KARE Minneapolis Ups Kraus To Sales Director

Tegna’s NBC affiliate KARE Minneapolis (DMA 15) today promoted Joanie Kraus to director of sales. She succeeds Steve Chase, who has moved to Tegna’s KUSA Denver.

Kraus will be responsible for the leadership of the KARE sales team, developing new business opportunities and creating customized solutions to customer needs.

“Joanie is a top performer who brings her own style of energy and enthusiasm,” said KARE President-GM John Remes. “She is a natural leader and mentor to the entire sales team.”

Kraus is a well-known figure in broadcast sales arena for the Minneapolis/St. Paul market, having served as both a senior account executive and local sales manager.

She is a graduate of Ohio State University’s Fisher College of Business with a BSBA in finance and marketing. She has been in Minneapolis for nine years, six at KARE.