Veteran Technology Executive to Lead Next-Generation Wireless Venture Powered by ATSC 3.0
BALTIMORE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–EdgeBeam Wireless, LLC, the joint venture launched by The E.W. Scripps Company, Gray Media, Nexstar Media Group, Inc., and Sinclair, Inc., is pleased to announce the appointment of Conrad Clemson as its Chief Executive Officer, effective immediately.
EdgeBeam was created to deliver robust, high-performance wireless data services to a wide range of industries by leveraging broadcasters’ uniquely efficient infrastructure and the transformative power of the ATSC 3.0 standard. As CEO, Clemson will lead the build-out of EdgeBeam’s platform and operations, fulfilling the founders’ shared vision for nationwide, next-generation data delivery.
Clemson brings decades of leadership experience in broadcast, media, telecommunications, and technology innovation. Most recently, he served as CEO of EditShare, where he successfully scaled the company from a founder-led business into a high-growth, enterprise-grade platform. Under his leadership, EditShare built a world-class executive team, made significant R&D investments, and drove measurable performance gains. Earlier in his career, Clemson was the founder and CEO of BNI Video, a pioneer in service management platforms for pay TV, later acquired by Cisco, where he held senior leadership roles. Throughout his tenure in the industry, Clemson has demonstrated a consistent track record of building high-performing teams, implementing transformational strategies, and delivering strong revenue and operational outcomes.
“I’m honored to join EdgeBeam at this pivotal moment,” said Conrad Clemson, CEO of EdgeBeam. “With the collective support and scale of our founding partners—Scripps, Gray, Nexstar, and Sinclair—we have a unique opportunity to redefine wireless delivery for enterprises through the power of ATSC 3.0 and IP-based infrastructure.”
The founding partners also expressed their confidence in Clemson’s leadership and the future of EdgeBeam, stating:
“ATSC 3.0 data services open new pathways to reach emerging endpoints—from vehicles to mobile devices. This effort requires entrepreneurial leadership and bold thinking, and we are confident Conrad brings both.”
About Scripps
The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) is a diversified media company focused on creating connection. Scripps serves communities with quality, objective local journalism and operates a portfolio of more than 60 stations in 40+ markets. Scripps also reaches households across the U.S. with national news outlets Scripps News and Court TV and popular entertainment brands ION, ION Plus, ION Mystery, Bounce, Grit and Laff. Scripps is the nation’s largest holder of broadcast spectrum. Scripps Sports serves professional and college sports leagues, conferences and teams with local market depth and national broadcast reach of up to 100% of TV households. Founded in 1878, Scripps is the steward of the Scripps National Spelling Bee, and its longtime mission is: “Give light and the people will find their own way.”
About Gray
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 www.graymedia.com.
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 316,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with more than 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All Americans,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.
About Sinclair:
Sinclair, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 185 television stations in 85 markets affiliated with all major broadcast networks; owns Tennis Channel, the premium destination for tennis enthusiasts; multicast networks CHARGE, Comet, ROAR and The Nest; and the nation’s largest streaming aggregator of local news content, NewsON. Sinclair’s AMP Media produces a growing portfolio of digital content and original podcasts. Additional information about Sinclair can be found at www.sbgi.net.
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Contacts
Company contacts:
EdgeBeam: info@edgebeamwireless.com
Scripps: Carolyn Micheli carolyn.micheli@scripps.com
Gray: Kevin Latek kevin.latek@graymedia.com
Nexstar: Gary Weitman gweitman@nexstar.tv
Sinclair: Jessica Bellucci jbellucci-c@sbgtv.com
