Nexstar Media Group Inc (OQ:NXST)

Mar 27, 2024 01:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2024 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 9
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Mar 21, 2024 05:40 pm ET
Nexstar Media Releases Statement on FCC Ruling Regarding Its Relationship With WPIX-TV
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today released the following statement from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, about the FCC’s action regarding the Company’s relationship with WPIX-TV in New York City:
Feb 28, 2024 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1.3 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2023 as summarized below:
Feb 19, 2024 11:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Names Chris Pruitt as Vice President and General Manager of Its Springfield, Missouri Broadcast and Digital Operations
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named Chris Pruitt as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Springfield, Missouri (DMA #73), responsible for the long range planning and day-to-day operations of KRBK-TV (FOX), KOZL-TV (MyNet), Ozarksfirst.com, and their related digital and social media channels. In his new role, he will also oversee Nexstar’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., to provide services for KOLR-TV (CBS). Mr. Pruitt will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Mike Vaug
Feb 15, 2024 02:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in March:
Feb 13, 2024 04:15 pm ET
Nexstar Media Appoints Stacey Lynn Schulman as Executive Vice President, Platform Marketing and Intelligence
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Stacey Lynn Schulman as Executive Vice President, Platform Marketing and Intelligence, effective immediately. In this newly created position, Ms. Schulman will be responsible for driving demand and developing unique creative opportunities for advertisers to connect with Nexstar’s local and national audiences. Ms. Schulman will lead Nexstar Advertising’s integrated marketing efforts and oversee the sales intelligence business unit. She will report to Michael Strober, Nexstar’s Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue
Feb 13, 2024 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Names Angie Salas as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Champaign, IL
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced the appointment of Angie Salas as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Champaign and Springfield, Illinois (DMA #91), including WCIA-TV (CBS), WCIX-TV (My Network), WCIA.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Ms. Salas will begin her duties immediately and report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
Feb 05, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Board Adopts Policy Regarding the Roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding the roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer. Under the policy, the roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company may not be held by the same individual. The new policy will take effect only after Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook leaves the Company and the Board.
Jan 31, 2024 02:30 pm ET
NIELSEN AND NEXSTAR ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL & NATIONAL TV MEASUREMENT SERVICES
Nielsen remains a preferred Nexstar provider of currency-grade TV audience data
Jan 29, 2024 04:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Names Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Grand Junction, Colorado
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Dallman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Grand Junction and Montrose, CO (DMA #187), including KREX-TV (CBS), KGJT-TV (My Network), westernslopenow.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Mr. Dallman will also oversee the Company’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., to provide services to KFQX-TV (FOX) in Grand Junction. Mr. Dallman will report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s
Jan 26, 2024 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend by 25% to $1.69 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 25% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $1.69 per share beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2024. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 23, 2024, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 9, 2024.
Jan 23, 2024 09:00 am ET
Comscore and Nexstar Reach Multi-Year Agreement for Linear and Cross-Platform Audience Measurement
Comscore, Inc. (NASDAQ: SCOR) today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement with Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar”) on cross-platform audience measurement. Under the terms of the agreement, Comscore will...
Jan 18, 2024 09:00 am ET
NewsNation to Debut a New Sunday Public Affairs Program The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt
NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the launch of a new Sunday public affairs program entitled, The Hill Sunday with Chris Stirewalt on Sunday, March 3rd at 10 a.m. ET.
Jan 17, 2024 04:05 pm ET
The CW Network Appoints Erin McIlvain as Senior Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing
The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” “The CW Network”) today announced the appointment of Erin McIlvain as Senior Vice President of Affiliate Distribution and Marketing, responsible for managing the network’s distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners. Ms. McIlvain will begin her new duties immediately and report to Dana Zimmer, President and Chief Distribution and Strategy Officer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”)(Nasdaq: NXST), and Dennis Miller, President of The CW Network.
Jan 11, 2024 09:00 am ET
NewsNation to Expand Weekend Programming, Launching Morning in America on January 27
NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing cable news network, today announced the debut of the weekend edition of Morning in America with Hena Doba. The new weekend show will premiere on Saturday, January 27 and will be anchored by journalist Hena Doba on Saturdays and Sundays from 7-10 a.m. ET.
Jan 10, 2024 04:15 pm ET
Nexstar Media to Mark Dr. Martin Luther King Day With Special Programming Featuring His Only Grandchild
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., today announced that it will air “A Granddaughter’s Dream,” a tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and his wife Coretta Scott King, across all of its owned or partner television stations beginning Saturday, January 13, to coincide with the national celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King Day. The half-hour program features Yolanda Renee King, the only grandchild of the slain civil rights leader and his wife.
Jan 08, 2024 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2023 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 28
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2023 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Wednesday, February 28, 2024. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jan 08, 2024 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Enters Into Time Brokerage Agreement With KAZT-TV in Phoenix, Arizona
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year time brokerage agreement with KAZT-TV in Phoenix, Arizona, the nation’s 11th largest television market. On February 1, KAZT-TV will become an affiliate of The CW Network, home to LIV Golf, ACC college football and basketball, WWE NXT beginning this fall and NASCAR Xfinity Series Racing in 2025. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Jan 03, 2024 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Reaches Multi-Year Distribution Agreement With Fubo
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and FuboTV Inc. (d/b/a Fubo) (NYSE: FUBO), today announced that they have reached a new comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering 89 Nexstar-owned local TV stations affiliated with The CW Network, MyNetworkTV, ABC, and independents, including 37 CW Network affiliates, 25 MyNetworkTV affiliates, 23 ABC affiliates, and four independent television stations. The agreement also extends Fubo’s carriage of Nexstar’s national cable news network, NewsNation. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Dec 20, 2023 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Extends Employment Agreement With Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that it has entered into a multi-year extension of its employment agreement with Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Lee Ann Gliha. Ms. Gliha will continue reporting to Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook.
Dec 18, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Television Stations in Grand Rapids, Sioux Falls, and Panama City to Begin Carrying CW Network Programming on January 1
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that beginning January 1, 2024, its television stations in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and Panama City, Florida, will begin carrying the primetime entertainment and live sports programming of The CW Network on one of their related digital subchannels.
Dec 14, 2023 07:00 am ET
Mission Broadcasting and Nexstar Media Group Launch NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City
Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”), today announced the launch of NextGen TV on WPIX-TV in New York City, the #1 television market in the country. Mission owns WPIX-TV and Nexstar provides services to the station; the two companies worked together on today’s launch. The New York launch marks the 51st Nexstar-owned or partner market to begin broadcasting with ATSC 3.0. This week, Nexstar also transitioned its local television stations in El Paso and Baton Rouge, as well as a partner station in Baton Rouge owned by White Kn
Dec 11, 2023 08:00 am ET
98 Degrees Celebrates NYE 2023 with an Intimate Concert During Nexstar Media Group's "Las Vegas Countdown to 2024" Television Special
Iconic boy band to perform their greatest hits and will release their new single "Got U" at Midnight
Dec 07, 2023 03:38 pm ET
NewsNation and The CW Network Deliver More Than 4 Million Viewers for GOP Presidential Primary Debate
NewsNation and The CW Network combined to deliver more than 4 million viewers Wednesday night for the final GOP Presidential primary debate before the Iowa caucuses. NewsNation, the fastest-growing network in primetime cable news, garnered the largest audience in its history with nearly 1.6 million viewers across the United States tuning in; among adults 25 to 54, the debate was watched by more than 350,000 viewers, according to Nielsen Fast Nationals. The CW Network, which simulcast the debate, delivered more than 2.5 million viewers and nearly 500,000 viewers among adults 25 to 54, making th
Nov 09, 2023 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Four Upcoming Investor Conferences
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four institutional investor conferences in November and December:
Nov 09, 2023 08:15 am ET
NewsNation to Host Fourth 2024 Republican Presidential Primary Debate on December 6, at 8 p.m. ET
NewsNation, the fastest-growing network in primetime cable news, today announced that it will host the fourth Republican presidential primary debate of the 2024 election cycle on Wednesday, December 6th, 2023, from 8-10 p.m. ET. The debate will air live across the United States exclusively on Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NXST), national cable news network, NewsNation, and will be simulcast in the country’s Eastern and Central time zones on Nexstar’s broadcast television network, The CW. Viewers in the Mountain and Pacific time zones will be able to watch the debate live on N
Nov 08, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.13 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the third quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2023 as summarized below:
Nov 07, 2023 04:45 pm ET
The CW Network to Become the Exclusive Broadcast Home to WWE NXT
The CW Network will become the official broadcast home to WWE NXT in October 2024. The five-year agreement marks the first time in its 13-year history that WWE NXT – which showcases WWE’s hottest up-and-coming Superstars – will air on a broadcast television network. WWE NXT will debut on The CW Network in October 2024 and air 52 live weekly events throughout the season.
Nov 07, 2023 04:40 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group and Cox Communications Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Cox Communications today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement. The agreement covers 38 Nexstar-owned television stations in 23 markets across the country, national cable news network NewsNation, and digital networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Nov 06, 2023 02:31 pm ET
Detroit’s WMYD-TV to Become CW Affiliate on Monday, Nov. 13
The CW Network (The CW) and The E.W. Scripps Company have formed an agreement for WMYD-TV (TV20) in Detroit to become a CW affiliate beginning Monday, Nov. 13. TV20 will carry all of The CW’s network’s primetime entertainment, live sports and special event programming. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Oct 27, 2023 08:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.35 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Monday, November 27, 2023, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 10, 2023.
Oct 26, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media and ReachTV Announce Partnership Extending Distribution of NewsNation and the CW Network
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and ReachTV today announced that they are partnering to extend the distribution of NewsNation, the country’s fastest growing cable news network, and the sports programming of the CW Network, including ACC College Football and Basketball and LIV Golf. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Oct 09, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Releases New Investor Presentation Highlighting Its Perspectives on the Evolving Media/Television Landscape
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it has released a new investor presentation highlighting the Company’s perspectives on recent events and their positive impact on the broadcast television industry and Nexstar’s business with slides including:
Sep 26, 2023 08:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2023 Third Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 8
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2023 third quarter financial results on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Sep 18, 2023 09:00 am ET
DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company’s national cable news network, NewsNation. This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
Sep 18, 2023 09:00 am ET
DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company's national cable news network, NewsNation. This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
Sep 17, 2023 03:56 am ET
DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Agree to Temporarily Return TV Stations and Cable News Network NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) this morning issued the below joint statement:
Sep 14, 2023 01:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Names Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Sacramento, California
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Sacramento, CA (DMA #20), including KTXL-TV (FOX), FOX40.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Ms. Gunther will begin her duties immediately and report to Matthew Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
Sep 07, 2023 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Feeding America to Commemorate September as “Hunger Action Month”
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced that it has made another $50,000 donation to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, to assist with Feeding America’s promotion of “Hunger Action Month,” which began Friday, September 1. The contribution is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s, ongoing four-year $2 million partnership with Feeding America.
Sep 05, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media and Fox Corporation Renew and Extend Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement
“As the #1 FOX-affiliated television station group in the country, Nexstar is proud to extend its longstanding relationship with FOX,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “The strength of the network’s entertainment programming and live sports, together with Nexstar’s outstanding coverage of local news, weather and sports in the communities we serve is an unbeatable combination for viewers and an incredibly effective platform for our advertising and marketing clients.”
Aug 31, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar’s KAUT-TV in Oklahoma City to Become CW Network Affiliate on September 1
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that KAUT-TV, one of the company’s owned and operated television stations serving Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, will become an affiliate of The CW Network on September 1, 2023. KAUT-TV will begin carrying The CW’s primetime entertainment and live sports programming at that time.
Aug 31, 2023 08:00 am ET
The CW Network and Sinclair Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership
The CW Network (The CW) and Sinclair Broadcast Group, LLC (Sinclair) today announced a multi-year deal that renews affiliations across 35 markets, including 10 markets in which Sinclair provides sales and other services to a CW-affiliated station. In addition, beginning September 1, Sinclair will launch The CW on two new affiliate stations, KOMO-TV, in Seattle, Washington, and WPNT-TV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania – both stations currently broadcast LIV Golf and will expand carriage to include the entire CW Programming offering. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Aug 30, 2023 12:15 pm ET
The CW Network and Gray Television Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership
The CW Network (The CW) today announced that it has expanded and extended its network affiliation agreement with Gray Television, Inc. (Gray). Gray will continue carrying The CW’s entertainment and sports programming on television stations in a total of 55 markets across the country, 42 of which are covered under the terms of the new agreement and 13 of which are covered by previous agreements with the network. In addition, beginning September 2, Gray will launch The CW on PeachtreeTV (WPCH-TV) in Atlanta, Georgia. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Aug 29, 2023 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Promotes Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of accomplished media executive Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country. Ms. Rogers will begin her duties on September 5, and be based at the company’s headquarters in Irving, TX. She will report to Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
Aug 24, 2023 01:32 pm ET
Nexstar Television Station KHON2 in Honolulu Raises More Than $1.1 Million to Assist Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that a fundraising effort led by its station in Honolulu, HI, KHON2 (DMA #66), has raised $1,187,712 in donations to assist victims affected by the recent wildfires that devastated Maui. The effort was capped off with an additional $134,253 in donations from a telethon hosted by Nexstar’s KLAS-TV (DMA #40) in Las Vegas, NV, and a $20,000 donation from the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation. The contributions were designated to the Hawaii Wildfires Relief Fund of the Hawaii Red Cross.
Aug 16, 2023 08:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Television Stations Receive Six National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today announced the national winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards, with the local news operations of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), receiving a total of six awards for excellence in the categories of “Breaking News,” won by WKRN-TV in Nashville, Tennessee, “
Aug 14, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Two September Investor Conferences
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in two institutional investor conferences in September:
Aug 10, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Enters Into Multi-Year Employment Agreement Extension With Chief Communications Officer Gary Weitman
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has extended the employment agreement of Gary Weitman, the company’s Executive Vice President and Chief Communications Officer. Mr. Weitman will continue reporting to Perry Sook, Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
Aug 09, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Names Jon Camera as Senior Vice President of National Sales Division
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jon Camera as Senior Vice President of its national advertising sales division, responsible for overseeing and guiding the efforts of the company’s newly created national sales team, with offices in markets across the country, including New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta, and Detroit. Mr. Camera will begin his new duties immediately and report to Todd Braverman, Executive Vice President and Head of National Sales.
Aug 08, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1.24 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2023 as summarized below:
Aug 07, 2023 08:00 am ET
The CW Network Extends Contract of Dennis Miller as President
The CW Network today announced that it has extended the contract of Dennis Miller as President, which will now run through 2027. Mr. Miller joined the network as President in October 2022, following its acquisition by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST). Since that time, Mr. Miller and his team have moved quickly to implement a dynamic new programming strategy at The CW, adding high-profile live sporting events including ACC college football and basketball, the NASCAR Xfinity Racing Series, and LIV Golf, and unveiling a primetime line-up of exciting entertainment shows such as “Spencer Si
Aug 01, 2023 08:00 am ET
The CW Network and Hearst Television Expand and Extend Affiliation Partnership
The CW Network (The CW) today announced that it has expanded and extended its network affiliation agreement with Hearst Television (Hearst). With the comprehensive multi-year agreement, Hearst will continue carrying The CW’s entertainment and sports programming in six markets across the country, and commencing on September 1, will launch The CW on Hearst’s KQCA-TV, a new CW affiliate in Sacramento, California. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Jul 31, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Seeks Next-Generation Audience Measurement Partner
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it has issued an open Request for Proposals seeking a next-generation audience measurement partner capable of providing data that accurately reflects the scale and power of the company’s national and local media businesses. As one of the country’s largest omnichannel media companies, with a newly reimagined ad sales group, Nexstar believes media measurement must innovate in new ways, with innovative new products and cutting-edge technology that better serve the needs of advertisers, publishers, and consumers.
Jul 28, 2023 09:00 am ET
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Will Have an Exclusive New Home on The CW Network
The CW Network will become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series races annually, along with practice and qualifying events each weekend. Starting in 2025, for the first time in series history, every NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be available on free, over-the-air broadcast television with additional content available through The CW’s digital platforms. All NASCAR Xfinity Series races and ancillary content will be fully produced by the Emmy Award-winning NASCAR Product
Jul 27, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.35 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Jul 26, 2023 04:15 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Appoints Tony Wells to Board of Directors
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced the appointment of Tony Wells, 59, to its Board of Directors effective today, July 26, 2023. Mr. Wells fills the open Board position that was created when Dennis Miller stepped down last October to assume the role of President of The CW Network LLC, a 75%-owned subsidiary of Nexstar. As a result of the recent declassification of the Board, Mr. Wells, and all directors, will stand for election at the 2024 annual meeting of stockholders. Mr. Wells is an independent director and will serve on the Board’s compensation committee.
Jul 25, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Names Media Industry Executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer. Mr. Biard will report to Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and assume his new duties on August 21, 2023. In conjunction with his appointment, Mr. Biard has entered into an employment agreement with the Company that extends through August 2027. Mr. Biard assumes his new role from Thomas Carter, who has been named Senior Advisor and will support a seamless transition through the conclusion of hi
Jul 21, 2023 09:00 am ET
Nexstar and Hawaiian Telcom Reach Multi-year Distribution Agreement
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Hawaiian Telcom today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering Nexstar’s three local television stations serving Hawaii, national cable news network, NewsNation, and the company’s digital network, Rewind TV.
Jul 19, 2023 10:30 am ET
Nexstar Names Mitzi Coleman as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Wheeling, West Virginia and Steubenville, Ohio
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Mitzi Coleman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Wheeling, West Virginia (DMA #163), Steubenville, Ohio and parts of western Pennsylvania, including WTRF-TV (CBS) and wtrf.com, and their related mobile apps and social media channels. Ms. Coleman is taking over for Roger Lyons, who is retiring after serving as WTRF-TV’s Vice President and General Manager for the past 19 years and a nearly 50-year career in broadcasting. Ms. Coleman will begin her new duties immediately
Jul 19, 2023 10:30 am ET
Nexstar Promotes Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Columbus, Ohio
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Columbus, Ohio (DMA #32), including WCMH-TV (NBC4) and nbc4i.com, and their related mobile apps and social media channels. Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is retiring after serving as WCMH-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2017 and a 44-year career in broadcasting. Mr. Cottrill will begin his new duties on August 7, and report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager fo
Jul 17, 2023 04:16 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Enters Into Multi-Year Employment Agreement Extensions With Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it extended the employment agreements of Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy. Mr. Compton and Ms. Zimmer will continue to report to Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook.
Jul 13, 2023 04:00 pm ET
Atlantic Coast Conference Football and Basketball Coming to the CW Network This Fall
The CW Network announced it has secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27. The first ACC football game will air on The CW on Saturday, September 9 with a matchup between the Pitt Panthers and non-conference opponent Cincinnati Bearcats, with games airing every Saturday throughout the season in the afternoon and in primetime. In addition to 13 football games, The CW will broadcast 28 men’s basketball games and nine women’s basketball games. These games will be featured in December, January and Febru
Jul 05, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2023 Second Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 8
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2023 second quarter financial results on Tuesday, August 8, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jun 16, 2023 07:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces Shareholder Approval to Declassify the Board of Directors
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) announced that at its 2023 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting yesterday shareholders voted to:
Jun 14, 2023 07:30 am ET
Nexstar Television Stations in Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Tampa to Become Affiliated With The CW Network on September 1
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in three of the nation’s top-15 television markets, including WPHL-TV in Philadelphia (DMA #4), KRON-TV in San Francisco (DMA #10), and WTTA-TV in Tampa (DMA #13), will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2023. All three stations will begin carrying the network’s primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event programming at that time.
Jun 09, 2023 10:30 am ET
Nexstar Promotes Carter Murphy to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Augusta, Georgia and Aiken, South Carolina
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced the promotion of Carter Murphy to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Augusta, Georgia, and Aiken, South Carolina (DMA #110), including WJBF-TV and wjbf.com, and their related mobile apps and social media channels. He is taking over for Bill Stewart, who is retiring after serving as WJBF-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2007. Mr. Murphy, who has 25 years of experience in the market, will begin his new duties on July 3 and report to Ron Romines, Senior Vice President and Regional
May 24, 2023 01:33 pm ET
23 Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Win 36 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News Programming
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that 23 of its television stations have earned a total of 36 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
May 09, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record First Quarter Net Revenue of $1.26 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2023 as summarized below:
May 08, 2023 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming May Investor Conferences
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that senior management will be participating in the following investor conferences in May 2023:
May 08, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Expand Leading Local News Presence in San Diego With Acquisition of KUSI-TV For $35 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it agreed to acquire the assets of KUSI-TV in San Diego from McKinnon Broadcasting Company and Channel 51 of San Diego for $35 million plus a customary working capital adjustment. KUSI-TV is an independent television station, broadcasting more than nine hours of local news each weekday and nearly 60 hours of local news every week. Together with Nexstar’s currently owned and operated KWSB-TV (FOX) in San Diego, the two stations will offer more local news and information programming in the market than all of the other local stations
May 01, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Reaches Multi-Year Agreement With Hulu
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with Hulu. The deal covers 122 of the company’s local television stations, including the launch of the company’s MyNetworkTV affiliates and independent stations, and the continued carriage of its cable news network, NewsNation, on Hulu + Live TV. Financial terms of the agreement were not released.
Apr 28, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.35 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 26, 2023, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 12, 2023.
Apr 10, 2023 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2023 First Quarter Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 9
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2023 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Apr 10, 2023 09:00 am ET
Nexstar Names Jamie Calandruccio as Executive Vice President of Platform Monetization & Strategy
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: Nasdaq) today announced the appointment of Jamie Calandruccio as Executive Vice President of Platform Monetization & Strategy, responsible for developing Nexstar’s revenue management strategy for ad sales, optimizing the company’s advertising inventory, and strengthening its programmatic business. In this newly created role, Ms. Calandruccio will work closely with Nexstar’s sales team to increase revenue and serve client needs through informed, data-driven decisions, and strategic inventory analytics. Ms. Calandruccio will begin her new duties immediately and r
Mar 13, 2023 07:05 am ET
The CW Network Renews and Extends Multi-Year Agreement With Youtube TV for Carriage of Its CW Affiliated Stations Across the Country
The CW Network today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement with streaming platform YouTube TV to continue carrying its CW-affiliated television stations across the country. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Mar 13, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Reaches Multi-year Agreement With Youtube TV for Launch of 59 Nexstar Stations Including Its CW, MyNet, and Independent Television Stations
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with YouTube TV to launch 59 stations on its platform, including its 29 CW-affiliated television stations, its 26 MyNetworkTV affiliates, and its four independent stations in Chicago, Washington, D.C., Oklahoma City, and Baton Rouge. The agreement also renews and extends YouTube TV’s carriage of America’s fastest-growing cable news network, NewsNation, which is home to such shows as “Cuomo,” “Dan Abrams Live,” and “Banfield.” In addition, Nexs
Feb 28, 2023 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1.49 Billion and Fiscal Year 2022 Net Revenue of $5.21 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2022 as summarized below:
Feb 27, 2023 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Morgan Stanley Technology, Media & Telecom Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at 12:55 p.m. PT (3:55 p.m. ET).
Feb 24, 2023 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Names Joe Ruffolo Senior Vice President and General Manager for The Hill and NewsNation Digital
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Joe Ruffolo has been named to the newly created position of Senior Vice President and General Manager for The Hill and NewsNation Digital, responsible for the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of each property. As Nexstar realigns its national digital news platforms, The Hill will become part of the company’s Networks Division, effective immediately. Mr. Ruffolo will begin his new duties March 6, and report to Sean Compton, President of Nexstar’s Networks Division. The app
Jan 27, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend by 50% to $1.35 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 50% increase to its quarterly cash dividend to $1.35 per share beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2023. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 10, 2023.
Jan 26, 2023 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2022 Fourth Quarter and Full Year Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 28
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 fourth quarter and full year financial results on Tuesday, February 28, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jan 25, 2023 08:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Release New Investor Presentation and Host Investor Conference Call and Webcast on January 31
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will release a new investor presentation on Tuesday, January 31, 2023. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the presentation.
Jan 19, 2023 09:00 am ET
The CW Network and LIV Golf Enter Into Multi-Year Agreement
The CW Network (“The CW”) and LIV Golf (“LIV”) announced today they have entered into LIV’s first-ever U.S. broadcast television and streaming agreement. The CW is set to become LIV’s exclusive broadcast partner with a multi-year agreement beginning with the 2023 LIV Golf League season. As LIV’s exclusive broadcast home in the U.S., The CW Network will air 14 global LIV Golf League live events in 2023 and will stream the events live on
Jan 17, 2023 08:30 am ET
Nexstar Announces Newly-Created Advertising Sales Structure and Leadership Team Focused on Data-Driven, Multi-Platform Approach
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”), today announced a newly-created advertising sales structure and leadership team designed to drive ad sales across Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio by further emphasizing its client-first approach, combined with a new data-driven, multi-platform focus. Nexstar’s portfolio of media assets offers a powerful combination of national brands and reach, coupled with the country’s largest local broadcast station group capable of engaging local and national audiences at scale. Nexstar’s media properties include 200 owned or part
Jan 10, 2023 11:00 am ET
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Elizabeth Vargas to Join NewsNation as Host of “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”
NewsNation, America’s fastest growing cable news network, today announced that Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas will anchor “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” an hour-long weekday news program debuting April 3, 2023 (6pm ET/5pm CT) from a new state-of-the-art studio in New York City.
Dec 12, 2022 10:00 am ET
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth and Nexstar Media Inc. to Broadcast Annual New Year’s Eve Television Special, ‘Lone Star NYE’ Featuring Casey Donahew
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth / KXAS and Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the broadcast details for “Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2023,” a New Year’s Eve program airing Dec. 31, 2022 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. CST, hosted by NBC 5’s Katy Blakey and KARK’s D.J. Williams from Reunion Tower’s Geo Deck. NBC 5 is the hometown broadcaster for this special New Year’s Eve program, airing in an additional 23 markets on Nexstar and four of its partner television stations, with special musical guest, Texas native, Casey Donahew, and includin
Dec 01, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Names Michael Strober as Chief Revenue Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced the appointment of innovative and experienced sales and advertising executive Michael Strober as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for leading the reimagination and execution of a new advertising sales and go-to-market strategy for the Company. As Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio has evolved into a powerful combination of national brands and reach, with the largest local broadcast station group capable of engaging local and national audiences at scale, this newly created position will enable the Company
Nov 28, 2022 05:53 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group and PBF Energy Set to Join S&P MidCap 400; Sabre and Nu Skin Enterprises to Join S&P SmallCap 600
NEW YORK, Nov. 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Dow Jones Indices will make the following changes to the S&P MidCap 400 and S&P SmallCap 600 effective prior to the opening of trading on Thursday, December 1:
Nov 17, 2022 10:00 am ET
The Hill’s Midterm Election Coverage Sets New Audience Record
Millions of Americans turned to The Hill, America’s premier source for political and policy news, to navigate the recent midterm elections. The Hill’s owned-and-operated digital platforms earned nearly 30 million page views1 last week and received more than 20 million additional views from syndication partners. On Election Day itself, readers spent more than 3 million hours on TheHill.com2. This represents more readership than any prior midterm election cycle and reflects the nation’s need for The Hill’s trusted, credible and non-partisan reporting.
Nov 15, 2022 04:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Stephens Investment Conference
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Investment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m. ET).
Nov 08, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.27 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2022 as summarized below:
Nov 02, 2022 08:00 am ET
The CW Network Names Brad Schwartz as President, Entertainment
The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” “The CW Network”) today announced that television executive Brad Schwartz has been named President, CW Entertainment, responsible for programming strategy, creative and brand development, and day-to-day operations of The CW Network, America’s fifth national television network. Schwartz will begin his new duties on November 7, 2022, and report to Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network.
Nov 01, 2022 04:00 pm ET
The CW Network Names Beth Feldman Senior Vice President of Network Communications
The CW Network LLC today named Beth Feldman as Senior Vice President of Network Communication, overseeing internal and external communication and program publicity. She will begin her new duties immediately and report to Dennis Miller, President of The CW. Feldman takes over the communications role from Paul Hewitt, who is leaving the network after 22 years.
Nov 01, 2022 08:00 am ET
The CW Network Appoints Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations
The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” “The CW Network”) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the network’s distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners. Ms. Dopp will begin her new duties immediately and report to Dana Zimmer, President and Chief Distribution and Strategy Officer for Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (“Nexstar”)(Nasdaq: NXST), and Dennis Miller, President of The CW Network.
Oct 28, 2022 03:07 pm ET
Nexstar and Verizon FiOS Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”), and Verizon FiOS (NYSE: VZ) (“Verizon”) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement regarding local television stations in 10 markets and Nexstar’s fast-growing national cable news network, NewsNation.
Oct 28, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.90 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Monday, November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on Monday, November 14, 2022.
Oct 15, 2022 12:18 am ET
Viewers Deprived of Critical National and Local News, Important Weather Updates, College and NFL Football, Following Verizon FIOS’ Removal of Nexstar Local TV Stations in Ten Markets and National Cabl
Tonight at 12 a.m. ET, Verizon FiOS removed from its cable systems the network and local community programming provided to nearly three million of its subscribers by 13 local television stations owned by Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”). Verizon FiOS is refusing to reach a new distribution agreement allowing the cable company the right to continue airing the highly-rated programming on Nexstar’s local stations. As a result, millions of Americans across the country have lost local news, traffic, weather, sports, and entertainm
Oct 13, 2022 09:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Hosts Nearly 50 Candidate Debates and Forums, Delivering Critical Information to Voters Ahead of the 2022 Midterm Elections
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its owned and partner stations are delivering unprecedented political coverage this mid-term election season, hosting nearly 50 local and statewide candidate debates and forums from the primaries through election day. Nexstar owns America’s largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.
Oct 10, 2022 11:00 am ET
The CW Network Launches “Dare to Love, Defy Hate” With Song From Music Icon Stevie Wonder and New Mental Health Initiative Following United States Surgeon General Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisi
The CW Network is answering United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek H. Murthy’s call to tackle the number one issue facing American youth—mental health—by launching a new ongoing mental health initiative to help raise awareness of the multifaceted issue and engage its audience in efforts to be part of the solution.
Oct 03, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Closes Acquisition of The CW Network
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST, “Nexstar”) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of a 75% ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” or the “Company”) from co-owners Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) and Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), who will each retain a 12.5% ownership interest in The CW. Nexstar also announced that Dennis Miller has been named President of The CW, effective immediately. Mr. Miller has served as a member of Nexstar’s Board of Directors since 2014 and has stepped down from the Board in connection with his appoi
Sep 21, 2022 10:00 am ET
NewsNation to Broadcast Exclusive Live National Coverage of Candidate Debates in Battleground States of Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s (NASDAQ: NXST) national cable news network, today announced it will offer the only live national television coverage of debates between the candidates running for the offices of Texas Governor, United States Senator from Georgia, and United States Senator from Pennsylvania. In addition, each exclusive telecast will include “Debate Night in America,” a pre- and post-debate special program featuring news and analysis from NewsNation’s team of experienced journalists, including George Will and Chris Stirewalt. Nexstar’s local stations serving Texas, Georgia
Sep 20, 2022 09:00 am ET
Live LA Clippers Basketball Returns to Free Over-the-Air TV on KTLA 5
KTLA-TV (KTLA 5), Los Angeles’ #1 TV station, and the LA Clippers today announced a broadcast television partnership that will return live Clippers games to over-the-air TV in Southern California. Eleven regular season and all four pre-season games will be exclusively accessible to all TV viewers in Southern California, bringing the Clippers back to KTLA 5 for the first time since 2009. The station’s regular season schedule is highlighted by games against the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder and Portland Trailblazers.
Sep 13, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2022 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 8
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 third quarter financial results on Tuesday, November 8, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Sep 07, 2022 11:00 am ET
New Primetime News Show Hosted by Chris Cuomo to Debut Monday, October 3 at 8pm ET/7pm CT on NewsNation
NewsNation today announced that “Cuomo” has officially begun production in New York City, unveiling its first official trailer, graphics and promotional videos for the show. The primetime news program, hosted by multi award-winning broadcast anchor and attorney Chris Cuomo, will debut Monday, October 3, and air weeknights
Sep 06, 2022 10:52 am ET
“NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes” To Premiere Monday, September 19, on NewsNation
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned news and entertainment cable network reaching 70 million U.S. television households, today announced the further expansion of its news programming with the launch of “NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes,” beginning Monday, September 19. Featuring lead news anchor Marni Hughes, the two-hour mi
Sep 01, 2022 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Feeding America® to Commemorate September as “Hunger Action Month”
The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced that it has made another $50,000 donation to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, to assist with Feeding America’s promotion of “Hunger Action Month,” which begins today, September 1. The contribution is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s ongoing four-year $2 million partnership with Feeding America.
Aug 24, 2022 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the BofA Securities Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the BofA Securities Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at 1:10 p.m. PT (4:10 p.m. ET).
Aug 15, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Acquire The CW Network
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) (the “Company”) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75 percent ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (“The CW” or the “Network”). Warner Bros. Discovery (Nasdaq: WBD) and Paramount Global (Nasdaq: PARA, PARAA), the current co-owners of The CW, will each retain a 12.5 percent ownership interest in The CW and will continue to produce original, scripted content for the Network.
Aug 10, 2022 09:00 am ET
Nexstar Digital Launches The Hill TV Streaming Channel on Plex
The Hill, America’s premier source for political and policy news, has launched a streaming channel, marking its first foray into OTT (Over The Top). The Hill is part of Nexstar Digital, the digital business of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), the largest local broadcaster in the U.S. with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets. The launch of The Hill TV builds upon The Hill’s success as an essential, agenda-setting read for lawmakers, policymakers and influential digital consumers from Capitol Hill to Main Street.
Aug 04, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1.25 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 as summarized below:
Aug 01, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Extends Employment Agreement of Chief Executive Officer, Perry A. Sook, Through March 2026
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its Board of Directors has extended the employment agreement of Chief Executive Officer, Perry A. Sook, through March 31, 2026. In addition to his responsibilities as Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Sook also serves as the Company’s Chairman and he remains a top shareholder of the Company.
Jul 28, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend, Announces New $1.5 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization and Plan to Declassify Board of Directors
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Thursday, August 25, 2022, to shareholders of record on Thursday, August 11, 2022. In addition, The Board of Directors approved a new share repurchase program authorizing the Company to repurchase up to $1.5 billion of its common stock. The new share repurchase authorization is in addition to Nexstar’s existing share repurchase program announced in January 2021, of which $415.1 million remained as of May 9, 20
Jul 26, 2022 09:50 pm ET
Chris Cuomo to Join NewsNation’s Prime-Time Line-Up This Fall
NewsNation, America’s fastest growing cable news network, today announced that Chris Cuomo, the award-winning broadcast journalist and attorney, will be joining its prime-time line-up this fall as the host of his own show. Mr. Cuomo appeared on “Dan Abrams Live” tonight at 9 p.m. ET, 8 p.m. CT, to discuss his new role with Nexstar Media Group’s cable network, which has been consistently earning praise for its unbiased daily reporting and news coverage.
Jul 18, 2022 05:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Cory Gylock to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in La Crosse/Eau Claire, Wisconsin
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of Cory Gylock to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in La Crosse/Eau Claire, Wisconsin (DMA #129), including WLAX-TV (FOX) and WEUX-TV (FOX), wiproud.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Mr. Gylock assumes the position from Judson Beck, who was named Vice President and General Manager of Nexstar’s Green Bay/Marquette, Michigan, media operations in May. He will begin his duties immediately, and report to Traci W
Jul 15, 2022 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Names Brandin Stewart as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Broadcasting Division
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of accomplished broadcast executive Brandin Stewart as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country. Mr. Stewart will begin his duties on July 20, and be based at the company’s headquarters in Irving, TX; he will report to Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar Media Inc.’s broadcasting division.
Jul 12, 2022 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Melissa Jones to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Dayton, Ohio
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of Melissa Jones to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Dayton, Ohio (DMA #64), including WDTN-TV (NBC), wdtn.com, and its related digital and social media channels. In this new role, she will also be responsible for overseeing Nexstar’s relationship with Vaughn Media’s WBDT, Dayton’s CW, under two joint operating agreements. Mrs. Jones assumes the position from Joe Abouzeid, who was named Vice President and General Manager of Nex
Jul 05, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2022 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 4
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 second quarter financial results on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jun 21, 2022 02:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Refinances Senior Secured Term Loans and Revolving Credit Facilities
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (the “Company”) announced today that Nexstar Media Inc. (“Nexstar”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, has closed a new five-year term loan A facility in an aggregate principal amount of $2,425 million and a new five-year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $550 million. In addition, Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), a variable interest entity of the Company, has closed a new five-year revolving credit facility in an aggregate principal amount of $75 million. The net proceeds of the new term loan A and revolving credit facilitie
Jun 15, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar and altafiber Reach Comprehensive Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and altafiber (formerly Cincinnati Bell Inc.) announced today that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering WDTN-TV, the Nexstar television station serving Dayton, Ohio (DMA #64), and national cable news network, NewsNation. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Jun 14, 2022 09:00 am ET
NewsNation Expands Morning News Programming to Four Hours Each Weekday Beginning Monday, June 27
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced an expansion of its live, national morning news programming with the premiere of “Early Morning,” a new one-hour cable news program debuting Monday, June 27, at 6 a.m. ET. Mitch Carr will an
Jun 13, 2022 05:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces Shareholder Approval to Eliminate Class B and Class C Share Classes
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that at its 2022 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting (the "Meeting"), shareholders voted in favor of all proposals recommended by the Board of Directors, including the amendment of the Company’s Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation to eliminate the Company’s Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock classes. As of April 25, 2022 Nexstar had approximately 40.4 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding and no shares of Class B Common Stock or Class C Common Stock outstanding. Nexstar’s Class A common stock has been the o
Jun 02, 2022 01:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and CFO, will be participating in the Credit Suisse 24th Annual Communications Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at 1:45 p.m. ET.
May 27, 2022 03:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Names Three Veteran Broadcasters as Vice President and General Manager of Media Operations in Salt Lake City, Buffalo, Green Bay and Marquette
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it has named three experienced broadcast leaders to oversee the company’s media operations in Salt Lake City, UT, Buffalo, NY, Green Bay, WI, and Marquette, MI.
May 25, 2022 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar to Expand Local News Operations Serving Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it will expand its local news operations serving Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Northern Virginia. The company plans to bring its two television stations currently serving the area, WDVM-TV (Ind) in Hagerstown, and WDCW-TV (CW) in Washington, D.C. (DMA #7), together at one central location in the nation’s capital. The new, combined operation will be known as “DC News Now.”
May 10, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record First Quarter Net Revenue of $1.21 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022 as summarized below:
Apr 29, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.90 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 27, 2022, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 13, 2022.
Apr 28, 2022 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Appoints Rachel Morgan Executive Vice President and General Counsel
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), the largest local media company in the United States, today announced the appointment of Rachel Morgan as Executive Vice President and General Counsel, effective June 20. Ms. Morgan will report to Perry Sook, Nexstar’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, and is assuming the position of General Counsel from Elizabeth Ryder, who has been Nexstar’s General Counsel since 2009. Ms. Ryder will continue serving as Secretary to Nexstar’s Board of Directors.
Apr 19, 2022 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Digital Names Dennis Cook Senior Vice President of Sales Marketing
Nexstar Digital, the digital division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named veteran marketing executive Dennis Cook as Senior Vice President of Sales Marketing. Mr. Cook will oversee the digital division’s go-to-market strategy and all revenue-driving ad s
Mar 30, 2022 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Networks Names Beth Feldman Executive Director of Communications
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Beth Feldman has been named Executive Director of Communications for the company’s networks division, overseeing internal and external communication at the company’s cable news network,
Mar 24, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2022 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 10
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 10, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Mar 23, 2022 11:30 am ET
Nexstar Digital Reaches 133 Million Unique Visitors in January 2022 and Achieves +45% Year-Over-Year Growth, Delivering a Powerful Opportunity to Advertisers
Nexstar Digital, the digital division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that total unique users to its websites and mobile applications in January 2022 increased by more than 45% from the same time period a year earlier, to 133 million, generating 820 million page views
Mar 22, 2022 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Names Klarn DePalma as Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Klarn DePalma as Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships, responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of sales and sponsorship efforts across Nexstar’s entire portfolio of broadcast stations
Mar 14, 2022 03:52 pm ET
NewsNation Further Expands News Programming
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned news and entertainment cable netw
Mar 01, 2022 11:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on March 14
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it will be participating in the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL, on Monday, March 14, 2022. Perry A. Sook, Chairman and CEO, along with Thomas E. Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and CFO, will make a company presentation at 9:35 a.m. ET.
Feb 22, 2022 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1.25 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2021 as summarized below:
Feb 15, 2022 05:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Names Jay Howell Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Las Vegas, Nevada
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jay Howell as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Las Vegas, NV (DMA #40), including KLAS-TV (CBS), 8Newsnow.com, and their related digital and social media channels. Mr. Howell will b
Jan 31, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors Approves Plan to Eliminate Class B and Class C Share Classes
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to recommend that shareholders approve an amendment to its corporate charter to eliminate the Company’s Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock classes. As of November 2, 2021, Nexstar had approximately 41 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding and no shares of Class B Common Stock or Class C Common Stock outstanding. Nexstar’s Class A common stock has been the only class of shares outstanding since 2013.
Jan 28, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 29%
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 29% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.90 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2022. The dividend is payable on Monday, February 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 11, 2022.
Jan 25, 2022 10:30 am ET
Nexstar Promotes Two News and Sales Leaders to Vice President and General Manager of Broadcast and Digital Operations in Peoria, IL, and Columbus, GA
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of two experienced broadcast leaders and current Nexstar executives to Vice President and General Manager, overseeing the company’s broadcast and digital operations in Peoria, IL, and Columbus, GA.
Jan 21, 2022 09:00 am ET
ViacomCBS and Nexstar Media Group Renew Affiliation Agreements
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar”) announced today that Nexstar’s wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., and its operating partners have reached comprehensive multi-year agreements to renew the existing CBS Television Network affiliations in 39 markets across the country. The 39 markets combined reach 14% of the U.S. audience, serving 17.4 million television households. Following three affiliation agreements that were renewed early last year, this agreement completes all of ViacomCBS and Nexstar’s affiliation renewals.
Jan 21, 2022 08:00 am ET
VIACOMCBS AND NEXSTAR MEDIA GROUP RENEW AFFILIATION AGREEMENTS
NEW YORK and IRVING, Texas, Jan. 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ("Nexstar") announced today that Nexstar's wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., and its operating partners have reached comprehensive multi-year agreements to renew the existing CBS Television Network affiliations in 39 markets across the country. The 39 markets combined reach 14% of the U.S. audience, serving 17.4 million television households. Following three affiliation agreements that were renewed early last year, this agreement completes all of V
Jan 12, 2022 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Recognized as a “Leadership Partner” by Feeding America®
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it has been recognized as a “Leadership Partner” by Feeding America® in honor of the company’s efforts to raise awareness regarding the issues of hunger and food insecurity this past September during “Hunger Action Month.” Feeding America is the nation’s largest domestic hunger-relief organization.
Jan 12, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Releases New Investor Presentation
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it has released a new investor presentation, which can be accessed through the “Events and Presentations” section under “Investor Relations” on Nexstar’s website at
Jan 07, 2022 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2021 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 22
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2021 fourth quarter financial results on Tuesday, February 22, 2022. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Dec 21, 2021 04:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Launches NEXTGEN TV at WHTM-TV in Harrisburg, PA, Marking the Company’s 17th Market to Launch ATSC 3.0 in 2021
Nexstar is planning to convert another 20 of its local television markets to NEXTGEN TV next year, and its station group has set a goal of reaching 50% of U.S. TV households with NEXTGEN TV, powered by ATSC 3.0, by the end of 2022.
Dec 20, 2021 05:02 pm ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Four Local Television Stations in Springfield, MO
Springfield, Missouri’s leading television stations today began broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet and digital apps. Today’s launch includes KOLR (CBS), KSPR (ABC), KRBK (Fox), and KOZL-TV (MyNet).
Dec 16, 2021 04:00 pm ET
FOX Television Stations and Nexstar Media Launch NEXTGEN TV in Los Angeles, Nation’s Second Largest Television Market
FOX Television Stations, LLC (NASDAQ: FOXA) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that they have launched NEXTGEN TV broadcasting on KTTV-TV (FOX 11), KCOP-TV (My13), and KTLA-TV (KTLA 5) in Los Angeles, the second largest television market in the United States. NEXTGEN TV is a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology that provides viewers with enhanced video and audio, more news and entertainment choices, and the ability to deploy future interactive applications. Based on the same fundamental technology as the internet, NEXTGEN TV also provides broadcasters with
Dec 09, 2021 09:30 am ET
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth and Nexstar Media Inc. to Broadcast Annual New Year's Eve Television Special, 'Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022' Featuring Scotty McCreery
FORT WORTH-DALLAS, Texas and IRVING, Texas, Dec. 9, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth /KXAS and Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the broadcast details for "Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2022," a New Year's Eve program airing December 31, 2021 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. CST, hosted by NBC 5's Katy Blakey and KARK's D.J. Williams from Reunion Tower's Cloud 9 level. NBC 5 is the hometown broadcaster for this special New Year's Eve program, airing in an additional 27 markets on Nexstar television stations, with speci
Nov 30, 2021 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Promotes David Hart to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Savannah, Georgia
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of David Hart to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Savannah, Georgia (DMA #91), including WSAV-TV (NBC), WSAV-DT2 (CW),
Nov 29, 2021 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Names Chris Cook as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Lafayette, Louisiana
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), has appointed Chris Cook as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Lafayette, LA (DMA #122), including KLFY-TV (CBS) and
Nov 02, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1,157.0 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2021 as summarized below:
Oct 28, 2021 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Promotes Dana Zimmer to President of Distribution
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced the promotion of Dana Zimmer to President of Distribution, effective immediately. Since joining Nexstar in 2019, Ms. Zimmer has overseen the distribution of Nexstar’s billion-dollar-plus broadcast and television content portfolio across the cable, satellite, telco, and digital media industries, including 199 local television stations, representing approximately 39 percent of the television households in the United States (reflecting the FCC’s UHF discount), and NewsNation, Nexstar’s national cable news and entertainment network. I
Oct 28, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.70 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Monday, November 29, 2021, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 12, 2021.
Oct 21, 2021 10:30 am ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Marc Hefner to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Dallas, Texas
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it has promoted Marc Hefner to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Dallas, Texas (DMA #5), overseeing KDAF-TV,
Oct 18, 2021 02:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Tim Sanders to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Terre Haute, Indiana
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Tim Sanders has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Terre Haute, Indiana (DMA #156), overseeing WTWO-TV (NBC),
Oct 12, 2021 11:54 am ET
Four Hartford Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV
HARTFORD, Conn., Oct. 12, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The future arrived today for Hartford area television viewers, as four local TV stations launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps. NEXTGEN TV provides viewers with an enhanced live broadcast experience, delivering higher-quality audio, visual capabilities, and enabling a range of future internet-based innovations.
Sep 23, 2021 08:00 am ET
NewsNation Debuts Expanded Programming on Monday, September 27
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned news and en
Sep 15, 2021 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Digital Launches STELLAR, New Data-Driven Audience Insights Platform
Nexstar Digital today announced the launch of STELLAR, a proprietary data-driven audience platform that gives advertisers the ability to seamlessly purchase digital and linear advertising across Nexstar’s network of 199 owned or operated television...
Sep 14, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Names Lloyd Bucher as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Charlotte, North Carolina
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named Lloyd Bucher as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA #22), overseeing WJZY-TV (FOX), WMYT-TV (MyNet) and fox46.com. Mr. Bucher will assume his new
Sep 13, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Fran McRae to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Memphis, Tennessee and Jackson, Tennessee
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it has promoted Fran McRae to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Memphis, Tennessee (DMA #51), and Jackson, Tennessee (DMA #175), overseeing WREG-TV (CBS), WJKT-TV (FOX), wreg.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. She succeeds Ron Walter, who retired at the end of August. Ms. McRae will assume her new responsibilities immediately and report to Mike Vaughn, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar Media Inc.’s
Aug 30, 2021 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2021 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 2
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2021 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Aug 25, 2021 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media and SportsGrid to Launch First-Ever Diginet for Sports Wagering and Fantasy Sports
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), the largest local media company in the United States, and SportsGrid Inc., a streaming video network that provides extensive coverage of sports betting for all the major sports, today announced a multi-year agreement to launch “SportsGrid Network,” the nation’s first-ever diginet devoted to sports wagering and fantasy sports. Beginning September 1, SportsGrid Network will be distributed across nine digital subchannels licensed to Nexstar in nine major U.S. markets, including San Francisco, Washington, D.
Aug 23, 2021 04:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Appoints Stephen Eaton Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Billings, Montana
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Stephen Eaton has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Billings, Montana (DMA #167), overseeing KSVI-TV (ABC), yourbigsky.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. Mr.
Aug 23, 2021 09:58 am ET
JEGI CLARITY Has Advised The Hill On Their Sale To Nexstar Media
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hill, advised by JEGI CLARITY, has been sold to Nexstar Media, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST).
Aug 17, 2021 12:35 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today announced the national winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards, with the local news operations of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: Nasdaq), receiving two awards for excellence in the categories of “Continuing Coverage
Aug 16, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Appoints Michael Silecchia Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Rockford, Illinois
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Michael Silecchia has been appointed Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Rockford, Illinois, (DMA #139), overseeing WQRF-TV (FOX), mystateline.com, and their related mobile and social media channels. Mr. Silecchia will also oversee the Company’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., providing services to WTVO-TV (ABC) in Rockford. He will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice
Aug 04, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1,131.6 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2021 as summarized below:
Jul 29, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.70 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, August 27, 2021, to shareholders of record on Friday, August 13, 2021.
Jul 26, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Names Lee Ann Gliha Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that Lee Ann Gliha has been named Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer effective August 9, 2021. Ms. Gliha will oversee all financial aspects of the Company’s business, including internal and external financial reporting, internal audit, compliance and controls, investor relations, and treasury and capital markets functions, and will take a prominent role in strategic planning, business development, and mergers and acquisitions. Ms. Gliha will assume the CFO role from Thomas E. Carter, who was named President and Chief Op
Jul 22, 2021 12:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Promotes Ron Romines to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has promoted Ron Romines as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, overseeing the company’s broadcast and digital operations in various markets across the country. Mr. Romines will assume his new responsibilities on July 26
Jul 19, 2021 09:00 am ET
NewsNation Announces Major Programming Expansion Launching September 27
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable netwo
Jul 13, 2021 02:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Names Jeff Miller Vice President and General Manager of Its Media Operations in Brownsville/Harlingen, Texas
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jeff Miller as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Brownsville/Harlingen, Texas (DMA #85). Mr. Miller will be responsible for overseeing Nexstar’s KVEO-TV (NBC/CBS),
Jul 08, 2021 02:15 pm ET
NewsNation Launching Two New Weeknight Programs July 19
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75
Jul 08, 2021 11:00 am ET
Six Sacramento Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 8, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Residents in the Central Valley can now get a taste of the future as six Sacramento television stations have banded together to launch NEXTGEN TV. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative new capabilities, such as robust emergency alerts, NEXTGEN TV enables TV stations to better personalize their broadcasts with information and interactive features, making the content more relevant and engaging for viewers.  
Jul 07, 2021 12:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Donna D’Amico to Vice President and General Manager of Its Media Operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Donna D’Amico has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of its media operations in Colorado Springs, Colorado (DMA #82), overseeing KXRM-TV (FOX), KXTU-TV (CW) and FOX21News.com. Ms. D’Amico will begin her new duties immediatel
Jul 07, 2021 08:00 am ET
Five Charlotte Television Stations Launch NEXTGEN TV Broadcasts
CHARLOTTE, N.C., July 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today, Charlotte, NC, television viewers will get a taste of the future as five local TV stations band together to launch NEXTGEN TV. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative new capabilities, NEXTGEN TV enables TV stations to better personalize their broadcasts with information and interactive features, making the content more relevant and engaging for viewers.   
Jul 02, 2021 01:17 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2021 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 4
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2021 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 4, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jun 21, 2021 02:00 pm ET
Veteran Journalist Cherie Grzech Joins NewsNation as Vice President of News, Managing Editor
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75
Jun 14, 2021 03:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Names James Baronet Vice President and General Manager of Its Topeka, Kansas, Media Operations
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of James Baronet as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Topeka, Kansas (DMA #142). Mr. Baronet will be responsible for overseeing Nexstar’s KSNT-TV (NBC) and KTMJ-TV (FOX), as well as the Company’s operational agreements with Vaughan Media, Inc., providing services to KTKA-TV (ABC/CW). Mr. Baronet will begin his new duties immediately and report to Julie Pruett, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar Media Inc.’s br
Jun 09, 2021 01:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Names Susan Parker Chief Strategy Officer/EVP of Strategy & Data of the Digital Division
The Digital Division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of Susan Parker to Chief Strategy Officer/EVP Strategy & Data of the company’s Digital Division. In...
Jun 03, 2021 04:00 pm ET
Nexstar Variable Interest Entity, Mission Broadcasting, Closes New $300 Million Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), a variable interest entity of wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media, Inc. (formerly known as Nexstar Inc. or Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.) (“Nexstar”), has closed on a new $300 million Term Loan B Facility. Mission’s new Term Loan B Facility has a seven-year maturity and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50%, with a 0.0% LIBOR floor. The Term Loan B Facility includes six-months of 101 soft call protection.
May 26, 2021 09:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Names Courtney Williams as Chief Diversity Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it has named Courtney Williams to the newly created position of Chief Diversity Officer, responsible for leading the Company’s efforts to expand diversity in hiring, promotion, and retention. Ms. Williams currently serves as Vice President of Human Resources for Nexstar. She will continue to report to Terri Bush, Senior Vice President of Human Resources and Associate Counsel, and assume her additional duties immediately.
May 20, 2021 09:00 am ET
The CW Television Network and Nexstar Media Group Renew Affiliation Agreements
The CW Television Network and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and its operating partners today announced that they have reached multi-year agreements to renew CW network affiliations in 37 markets across the country (28 Nexstar- and 9 partner-owned television stations). The agreements include five top-10 market affiliates: WPIX-TV in New York City, KTLA-TV in Los Angeles, KDAF-TV in Dallas, KIAH-TV in Houston, and WDCW-TV in Washington, D.C. Taken together, the 37 markets cover more than 31% of the U.S. audience, serving more than 38 million television households.
May 18, 2021 02:30 pm ET
Nexstar Names Former ABC News Executive Michael Corn President of News for NewsNation
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today named former ABC News Senior Executive Producer, Michael Corn, President of News for NewsNation, the Company’s national cable network reaching 75 million television households across the United States. In this newly created position, Mr. Corn will be responsible for the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of NewsNation’s current news programming and any future content expansion. Mr. Corn will begin his new role immediately and report to Sean Compton, President of Nexstar Medi
May 10, 2021 01:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Appoints Jim Rose as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in San Francisco, California
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Jim Rose has been named Vice President and General Manager of its San Francisco operations (DMA #6), overseeing KRON-TV (MyNetwork), KRON4.com and
May 06, 2021 02:45 pm ET
31 Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Win 47 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News Programming
The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today announced the regional winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards, with the local news operations of the broadcasting division of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), receiving a total of 47 regional awards, including recognition for “Overall Excellence,” “Best Newscast,” and “Breaking News Coverage.” A total of 31 Nexstar television stations received regional Murrow Awards, with 12 stations receiving multiple awards, led by KOIN-TV (CBS) in Portland, OR (DMA #21), KXAN-TV (NBC) in Aus
May 05, 2021 08:30 am ET
Veteran Journalist Leland Vittert Joins NewsNation as Anchor/Correspondent
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Inc.’s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75
May 04, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record First Quarter Net Revenue of $1,113.9 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2021 as summarized below:
May 03, 2021 04:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media Inc. Promotes Andrew Alford to President of Broadcasting Division, Effective June 1
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that Andrew (Andy) Alford will be promoted to President of Broadcasting and will assume oversight responsibility for the long-term strategy and day-to-day operations of Nexstar’s 198 owned and operated television stations across the country and their related digital properties. Mr. Alford will begin his new duties on June 1 and report to Tom Carter, Nexstar President, Chief Operating Officer and Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Alford is taking over from Tim Busch, who is retiring on May 31 a
Apr 29, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.70 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 28, 2021, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 14, 2021.
Apr 26, 2021 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Inc. to Launch “Rewind TV” on September 1
Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that it will launch Rewind TV, a digital subchannel offering a slate of classic television sitcom hits from the 1980s and 1990s, on September 1, 2021. At its launch, Rewind TV will reach 40 percent of U.S. television households, or nearly 50 million homes, including New York, Los Angeles, and Chicago. Rewind TV will be available on newly designated or recently vacated digital sub-channels licensed to Nexstar.
Apr 19, 2021 10:00 am ET
Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Adrienne Bankert Joins NewsNation as Anchor/Correspondent
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s wholly-owned cable netw
Mar 31, 2021 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2021 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 4
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2021 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, May 4, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Mar 08, 2021 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Inc. to Announce Market-Finalists of Its “Remarkable Women” Initiative on March 9th
Nexstar Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that it will begin highlighting the stories of the market-finalists of its “Remarkable Women” initiative tomorrow, March 9th. The nationwide initiative is part of Nexstar’s celebration of Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day (March 8th) and is designed to honor the influence that women have had on public policy, social progress, and the quality of life in the United States. Nexstar will spotlight local women that inspire, lead, and forge the way for o
Mar 03, 2021 01:00 pm ET
TapClicks to Aggregate Marketing and Sales Data for Nexstar Inc.
TapClicks, Inc., the leading unified marketing platform for analytics, intelligence, reporting, workflow and orders management, today announced that Nexstar Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) has deployed...

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