2018 Social Responsibility Highlights

2018 » Social Responsibility Highlights TEGNA is driven by our strongly-held purpose to serve the greater good of our communities and to make a difference in our work, our company and our communities. Every day, TEGNA empowers citizens to know about their community, learn about their neighbors and hear perspectives they would not otherwise encounter. Through ethical journalism, governance, local community engagement, corporate giving, sustainability initiatives, diversity and inclusion efforts and workforce development, we believe we can drive business results while benefiting society at large. caption Ethical Journalism Ethics is a core value of TEGNA. We are committed to In 2018, several investigations made an impact including: the highest ethical standards and are dedicated to the • WTSP in Tampa reported on “Zombie Campaigns,” an principles of truth, independence, public interest, fair play investigative collaboration with The Tampa Bay Times. and integrity. These principles apply to everything we do, The investigation exposed loopholes in federal campaign from gathering information to reporting and producing laws that allowed politicians to continue using campaign content. In 2018, after review and input from TEGNA funds long after they left office and even after they’ve journalists, we updated our Principles of Ethical Journalism died. After the investigation, dozens of campaigns and Social Media policies, both available on TEGNA.com. reformed their questionable spending and the Federal All employees who gather, report, produce and distribute Elections Commission (FEC) changed the review process news and information on any platform went through a of campaign spending once a politician leaves office. robust training on the new policies. “Zombie Campaigns” was recognized with a 2019 Alfred TEGNA is dedicated to defending the First Amendment I. duPont-Columbia University Journalism Award for and understands the important role news organizations investigative news partnership. play in informing the public. We give our stations the independence to make editorial decisions that best meet the needs of their station and community. Reporting by our stations exposes wrongdoing, helps change laws and brings communities together in times of crisis, such as severe weather and natural disasters. Our stations conduct in-depth investigations that shed light on WTSP “Zombie Campaign” important causes, hold the powerful accountable and Investigation with the help bring change to those who need it most. Tampa Bay Times TEGNA 2018 Social Responsibility Highlights 1 2018 National Journalism Awards TEGNA won more national journalism awards in 2018 than any other local broadcaster for our innovative approach to content, impactful investigations and commitment to the communities we serve. 2019 Alfred1 I. duPont 4 Gracie Awards Columbia University Award Presented by the Alliance for WTSP, Investigative News Women in Media Foundation Partnership for “Zombie Campaigns” 10 83 National Edward R. Murrow Awards Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Excellence in Local Journalism Most in the company’s history and 2 for Excellence in Innovation more than any other local broadcaster • “Hanford’s Dirty Secrets,” an investigation from KING 5 KARE expanded its investigation, which has resulted in in Seattle, exposed that workers at the Hanford nuclear the VA offering new TBI exams to veterans from all over waste site, the nation’s largest nuclear waste dump, the U.S. were being denied rights to compensation for work- • KUSA’s “9 Wants to Know” team in Denver has related illnesses. As a direct result of the KING 5 produced 36 in-depth stories and two hours of investigation, new legislation was signed into law in primetime specials about Colorado patients and their 2018 to help Hanford workers file for and receive their medical bills. The “Show Us Your Bills” investigations health benefits. have helped viewers erase nearly $300,000 in medical • “Invisible Wounds,” an investigation from KARE 11 in overcharges and billing errors. Minneapolis, revealed how the Department of Veterans • TEGNA’s six-part digital-first series“Selling Girls” Affairs used unqualified doctors to screen thousands focused on the sex trafficking of children under the age of veterans for Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), improperly of 18. These children are lured into commercial sex and denying benefits and access to promised medical care. are victims of trafficking. With complicated and often conflicting local, state and federal sex trafficking laws, TEGNA stations revealed the flaws in the system and what can be done to help protect kids. As a result, “Selling Girls” is now being used for training by organizations such as the U.S. State Department, the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, The United Way, the Carter Center and the South Carolina Air National Guard. It’s also being used as KARE “Invisible Wounds” Investigation an educational resource in many schools. TEGNA 2018 Social Responsibility Highlights 2 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 0 TEGNA Board of Directors – Key Board Statistics 1 Director Skills & Experience Gender Diversity Tenure* 2 3 Financial 4 6 6 4 Leadership 11 5 5 Average Tenure International 10 4.96 Years 4 Marketing 5 Females Media 36% 9 3 M&A 5 3 2 Public Co. Board 4 Female Male 2 Public Co. C-Suite 6 1 Digital/Technology 5 0 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 <3 years 4-6 years 7-10 years 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 Governance It is the responsibility of TEGNA’s Board of Directors to past four years, TEGNA has added seven new Directors, direct the company, and the responsibility of TEGNA’s supplementing the existing skills and experience of the management to operate the company, in an effective Board. TEGNA’s qualified and engaged Board of Directors and ethical manner to produce value for shareholders. conduct their business through the meetings of the Board TEGNA’s Board has instituted strong governance practices and its five committees: Audit; Executive; Leadership to ensure that the company operates in ways that support Development and Compensation; Nominating and the long-term interest of shareholders. Governance; and Public Policy and Regulation. TEGNA’s Board has an independent Board chair, balanced The Board conducts tenure, strong gender diversity, ongoing Board refreshment an annual assessment to align with business evolution and annual performance to examine its evaluations. The Board also has significant engagement effectiveness and on strategy, capital6 deployment and risk oversight where that of its committees. In 2018, more time was dedicated they oversee and evaluate senior leadership’s processes to Board strategy discussions to enhance overall to identify, assess, 5manage and monitor risk confronting operation and effectiveness. the company. 4 The Company also has a robust shareholder engagement In 2018, Howard D. Elias was named independent program, actively engaging with its shareholders in order Chairman, replacing3 Marge Magner who retired. Over the to understand their viewpoints concerning the Company. 2 1 0 TEGNA 2018 Social Responsibility Highlights 3 WTLV/WJXX “Buddy Check 12” Community Engagement & Corporate Giving TEGNA strives to serve the greater good and is committed environmental conservation. Through its other programs, to making a difference in the communities we serve. Our TEGNA Foundation also invests in the future of the media values of inclusion, integrity, innovation, impact and results industry and contributes to a variety of charitable causes. help us better understand and serve our customers, TEGNA also encourages its employees to be active clients and consumers. members in their communities and help with numerous Every year, TEGNA stations raise more than $100 million charitable causes and local nonprofits. Many employees to support local causes that impact their communities. We are also assisting our nation’s veterans through our do this through telethons, charity drives and volunteerism partnership with American Corporate Partners (ACP). in addition to impactful storytelling. A shining example of Employee mentors meet with veterans transitioning out this is WHAS in Louisville and its annual Crusade for of military service and guide them through the next phase Children Telethon. The telethon, which helps children of their career. with special needs in Kentucky and Indiana, raised nearly TEGNA also supports communities impacted by natural $5.7 million in 2018. It is in its 65th year and is by far the disasters. In times of need, we tell impactful stories while most successful local telethon in the country, raising over bringing communities together. When wildfires impacted $180 million for children since its inception. towns throughout California, KXTV, our station in The TEGNA Foundation also supports our communities Sacramento, worked around the clock to keep its through Community Grants. The Foundation works with community informed and safe. Across platforms, our our stations to identify local community needs such as stations highlighted the heroes, helpers and those education, youth development, hunger, emergency affected by the historic fires. We also launched campaigns assistance to families and individuals in crisis and across our communities to raise funds for those in need. TEGNA 2018 Social Responsibility Highlights 4 Community Engagement in Action TEGNA is invested in the well-being of our communities. Our stations are aligned to make a difference through the combination of storytelling, employee volunteerism and community grants from the

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