Seattle Becomes Latest Large Market To Launch NEXTGEN TV With All Major Broadcasters

"The launch of NEXTGEN TV in Seattle-Tacoma is possible thanks to the hard work of our team at KONG and collaboration by our fellow broadcasters and stakeholders," said Kurt Rao, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer, TEGNA, owner of KING-TV and KONG. "TEGNA's KONG is proud to serve as a lighthouse station as we begin NEXTGEN TV broadcasts in one of the largest and most technologically innovative areas of the United States. As applications of this exciting new technology continue to develop, we look forward to utilizing the full potential of NEXTGEN TV to create a more enriching and interactive viewing experience for our audience."

About Cox Media Group

Cox Media Group (CMG) is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people. CMG provides valuable local content to diverse audiences in the communities in which it serves. The company's operations include 33 market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 54 award-winning radio stations in 10 markets and numerous multi-platform streaming video and digital platforms. Cox Media Group's portfolio includes affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable independent stations. Additionally, Cox Media Group operates the National Advertising Platform business of CoxReps; and offers a full suite of local and regional advertising services with Local Solutions. For more information about Cox Media Group and its businesses, please visit www.coxmediagroup.com.

About KCPQ and KZJO – Fox

KCPQ/KZJO are part of the FOX Television Stations, which owns and operates 29 full power broadcast television stations in the U.S. These include stations located in nine of the top ten largest designated market areas (DMAs), and duopolies in 11 DMAs, including the three largest DMAs (New York, Los Angeles and Chicago). Of these stations, 17 are affiliated with the FOX Network. In addition to distributing sports, entertainment and syndicated content, our television stations collectively produce nearly 1,000 hours of local news every week. These stations leverage viewer, distributor and advertiser demand for the FOX Network's national content. 

About KOMO-TV and KUNS-TV - Sinclair

KOMO and KUNS are leading Seattle-Tacoma television stations owned and operated by Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), a diversified media company and leading provider of local sports and news. KOMO is affiliated with the ABC network and KUNS is affiliated with the Univision network. Sinclair owns and/or operates 23 regional sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to 190 television stations in 88 markets; is a leading local news provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks. For more information, please visit https://komonews.com/, https://univisionseattle.com/, and sbgi.net.

About KING-TV and KONG – TEGNA

KING-TV (NBC) and KONG (Ind.) serve the Seattle-Tacoma market and are owned by TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) 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 and Quest. TEGNA Marketing Solutions (TMS) 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.

About BitPath

BitPath is building the nation's first dedicated broadcast data network that allows broadcasters to bring innovative new video and non-video services to their communities, including new free-to-air services that can support growth in local economies. Based in Arlington, Virginia, the BitPath network will launch in 2021 and will cover dozens of cities by 2022.  For more information visit bitpath.com.

View original content:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/seattle-becomes-latest-large-market-to-launch-nextgen-tv-with-all-major-broadcasters-301193876.html

SOURCE BitPath