BALTIMORE, Jan. 13, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair
Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) announced that Billy Robbins has been promoted to Vice
President & General Manager of WBFF (FOX and MyNet) in
Baltimore, Maryland. Mr.
Robbins will also oversee Sinclair's provision of services to WNUV
(CW affiliate) and report into Bill
Fanshawe, Senior Vice President and Group Manager. The
announcement was made by Rob
Weisbord, President of Broadcast and Chief Advertising
Revenue Officer.
"Sinclair hired Billy Robbins 17
years ago and over the course of his time with our organization he
has led our Baltimore sales and
operations teams in a variety of vital capacities including General
Sales Manager, Director of Sales, Station Manager and now Vice
President and General Manager," said Weisbord. "I look forward to
Billy growing our leadership in the marketplace through FOX45's
award-winning local news operation and premier programming
including popular syndicated programs like Jeopardy! and Wheel of
Fortune, as well as professional sports."
"I am excited and honored to be given the opportunity to lead
Sinclair Broadcast Group's Flagship Station," said Mr.
Robbins. "Over the past 17 years, I have had a front row seat
to watch as FOX45 News has grown to be Baltimore's news leader. We are deeply rooted
in the Baltimore community due to
our employees' drive and commitment to excellence. I am
fortunate to be surrounded by such a hardworking and dedicated
team. We will continue to ask the tough questions and give
voice to the voiceless as we move ahead in these difficult
times. I look forward to working more closely and
collaborating with everyone, as we continue to find ways to best
serve our community, viewers, clients and partners."
Mr. Robbins joined Sinclair 17 years ago as General Sales
Manager for the Company's Baltimore stations. He has
been Station Manager for the past two years, where his
responsibilities included oversight of sales, station operations,
promotions, engineering, community affairs and business
department. Prior to that he was Director of Sales. Mr.
Robbins holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing Management
from Baruch College in New York City.
Sinclair is a diversified media company and leading provider of
local sports and news. The Company owns and/or operates 23 regional
sports network brands; owns, operates and/or provides services to
190 television stations in 88 markets; is a leading local news
provider in the country; owns multiple national networks; and has
TV stations affiliated with all the major broadcast networks.
Sinclair's content is delivered via multiple platforms, including
over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital
platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source
of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.
View original content to download
multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/sinclair-names-billy-robbins-vice-president-and-general-manager-of-wbff-in-baltimore-maryland-301207873.html
SOURCE Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.