RJ Merritt named president and general manager of KREM and KSKN
May 22 2015 - 1:20PM
Business Wire
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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