MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--May 22, 2015--
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) today announced RJ Merritt as the new
president and general manager of KREM (CBS) and KSKN (CW) in Spokane,
WA, effective immediately. Merritt has been advancing the local media
group for the past 15 years, most recently as director of sales and
marketing. Merritt has also served the organization as an account
executive, local sales manager and digital sales manager.
“RJ is a natural fit for this role,” said Lynn Beall, executive vice
president, Gannett Broadcasting. “He knows the market inside and out,
understands the competitive challenges first-hand and brings fresh
thinking to the team. His passion, leadership and commitment to winning
will move KREM and KSKN forward in exciting ways.”
During his time at KREM and KSKN, Merritt has distinguished himself in
numerous ways. Under previous ownership, Merritt graduated from Belo’s
Broadcast Sales Academy. He also received the Belo Marketing Solutions
Synergy Award.
Merritt is a native of Washington State and a graduate of Eastern
Washington University with a B.S. in Organizational Communications.
Merritt and his family are longtime Spokane residents.
About Gannett
Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) is an international media and marketing
solutions company that informs and engages more than 115 million people
every month through its powerful network of broadcast, digital, mobile
and publishing properties. Our portfolio of trusted brands offers
marketers unmatched local-to-national reach and customizable, innovative
marketing solutions across any platform. Gannett is committed to
connecting people – and the companies who want to reach them – with
their interests and communities. For more information, visit www.gannett.com.
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