather information, along with trustworthy coverage of vital local news events. Bonten Media Group also prides itself on offering sound marketing advice to advertisers, regardless of their budget size, enhancing the value of local television in the advertising landscape. As of September 2017, Bonten operates as a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

Tennis Channel

Acquisition in 2016
The Tennis Channel, Inc. is a dedicated television network based in Santa Monica, California, focused on professional tennis and its lifestyle. Incorporated in 2001, it features a wide array of programming including sports, health, fitness, pop culture, entertainment, and travel, along with documentaries and instructional content. The network holds broadcasting rights to major tennis events such as the U.S. Open, Wimbledon, Roland Garros, Australian Open, ATP World Tour Masters 1000 events, WTA competitions, Davis Cup, and Hopman Cup. With a commitment to serving the global tennis community, the Tennis Channel is widely available, being carried by nine of the top ten video providers. Additionally, the company operates an online store selling apparel and accessories related to the sport. Since March 2016, it has been a subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.

KSNV-TV

Acquisition in 2014
KSNV News 3 provide an online community where people can express themselves and interact with one another.

Titan Broadcast Management

Acquisition in 2013
Titan Broadcast Management is a company specifically set up by proven broadcast professionals to own and/or manage broadcast television.

Dieletric parent corp

Acquisition in 2013
Dialectric, in addition to manufacturing antennae, also makes radio frequency systems used in broadcasting.

Fisher Communications

Acquisition in 2013
Fisher Communications, Inc. is a broadcasting company that operates in the television and radio sectors, primarily in the western United States, including Washington, Oregon, Idaho, California, and Montana. The company manages a portfolio of network-affiliated television stations and radio stations, alongside an Internet business. It also owns Fisher Plaza, a commercial facility that features a data center, enabling the distribution of both analog and digital media content through various channels such as broadcast, satellite, cable, and Internet. As of December 31, 2009, Fisher Communications operated 13 full power television stations, 7 low power television stations, and 10 radio stations, serving around 4.1 million households. Founded in 1910, the company is headquartered in Seattle, Washington.

Four Points Media Group

Acquisition in 2012
Four Points Media Group LLC owns and operates television stations.

WMAQ-TV

Acquisition in 1999
WMAQ-TV is a provider of telecommunications and telebroadcasting for television.

Max Media Properties

Acquisition in 1997
The Max Media television stations WKEF-TV in Dayton and WEMT-TV in TriCities have overlapping service areas with Sinclair's WSTR-TV.
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