Sinclair Broadcast Group

Sinclair Broadcast Group is a prominent American telecommunications firm, founded by Julian Sinclair Smith and currently owned by his family. Based in Hunt Valley, Maryland, it ranks as the second-largest television station operator in the U.S. in terms of the number of stations, following Nexstar Media Group. Sinclair leads in terms of total coverage, operating or owning 173 stations across more than 100 markets, which reach about 40% of American households, especially in the Southern and Midwestern regions. Additionally, the company manages three digital multicast networks—Comet, Charge!, and TBD—as well as the Tennis Channel cable network. Sinclair also runs four radio stations, all situated in the Pacific Northwest. Among its various ventures, Sinclair owns the Ring of Honor (ROH) professional wrestling organization. Although Sinclair became publicly traded in 1995 and is listed on NASDAQ under the symbol SBGI, the Smith family maintains a controlling financial stake in the company. All four of Julian Smith's sons play significant roles within the organization, with David D. Smith serving as the Executive Chairman.

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Sinclair Announces Annual Diversity Scholarship Submission for 2025

Jan 6, 2025 | sbgi.net | Mark Miller

Sinclair today announced that the company’s annual Diversity Scholarship program is now accepting applications for the 2025 academic year. Having provided nearly $400,000 in tuition assistance since 2013, the scholarship program aims to invest in the future of the broadcast industry by helping students from diverse backgrounds, who reflect Sinclair’s audiences nationwide, complete their education and pursue careers in journalism and marketing.
Nashville PBS and Sinclair Launch WNPT-VC, ATSC 3.0 Virtual Channel

Dec 17, 2024 | sbgi.net | Mark Miller

Nashville PBS and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC, a subsidiary of Sinclair, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), proudly announce the launch of WNPT-VC, a new virtual ATSC 3.0 channel, broadcasting on virtual channel 8-11. This innovative launch brings Nashville PBS’ high-quality programming into the NEXTGEN television space, offering viewers a state-of-the-art experience.
NAACP to Honor Sinclair Broadcast Group's WBFF in Baltimore and Investigative Reporter Chris Papst with Randallstown NAACP Excellence in Advocacy Award - Sinclair, Inc

Mar 21, 2024 | sbgi.net | Mark Miller

WBFF FOX 45, Sinclair Broadcast Group’s station in Baltimore, is pleased to announce that both the station and Project Baltimore’s Investigative Reporter Chris Papst will be honored by the Randallstown, MD NAACP chapter for their work focused on the education of children in the Baltimore area. WBFF and Papst will each be honored with an Excellence in Advocacy Award for their work covering education and public schools in the region.
Sinclair Launches Redesigned Company Website

Nov 15, 2022 | sbgi.net | Mark Miller