TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead Atlanta, Macon TV Stations

TEGNA appoints Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta, Macon TV stations

Thomas most-recently oversaw TEGNA's TV stations in parts of Florida; he previously worked at the broadcaster's Atlanta duopoly as their station manager.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up for our free newsletters here.

TEGNA Names Tim Thomas To Lead Atlanta & Macon Stations

Tim Thomas will oversee WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon as TEGNA shifts Kristie Gonzales to a new ad sales role.

Thomas Trades Florida For Georgia at TEGNA

It's another sign that Nexstar Media Group won't be assuming control of the NBC affiliate in the South's biggest market, its in-market sibling or the CBS affiliate serving nearby Macon, Ga., anytime soon.  TEGNA has appointed a new President/GM for the three properties, and he's inbound from Florida.

TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ in Macon

Thomas moves from president and general manager of TEGNA’s Tampa and Jacksonville stations McLean, Va. — TEGNA Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has appointed Tim Thomas to lead WXIA, the company’s NBC affiliate in Atlanta, its sister station, WATL, and WMAZ, the CBS affiliate in Macon. He will be responsible for overseeing station operations across platforms ... The post TEGNA Appoints Tim Thomas to Lead WXIA-WATL in Atlanta and WMAZ …