Group 1: Leadership Changes - Gray Media has appointed David Hughes as the new General Manager of WFSB, the CBS affiliate in Hartford, Connecticut, effective July 9, 2025, succeeding Dana Neves [1] - David Hughes previously served as General Manager of Gray's WOIO and WUAB in Cleveland, Ohio, where he established a partnership with the Cleveland Cavaliers and launched the Rock Entertainment Sports Network [3] Group 2: David Hughes' Experience - During his tenure in Cleveland, Hughes helped secure broadcast rights for Cleveland Cavaliers, Columbus Blue Jackets, and Columbus Crew games, with the Rock Entertainment Sports Network airing over 200 sporting events since its launch in August 2024 [3] - Prior to his role in Cleveland, Hughes was General Manager at Gray's WSAZ and WQCW in Charleston-Huntington, West Virginia, and WVIR in Charlottesville, Virginia, and served as news director at Gray's WDBJ in Roanoke, Virginia [4] Group 3: Company Overview - Gray Media, Inc. is the largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets in the U.S., serving 113 television markets and reaching approximately 37 percent of U.S. television households [5] - The company's portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest-rated television station during 2024, along with the largest Telemundo Affiliate group [5]