For those of you who do not know, my position at The Virginian-Pilot has been eliminated, but my work will continue to be distributed internationally though McClatchy-Tribune syndicate. In addition, my role at WVEC-TV, ABC 13 is expanding. Here is the press release: May 20, 2014 NORFOLK – WVEC-TV, a Gannett Co., Inc. (NYSE: GCI) station, announced today that leading automotive journalist Larry Printz will join WVEC ABC13 as Automotive Editor, and will appear regularly on-air and online reporting on automotive topics including new models, technology trends, and consumer issues. “Larry is one of the most respected automotive journalists in the country, and we live in one of the country’s most dynamic automotive markets,” said ABC13 President and General Manager Brad Ramsey. “This is a great day for ABC13, our viewers, our users, and our advertisers.” Printz’s appointment is an outgrowth of his five-year relationship with ABC13, where he has appeared weekly with anchor Vanessa Coria as part of 13News Now’s popular “In the Driver’s Seat” segment. In Printz’s new role his writing and digital video reporting will also appear across the various platforms of USAToday and USAToday. “I am proud to be a part of the best television news operation in Hampton Roads,” Printz said. “Given the increasing complexity of automobiles and consumers’ desire for accurate, unbiased information, it’s a great time to expand my relationship with ABC13 and Gannett.” Printz has been one of the nation’s top automotive journalists for almost two decades, having worked for Tribune, Times Mirror, and Pilot Media. His automotive stories have been distributed to newspapers worldwide through the McClatchy-Tribune News Service to an audience of more that 7.5 million readers. He also has written for Men’s Health and Consumer’s Digest magazines, and serves as a judge at top collector car shows across the United States.
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