TEGNA Inc. and Sony Pictures Television announced the two media companies have entered into an exclusive, multi-year distribution agreement for TEGNA's programming in the United States and internationally. Under the terms of the deal, SPT will distribute all TEGNA owned first-run programming, including the new series Daily Blast Live (DBL), as well as future development. TEGNA and SPT have formed a powerful programming partnership to collectively launch shows to air on TEGNA stations, with the goal of increasing their national footprint in broadcast and cable. SPT will also act as the exclusive advertising sales representative for national barter and integrations, and will retain the right to market and promote the programs in all media.