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Tribune Broadcasting Appoints Hank Hundemer Senior Vice President/Engineering

Wednesday 21. January 2009 - Tribune Broadcasting today named Hank Hundemer senior vice president/engineering. Hundemer also holds the same title for The Other Company, a third-party broadcast management company operated by Tribune Company and Local TV LLC.

“Hank has a tremendous passion for our business that is contagious,” said Ed Wilson, President, Tribune Broadcasting. “His expertise and true desire to bring excellence to our stations make him a valuable asset.”

Hundemer joined The Other Company and Tribune as vice president/engineering in January, 2008, after 13 years at WKRC-TV, Cincinnati. Prior to WKRC-TV, he worked in the natural gas transportation industry, measuring the flow of gas around the country.

“I joined Tribune because of the clear and concise direction that our leadership provides. We have a vision, we have rock solid goals that I personally believe in and we are having fun,” Hundemer said.

Tapped to oversee engineering for Tribune and the Other Company, Hundemer is placing a strong emphasis on attracting the best talent from a diverse array of industries, not just broadcasting. “We have a bright future, with innovative initiatives ready to go. We have so much on our plate right now that we’re adding to our team, which I believe is the best team in our industry,” Hundemer said.

Hundemer, his wife Janet and dog, Zeke, reside in Bellevue, Ky. He received his Bachelor and Masters degrees from University of Louisville, Kentucky.