WLNE Bid Is Global Broadcasting's First Station Deal

By John Eggerton -- Broadcasting & Cable, 3/12/2007 11:21:00 AM

Freedom Broadcasting has agreed to sell WLNE-TV Providence, R.I., to Global Broadcasting, pending FCC approval. Global is headed by Robinson Ewert and Kevin O'Brien. O'Brien used to run the Meredith stations before exiting in 2004. The sale would cut Freedom's holdings from nine stations to eight. It is Global's first station purchase. O'Brien put in what appeared to be a good word for staffers, saying in a release that the employees of the stations had "worked hard to strengthen its brand and relevance." O'Brien had something of a stormy tenure at Meredith, replacing general managers and news directors at many of its stations. The sale was brokered by Kalil & Co.

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I'm trying to reach Global's headquarters to submit my current CD in Commercials, TV Promos, Political Campaigns and Industrial and Historical film narration. I left New York after 20 years, and 33 Clios for my National work as a leading Voice-over in New York City.

Any assistance as to who might head Global's Broadcast Production Operations would be appreciated. I currenly work for HBO, History Channel, PBS Network, Natl Geo, and have various Promos and commercials on the air. I was a formere DJ on WPRO, and had a weekend TV show-Dance Party on TV. Thank you,

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