Gray Media Promotes Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) has announced the promotion of Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer (CTO), effective immediately. Kroeger, who previously served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media, succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31, 2025.
With over 32 years of leadership experience in television broadcast engineering and IT, Kroeger brings extensive expertise in IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, and emerging technologies. His career includes executive roles at major broadcast groups and leadership positions at various television stations.
Gray Media is the nation's largest owner of top-rated local television stations, serving 113 television markets reaching approximately 37% of US television households.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) ha annunciato la promozione di Bob Kroeger a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), con effetto immediato. Kroeger, che ha ricoperto in precedenza il ruolo di Chief Information Officer sia per Gray che per Raycom Media, prende il posto di David Burke, andato in pensione il 31 luglio 2025.
Con oltre 32 anni di esperienza dirigenziale nell'ingegneria delle trasmissioni televisive e nell'IT, Kroeger apporta competenze approfondite in strategia IT, sicurezza aziendale, gestione dei sistemi broadcast e tecnologie emergenti. La sua carriera comprende ruoli dirigenziali in importanti gruppi radiotelevisivi e responsabilità in varie emittenti televisive.
Gray Media è il più grande proprietario nazionale di stazioni televisive locali ad alta audience, operando in 113 mercati televisivi e raggiungendo circa il 37% delle famiglie statunitensi con televisione.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) ha anunciado el ascenso de Bob Kroeger a Chief Technology Officer (CTO), con efecto inmediato. Kroeger, que anteriormente se desempeñó como Chief Information Officer tanto en Gray como en Raycom Media, sustituye a David Burke, quien se jubiló el 31 de julio de 2025.
Con más de 32 años de trayectoria en ingeniería de emisiones televisivas y TI a nivel directivo, Kroeger aporta amplia experiencia en estrategia de TI, seguridad empresarial, gestión de sistemas de transmisión y tecnologías emergentes. Su carrera incluye cargos ejecutivos en grandes grupos de radiodifusión y puestos de responsabilidad en diversas estaciones de televisión.
Gray Media es el mayor propietario nacional de estaciones de televisión locales de alto índice de audiencia, presente en 113 mercados televisivos y alcanzando aproximadamente al 37% de los hogares estadounidenses con televisión.
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Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) a annoncé la promotion de Bob Kroeger au poste de Chief Technology Officer (CTO), avec effet immédiat. Kroeger, qui a précédemment occupé la fonction de Chief Information Officer pour Gray et Raycom Media, succède à David Burke, parti à la retraite le 31 juillet 2025.
Fort de plus de 32 ans d'expérience en ingénierie broadcast télévisuelle et en informatique, Kroeger apporte une solide expertise en stratégie IT, sécurité d'entreprise, gestion des systèmes de diffusion et technologies émergentes. Sa carrière comprend des postes de direction au sein de grands groupes audiovisuels et des responsabilités dans diverses stations de télévision.
Gray Media est le plus grand propriétaire national de stations de télévision locales les mieux notées, présent dans 113 marchés télévisuels et atteignant environ 37 % des foyers télévisés aux États-Unis.
Gray Media (NYSE:GTN) hat die Beförderung von Bob Kroeger zum Chief Technology Officer (CTO) mit sofortiger Wirkung bekannt gegeben. Kroeger, der zuvor als Chief Information Officer sowohl bei Gray als auch bei Raycom Media tätig war, folgt auf David Burke, der am 31. Juli 2025 in den Ruhestand gegangen ist.
Mit über 32 Jahren Führungserfahrung in der Fernseh-Broadcast-Technik und IT bringt Kroeger umfassende Expertise in IT-Strategie, Unternehmenssicherheit, Verwaltung von Broadcast-Systemen und aufkommenden Technologien mit. Zu seiner Laufbahn gehören Managementpositionen bei großen Rundfunkgruppen und Führungsrollen in verschiedenen Fernsehsendern.
Gray Media ist der landesweit größte Eigentümer erstklassiger lokaler Fernsehsender, tätig in 113 Fernseh-Märkten und erreicht rund 37 % der US-Haushalte mit Fernseher.
- Internal promotion demonstrates strong succession planning and talent retention
- New CTO brings 32 years of relevant industry experience
- Smooth transition period with former CTO staying as advisor through year-end
- Loss of experienced CTO David Burke through retirement
ATLANTA, Aug. 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Media has promoted Bob Kroeger Chief Technology Officer for the company, effective immediately. Bob has served as Chief Information Officer for both Gray and Raycom Media. He succeeds David Burke, who retired on July 31 and will continue advising Gray through the end of the year.
“We are thrilled to elevate Bob Kroeger to Chief Technology Officer of Gray Media,� said Gray’s President and Co-CEO Pat LaPlatney. “He has a wealth of experience, and is highly respected by our employees, and across the industry. Bob has big shoes to fill with the departure of David Burke, but we are thrilled to have someone of his caliber step up to our CTO role.�
Bob Kroeger is an accomplished broadcast CIO and technology executive with over 32 years of leadership in television broadcast engineering and information technology. His career has spanned executive roles across major broadcast groups, including Vice President and CIO positions at Gray Media and Raycom Media, and technology leadership at WSMV (NBC) Nashville, WOIO/WUAB (CBS/CW) Cleveland, and WXIX (FOX) Cincinnati.
Throughout his career, Bob has overseen multi-site IT and broadcast engineering operations and supported enterprise-wide technology initiatives—from cloud migration and software rollouts to new infrastructure deployments. His technical expertise includes IT strategy, enterprise security, broadcast system management, datacenter operations, and emerging technologies. Bob holds degrees from Northern Kentucky University, and the University of Cincinnati.
About Gray Media:
Gray Media, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 37 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 78 markets with the top-rated television station and 99 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station during 2024, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 44 markets. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. For more information, please visit .
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Kevin P. Latek, Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Development Officer, 404-266-8333
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