Gray Media Names Jon Pollard as General Manager of WTOK in Meridian, Mississippi

Company Overview - Gray Media has appointed Jon Pollard as the General Manager of WTOK, effective November 3, 2025 [1] - Gray Media, Inc. is the largest owner of local television stations in the U.S., reaching approximately 37% of U.S. television households [5] - The company operates in 113 television markets, with 78 markets having the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first or second highest-rated station in 2024 [5] Leadership Background - Jon Pollard has 20 years of experience in the broadcast television industry, previously leading WMDN/WGBC, the CBS, NBC, and FOX affiliates in East Mississippi [3] - He has a history with Gray Media, having worked at WTOK for nine years as Regional Sales Manager and Account Executive [3] - Pollard has served on the board of the Mississippi Association of Broadcasters and is involved with the Salvation Army and the Meridian Rotary Club [4]