TEGNA’s WUSA9 Announces Exclusive Partnership with the NFL’s Washington Commanders
June 04 2024 - 11:46AM
Business Wire
TEGNA (NYSE: TGNA) station WUSA9, the CBS affiliate serving
Washington D.C., Virginia, and Maryland, proudly announces its
exclusive partnership with the Washington Commanders, solidifying
its position as The DMV's official television station of the
Washington Commanders.
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As part of the new partnership, WUSA9 will launch two exclusive
new shows, “Commanders Kick-Off” and “Commanders Weekly.”
“Commanders Kick-Off” will be the ultimate pregame experience and
hosted by WUSA9’s Chick Hernandez and Wisdom Martin. “Commanders
Kick-Off” will serve as the premier destination for all things
Commanders every Sunday from 11:30 a.m. – 12 p.m. beginning with
the upcoming 2024 season.
“Commanders Weekly” will highlight how the Commanders are
leading by example and making a positive impact in the DMV
community. The show will go beyond the game strategy and focus on
the organization’s community impact. The show will be hosted by
Chick Hernandez on Thursdays from 7 – 7:30 p.m., also beginning
with the 2024 season.
“Great relationships are the foundation of great partnerships.
For the past year we’ve been working closely with the Commanders by
airing team programming, verifying reporting on every aspect of the
coaching staff and draft process, and spotlighting their work in
the community,” said Richard Dyer, SVP, Media Operations and
President and General Manager, WUSA. “We are proud to be the
official home of the Commanders and are excited to further build on
our partnership in the coming years.”
Additionally, as part of this agreement, for the 2024 NFL
preseason, WUSA9 will air the Commanders’ first two preseason games
against the New York Jets and Miami Dolphins.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with WUSA9 to drive greater
engagement with the team and create a broadcast television home for
fans looking for more in-depth coverage of all things Commanders,"
said Jim Rushton, Chief Partnerships Officer for the Commanders.
“Our overall goal is to provide access to original and exclusive
content for Commanders fans wherever, whenever, and however they
want to consume that content on Game Day and throughout the year.
We appreciate the work that the entire team at WUSA9 has dedicated
to its coverage of the Commanders and look forward to building on
this relationship."
WUSA9 will also be home to Commanders produced shows “Command
Center,” “The Gameplan,” and “The Player's Club.”
About WUSA
WUSA9 is the TEGNA-owned CBS affiliate serving Washington. WUSA9
broadcasts more than 30 hours of locally produced newscasts each
week and provides viewers across the region with 24/7 news, weather
and information through its digital platforms and apps. The station
has been honored with numerous Emmy awards, as well as Peabody,
Edward R. Murrow, NABJ Salute to Excellence, and Gracie Awards.
Learn more at WUSA9.com.
About TEGNA
TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) is an innovative media company that
serves the greater good of our communities. Across platforms, TEGNA
tells empowering stories, conducts impactful investigations and
delivers innovative marketing solutions. With 64 television
stations in 51 U.S. markets, TEGNA is the largest owner of top 4
network affiliates in the top 25 markets among independent station
groups, reaching approximately 39 percent of all television
households nationwide. TEGNA also owns leading multicast networks
True Crime Network and Quest. TEGNA offers innovative solutions to
help businesses reach consumers across television, digital and
over-the-top (OTT) platforms, including Premion, TEGNA’s OTT
advertising service. For more information, visit www.TEGNA.com.
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Richard Dyer President & General Manager, WUSA9 202-253-2798
rdyer3@wusa9.com
Anne Bentley Vice President, Chief Communications Officer, TEGNA
703-873-6366 abentley@TEGNA.com
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