CHICAGO – Marquee Sports Network today announced Vincent Sollecito as senior vice president of sales. Sollecito joins recently named General Manager Michael McCarthy. The two will help lead the independent Chicago Cubs network in partnership with Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: SBGI) set to launch February 2020.

Sollecito joins Marquee Sports Network from ABC where he was the senior vice president of ad sales. While at ABC, he held multiple sales management positions including oversight of sales for the ABC Owned Television Stations. For 10 years, Sollecito led ABC7 Chicago’s sales efforts as vice president and general sales manager.

“Sollecito is one of the most respected executives in the media sales environment,” said McCarthy when asked about the hire. “When you combine his experience on a national level with his long run selling the Cubs right here in Chicago, you can see why we are thrilled to have him come aboard.”

At Marquee Sports Network, Sollecito will be responsible for identifying potential partners and sponsors for all of Marquee Sports Network’s platforms.

“I now have the opportunity of a lifetime to represent the iconic brand of the Chicago Cubs in this role at Marquee Sports Network and couldn’t be more excited to work under the progressive leadership of Mike McCarthy with the full support of the Ricketts family, Crane Kenney, Sinclair and the Cubs,” said Sollecito. “I look forward to diving into my role, building our revenue team and commencing conversations with our partners immediately.”

About Marquee Sports Network:

Marquee Sports Network, a new regional sports network, will be the exclusive television home of the Chicago Cubs starting in February 2020. Marquee Sports Network will feature live game broadcasts from Chicago Cubs broadcasters, Len Kasper and Jim Deshaies, extensive pregame and postgame coverage, in-depth unique Cubs content and other local sports programming. Sinclair Broadcast Group is the network’s broadcast partner.

About Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc.:

Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (“Sinclair”) is one of the largest and most diversified television broadcasting companies in the country. The Company owns, operates and/or provides services to 191 television stations in 89 markets. Sinclair is a leading local news provider in the country and is dedicated to impactful journalism with a local focus. The Company has multiple national networks, live local sports production, as well as stations affiliated with all the major networks. Sinclair’s content is delivered via multiple-platforms, including over-the-air, multi-channel video program distributors, and digital platforms. The Company regularly uses its website as a key source of Company information which can be accessed at www.sbgi.net.