Tegna Inc., a publicly owned media company founded in 2015, operates a portfolio of broadcast media properties. As of 2024, Tegna employs approximately 1950 people and reported revenues exceeding $1 billion. Its holdings include roughly 64 television stations and 2 radio stations, serving approximately 51 U.S. markets. The company's primary business is broadcast television and radio, complemented by digital media platforms.

2024 Revenue

Founded

2015

Headcount

1,946

Headquarters

US

Primary Segment

Broadcast television and radio

Ownership

Publicly Owned

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Nexstar Media Group proposed a $6.2 billion acquisition of Tegna in December 2024, prompting concerns about potential job losses from a University of Arkansas professor and former TV reporter. One America News and Newsmax voiced opposition to the merger, urging federal regulators to block the deal due to concerns about media consolidation. Separately, on September 11, 2025, Halper Sadeh LLC announced an investigation into several companies, including one unrelated to Tegna, for potential securities law violations. President Trump's comments regarding revoking licenses of TV networks that provide negative coverage are unrelated to Tegna's specific circumstances.

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Tegna offers 68 products in the media and telecoms services industry. Tegna's product portfolio comprises of broadcast television and radio.
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Tegna's revenues were $3.1B in 2024. Caretta Research has split Tegna's revenue into 2 different product categories, the largest of which is local broadcaster advertising, which represents 52% of Tegna's revenue.
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Examples of Tegna's suppliers include Associated Press, Avid and The Trade Desk.

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Tegna currently holds 3 broadcasting rights for sports competitions including basketball and ice hockey.

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