FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 23, 2015

MEDIA GENERAL TO ANNOUNCE SECOND QUARTER 2015 EARNINGS RESULTS ON AUGUST 6, 2015

RICHMOND, VA - Media General, Inc. ("Media General" or the "Company"; NYSE: MEG), one of the nation's largest connected-screen media companies, will report its second quarter 2015 earnings results before the market opens on August 6, 2015. The Company will host a conference call to discuss the earnings release that morning at 9:00 a.m. (ET).

The conference call-in number is 1-888-437-9274 for U.S. callers and 1-719-325-2250 for international callers. The call-in pass code is 7997523. Participants should dial-in 10 minutes before the start of the call to ensure access. A replay of the call will be available through August 20, 2015 by dialing 1-888-203-1112 and entering the same passcode as above. The conference call will also be webcast simultaneously from Media General's website, www.mediageneral.com, and can be accessed there through a link on the home page or on the Investor Relations page.

About Media General

Media General is one of the nation's largest connected-screen media companies that operates or services 71 television stations in 48 markets, along with the industry's leading digital media business. Our robust portfolio of broadcast, digital and mobile products informs and engages 23% of U.S. TV households and 46% of the U.S. Internet audience.

Media General has one of the industry's largest and most diverse digital media businesses that includes LIN Mobile, Federated Media, HYFN, Dedicated Media and BiteSizeTV, all under the LIN Digital banner. With unmatched local-to-national reach and integrated marketing solutions, Media General is a one-stop-shop for agencies and brands that want to effectively and efficiently reach their target audiences across all screens.

Media General trades on the NYSE under the symbol "MEG."

Contact
Courtney Guertin
Director, Marketing & Communications
401-457-9501
cguertin@mediageneral.com

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