Nexstar Media Group Inc (OQ:NXST)

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...
Mar 01, 2021 10:00 am ET
NewsNation Launches Tonight Featuring New Name and Expanded Programming
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s cable network reaching 75 million television households, launches tonight with its new name and an expanded programming line-up featuring five hours of news and talk from 6 - 11 p.m. ET. Debuting tonight on the network formerly known as WGN America are three new hour-long programs
Feb 26, 2021 04:10 pm ET
Nexstar Inc. President of Broadcasting Timothy C. Busch to Retire in Mid-2021
Nexstar Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that President, Broadcasting, Timothy C. Busch, will retire June 1, 2021, following a 36-year career in the broadcast industry. Mr. Busch joined Nexstar in 2000 as General Manager at WROC (CBS) in Rochester, New York and over his career with
Feb 25, 2021 05:13 pm ET
Aaron Sorkin, Bryan Cranston, and Robin Wright Headline First Week’s Guests on NewsNation’s “BANFIELD,” Premiering March 1st at 10 PM ET
NewsNation, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s cable network reaching 75 million television households, today announced a line-up of celebrity guests for the first week of its flagship news and talk show, BANFIELD, including Academy Award-winning filmmaker Aaron Sorkin and actors Bryan Cranston and Robin Wright. Hosted by vete
Feb 23, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Fourth Quarter Net Revenue of $1,377 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2020 as summarized below. The actual results presented herein for the three months ended December 31, 2020 and 2019 reflect the full operations of both the Nexstar’s legacy broadcasting and digital operations and quarterly results from the Tribune Media stations which were acquired on September 19, 2019. Fourth quarter 2020 revenue from WGN America, also acquired in the Tribune transaction, is included in core advertising revenue and distribution fee revenue. The cont
Feb 22, 2021 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Inc. Promotes KRON-TV’s Chris McDonnell to Vice President and General Manager of Its New York City Operations
Nexstar Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced that Chris McDonnell has been promoted to Vice President and General Manager of its New York City operations, overseeing WPIX-TV (CW) and PIX11.com under the terms of a local programming and marketing agreement between Nexstar and WPIX’s owner, Mission Broadcasting, Inc. Mr. McDonnell will begin his new duties immediately and report to Tim Busch, Nexstar Inc.’s Broadcast President.
Feb 11, 2021 01:23 pm ET
Nexstar Inc. Names Lori Tavoularis Chief Revenue Officer of Digital Division
The Digital Division of Nexstar Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of Lori Tavoularis to Chief Revenue Officer/EVP Revenue Operations. In this newly created role, she will...
Feb 03, 2021 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Digital Network Delivers Record Use and Growth in 2020
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its digital network delivered record growth in 2020, ranking #1 in local news for every month of the year and reaching all-time highs across key performance indicators (KPIs) including average monthly users, total pageviews, total multiplatform minutes and total digital video views, according to Comscore.
Jan 28, 2021 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 25 Percent and Announces $1.0 Billion Share Repurchase Authorization
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 25 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.70 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2021. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 26, 2021, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 12, 2021.
Jan 27, 2021 10:11 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Appoints Bernadette Aulestia to Board of Directors
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today the appointment of Bernadette S. Aulestia, 47, to its Board of Directors effective January 27. Ms. Aulestia will serve as a Class I Director and will stand for election at the 2022 annual meeting of shareholders and will also serve on the Board’s compensation committee.
Jan 25, 2021 08:00 am ET
Jan 21, 2021 11:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group and Feeding America® Announce Partnership Valued at $2 Million to Combat Hunger and Food Insecurity Across the United States
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), the country’s largest local television broadcaster, and Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, today announced a comprehensive multi-year partnership to fight hunger and food insecurity across the United States. Under terms of the agreement, Nexstar has committed to donating $2 million in television air-time and financial support to the organization over the next three years.
Jan 20, 2021 04:15 pm ET
NeoGames Expands Board with the Appointment of Lisbeth McNabb
NeoGames S.A. (Nasdaq: NGMS) (“NeoGames” or the "Company"), a technology-driven provider of end-to-end iLottery solutions, announced today the appointment of Lisbeth McNabb to its board of directors as a Non-executive director. The appointment is...
Jan 19, 2021 02:00 pm ET
Nexstar Media’s Cable Network, WGN America, Names Jonathan Killian Vice President, Creative Marketing and Brand Communications
In this newly created role, Mr. Killian will oversee the development and execution of a comprehensive brand marketing strategy for WGN America and assume responsibility for the network’s promotions, creative and marketing departments. WGN America is the home of NewsNation, the country’s only live unbiased national newscast airing in prime-time every night. Mr. Killian assumes his new role on January 25, reporting to Sean Compton, Nexstar Inc.’s Networks Division President.
Jan 07, 2021 04:06 pm ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Four Local Television Stations In Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 7, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading local television stations in Columbus, Ohio, WSYX (ABC/FOX), WCMH-TV (NBC), WWHO (CW), and WTTE (TBD Network), today became the latest in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology. Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital applications, and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development, such as immersive audio and video (up to 4K), broadcasting to mobile devices, personalized viewing tools, and advanced emerg
Jan 05, 2021 12:30 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2020 Fourth Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on February 23
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2020 fourth quarter financial results before the market opens on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jan 04, 2021 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group and NBC Television Network Renew Long-Term Affiliation Agreements
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) announced today that Nexstar Inc. and its operating partners have reached agreements to renew the existing NBC Television Network affiliations in 33 markets (29 Nexstar and 4 partner owned) across the country.
Dec 31, 2020 09:42 am ET
Tribune Publishing Company Announces Closure of BestReviews Sale, Updates Guidance for Q4 and Full Year 2020 and Provides Revenue and AEBITDA Guidance for 2021
Tribune Publishing Company (NASDAQ:TPCO) today announced that it has closed the sale of its majority stake in BestReviews to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST). BestReviews LLC was owned 60% by Tribune and 40% by its founders, BR Holding...
Dec 30, 2020 12:00 pm ET
Scripps completes sale of WPIX
CINCINNATI, Dec. 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) closed today on the sale of WPIX to Mission Broadcasting Inc.
Dec 25, 2020 01:24 am ET
Nexstar Media Group and DISH Network Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”), today announced that it has reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement with DISH Network. The agreement restores Nexstar’s 164 local television stations across the country and Nexstar’s wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, to DISH Network’s programming line-up. WGN America will also launch on DISH’s streaming service, Sling TV, in early 2021. Financial terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
Dec 23, 2020 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Launches NEXTGEN TV in Denver, Marking the Company’s 12th Market and 22nd Station to Rollout ATSC 3.0 in 2020
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that KDVR-TV and KWGN-TV, Nexstar Inc.’s local television stations serving the Denver, Colorado, area (DMA #16) have begun broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, the revolutionary new digital broadcast technology powered by ATSC 3.0. Denver is Nexstar’s twelfth market to begin broadcasting with ATSC 3.0 this year, and the second top-20 market to do so.
Dec 22, 2020 10:00 am ET
NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth And Nexstar Inc. To Broadcast Annual New Year's Eve Television Special, 'Lone Star NYE 2021'
DALLAS and FORT WORTH, Texas and IRVING, Texas, Dec. 22, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth /KXAS and Nexstar Inc. today announced the broadcast details for "Lone Star NYE 2021," a New Year's Eve program airing December 31, 2020 from 11:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. CST, hosted by NBC 5's Katy Blakey and KARK's D.J. Williams. This year's New Year's Eve program, featuring the Eli Young Band, singer Ryan Berg from NBC's "The Voice" and the traditional Dallas' Reunion Tower fireworks spectacular, will air in North Texas on NBC 5, in an additional 12 Texas markets, and in five Central time zon
Dec 18, 2020 08:00 am ET
Nexstar’s Cable Network, WGN America, Reaches First-Ever Carriage Agreement with Hulu
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, has reached its first-ever multi-year comprehensive agreement with Hulu to be carried by the streaming service beginning Jan. 19, 2021. The agreement also restores Nexstar’s ABC-affiliated television stations to Hulu + Live TV. Today’s announcement marks Nexstar’s third agreement with a subscription-based streaming service reached this month. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Dec 16, 2020 04:01 pm ET
Tribune Publishing Company Announces Sale of BestReviews LLC to Nexstar Inc. for $160 Million
Tribune Publishing Company (NASDAQ:TPCO) today announced that after a comprehensive sales process Tribune and BR Holding Company, Inc. have entered into a definitive agreement to sell 100% of BestReviews LLC to Nexstar Inc., a wholly-owned...
Dec 11, 2020 02:40 pm ET
Nexstar’s Cable Network, WGN America, Reaches First-Ever Carriage Agreement With fuboTV
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, has reached a new multi-year comprehensive agreement with fuboTV (NYSE: FUBO) to be carried by the live TV streaming platform beginning in mid-January. Today’s announcement marks Nexstar’s second agreement with a subscription-based streaming service reached this month. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Dec 01, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar’s Cable Network, WGN America, Reaches First-Ever Carriage Agreement With YouTube TV
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, has reached a new multi-year agreement with YouTube TV to be carried by the cloud-based streaming service beginning Jan. 19, 2021.
Nov 27, 2020 02:10 pm ET
DISH Network Puts Consumers at Risk of Losing Network and Local Community Programming During Pandemic
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (“Nexstar”) announced today that DISH Network (“DISH”) (Nasdaq: DISH) subscribers in 115 markets are at risk of losing network and local community programming at 7:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, December 2, 2020, as DISH has yet to reach a new distribution agreement allowing the satellite television behemoth the right to continue to air Nexstar’s highly rated programming. Millions of viewers across the country are in danger of losing the local news, traffic, weather, sports, and entertainment programming provided by Nexstar’s 164 television stations.
Nov 20, 2020 10:37 am ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Four Local Television Stations In Norfolk, VA
NORFOLK, Va., Nov. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four leading local television stations in Norfolk, VA, including WAVY-TV (NBC), WVBT and WNLO-CD (FOX), and WTVZ-TV (MyNet), today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology. Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital applications, and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development, such as immersive audio and video (up to 4K), broadcasting to mobile devices, personalized viewing tools, and advanced
Nov 17, 2020 06:00 pm ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Five Local Television Stations In Raleigh, NC
RALEIGH, N.C., Nov. 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Five leading local television stations in Raleigh, NC, including WTVD (ABC), WNCN (CBS), WUVC (Univision), WLFL (CW), and WRDC (MyNet), today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology. Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital applications, and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development, such as immersive audio and video (up to 4K), broadcasting to mobile devices, personalized viewing tools, a
Nov 05, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1,118.2 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the third quarter ended September 30, 2020 as summarized below. The actual results presented herein for the three months ended September 30, 2020 reflect the Company’s legacy broadcasting and digital operations and quarterly results from the Tribune Media stations which were acquired on September 19, 2019. Third quarter 2020 revenue from WGN America, also acquired in the Tribune transaction, is included in core advertising revenue and distribution fee revenue. The contribution from Nexsta
Oct 22, 2020 04:15 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces Strategic Operational Realignment to Leverage Value of Proprietary Local Content Across Multiple Platforms
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar ” or the “Company”) announced today that effective November 1, 2020 it will combine its two primary operating subsidiaries, merging Nexstar Digital LLC, and Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. creating a new single operating subsidiary. As part of the corporate streamlining, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. will be renamed Nexstar Inc. The new operational structure will align the Company’s national leadership in local content production with management teams that are broadcasting and digital subject matter experts to maximize the value of Nexstar’s content,
Oct 22, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.56 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, November 20, 2020, to shareholders of record on Friday, November 6, 2020.
Oct 20, 2020 09:00 am ET
VENN Closes $26M Series A Financing
LOS ANGELES, Oct. 20, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- VENN (www.venn.tv), the live 24/7 streaming network for gaming and entertainment, announced today the close of a $26 million Series A financing. The round was co-led by Seed round investor BITKRAFT and new investor Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST). Eldridge, WISE Ventures, Alumni Ventures Group, Josh Kroenke (Vice Chair of Kroenke Sports & Entertainment), and the majority of the existing Series Seed investor group also participated in the round. Under the terms of its investment, Nexstar secured content and sales category exclusivity for
Sep 29, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Promotes Thomas E. Carter to President and Chief Operating Officer
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) announced today that Thomas E. Carter has been named President and Chief Operating Officer, effective October 1, 2020. Mr. Carter will retain his current responsibilities as Chief Financial Officer for the foreseeable future. In conjunction with his promotion, Mr. Carter has entered into a new employment agreement that extends through December 31, 2023.
Sep 22, 2020 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2020 Third Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on November 5
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2020 third quarter financial results before the market opens on Thursday, November 5, 2020. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 9:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Sep 15, 2020 04:06 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces Pricing of $1,000 Million Offering of Senior Notes
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (the “Issuer”), has priced its previously announced offering of $1,000 million in aggregate principal amount of 4.75% Senior Notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) in a private offering. The Notes will have a maturity date of November 1, 2028.
Sep 15, 2020 08:13 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces $1,000 Million Offering of Senior Notes
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”) announced today that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (the “Issuer”), intends to offer, subject to market and other customary conditions, up to $1,000 million in aggregate principal amount of new senior notes due 2028 (the “Notes”) in a private offering.
Sep 04, 2020 08:31 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Secures Commitments for New Senior Secured Revolving Credit Facility
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc. (“Nexstar”), a wholly-owned subsidiary, and Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (“Mission”), a variable interest entity of Nexstar, received new revolving credit commitments in an aggregate principal amount of $280,000,000 (the “2020 Revolving Credit Facility”) under Nexstar’s and Mission’s respective existing credit agreements. $250,000,000 of the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility is allocated to Mission and $30,000,000 of the 2020 Revolving Credit Facility is allocated to Nexstar. The 2020 Revolving Credit Facility
Sep 02, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors Authorizes $300 Million Expansion of Share Repurchase Program
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved an expansion of the Company’s share repurchase authorization for up to an additional $300 million of repurchases of its Class A common stock. The expansion brings the total capacity under Nexstar’s share repurchase program to approximately $384.2 million when combined with the approximate $84.2 million remaining under its prior authorization as of June 30, 2020.
Sep 01, 2020 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Media’s “NewsNation” Debuts Tonight at 8 PM ET on WGN America, Reaching 75 Million U.S. TV Households
Representing the return of traditional, trusted, fact-based news reporting to cable television, “NewsNation,” a three hour prime-time national newscast, debuts tonight at 8 p.m. ET on WGN America, Nexstar Media Group, Inc’s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network which reaches approximately 75 million U.S. TV households. NewsNation will air from 8 p.m. ET to 11 p.m. ET, seven days a week.
Aug 05, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Revenue of $915.0 Million
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2020 as summarized below. The actual results presented herein for the three months ended June 30, 2020 reflect the Company’s legacy Nexstar Broadcasting and digital operations and quarterly results from the Tribune Media stations which we acquired on September 19, 2019. Second quarter 2020 revenue from WGN America, also acquired in the Tribune transaction, is included in core advertising revenue and distribution fee revenue. The contribution from Nexstar’
Jul 24, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.56 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, August 21, 2020, to shareholders of record on Friday, August 7, 2020.
Jul 13, 2020 08:30 am ET
Mission Broadcasting exercises WPIX option
CINCINNATI, July 13, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP) has been informed that Nexstar Media Group Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has transferred its option to purchase Scripps' New York CW affiliate WPIX to Mission Broadcasting, Inc. and that Mission has exercised its option to purchase the station.
Jul 06, 2020 11:50 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2020 Second Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on August 5
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2020 second quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Jun 30, 2020 03:49 pm ET
NEXTGEN TV Launches On Four Major Television Stations In Salt Lake City
SALT LAKE CITY, June 30, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Four of Salt Lake City's leading local television stations – KUTV (CBS), KTVX (ABC), KUCW (CW) and KJZZ-TV (Ind), today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology. Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital apps, and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development, such as immersive audio and video (up to 4K), broadcasting to mobile devices, personalized viewing tools, and advanced emergency alerts
Jun 23, 2020 02:22 pm ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV On Five Nashville Network-Affiliated Television Stations
NASHVILLE, Tenn., June 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Five of Nashville's leading local network-affiliated television stations -- WTVF (CBS), WKRN-TV (ABC), WZTV (FOX), WUXP-TV (MyNet) and WNAB (CW) -- today became among the first in the nation to begin broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.  Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet, digital apps, and other web services, NEXTGEN TV can support a wide range of features currently in development, such as immersive audio and video (up to 4K), broadcasting to mobile devices, personalized viewing
Jun 23, 2020 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Broadcasting Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Brian Jones to Retire
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, Brian Jones, will retire August 1, 2020, following a 40-year career in the broadcast industry. Mr. Jones joined Nexstar in 2003 as Senior Vice President and Regional Man
Jun 15, 2020 03:00 pm ET
Nexstar Digital Streamlines OTT, Display and Video Ad Purchases Through an Agreement With FreeWheel to Use Its Strata Platform
Nexstar Digital, a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: “NXST”), the largest local television broadcaster in the United States, announced today that it has entered into a multiyear agreement with FreeWheel, A Comcast...
Jun 02, 2020 07:50 am ET
G.research’s 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference
Gabelli Funds, in conjunction with G.research, will host its 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference on June 4. The conference will be held virtually. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of leading broadcasting and entertainment companies, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technologies and company fundamentals. It will also include a Sports Valuation Panel. Investors should contact their salesperson for more information or to register.
Jun 02, 2020 07:00 am ET
WGN America Announces Anchor Teams and Correspondents for Prime-Time National Newscast “News Nation” Launching September 1
WGN America, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s wholly owned cable network reaching 75 millio
May 27, 2020 09:39 am ET
G.research’s 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference
Gabelli Funds, in conjunction with G.research, will host its 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference on June 4. The conference will be held virtually. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of leading broadcasting and entertainment companies, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technologies and company fundamentals. It will also include a Sports Valuation Panel. Investors should contact their salesperson for more information or to register. ­­­
May 26, 2020 11:53 am ET
G.research’s 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference
G.research, in conjunction with Gabelli Funds, will host its 12th Annual Entertainment & Broadcasting Conference on June 4. The conference will be held virtually. This research meeting will feature presentations by senior management of leading broadcasting and entertainment companies, with an emphasis on industry dynamics, new technologies and company fundamentals. It will also include a Sports Valuation Panel. Investors should contact their salesperson for more information or to register.
May 26, 2020 09:00 am ET
Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Four Las Vegas Network-Affiliated Television Stations
LAS VEGAS, May 26, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBGI), Nexstar Media Group, Inc, (NASDAQ: NXST), and The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), three of the nation's leading local television broadcasters, announce that their Las Vegas television stations began broadcasting today in NEXTGEN TV powered by ATSC 3.0. NEXTGEN TV is a new broadcasting technology delivering dramatically improved audio and video experiences for consumers and interoperability with Internet-delivered content. NEXTGEN TV is the most significant broadcast technology upgrade ever, enabling th
May 22, 2020 05:40 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Announces Virtual 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today announced that the Company will hold its 2020 Annual Meeting of Stockholders in a virtual-only format due to public health concerns relating to the coronavirus (COVID-19) and to protect the health and well-being of its stockholders, directors, employees and the public. As previously announced, the 2020 Annual Meeting will be held on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., Central Daylight Time.
May 21, 2020 05:11 pm ET
Nexstar Media’s Websites and Mobile Apps Surpass 1.1 Billion Page Views in April
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that total users of its websites and mobile applications in April increased 133% from the same time period a year earlier, to more than 96 million*, generating more than 1.1 billion page views**, up 250% from April 2019. Nexstar also announced that video plays surpassed 135 million as traffic spiked due to increased user demand for local digital news and content related to the coronavirus pandemic.
May 20, 2020 08:00 am ET
Nexstar Broadcasting and Las Vegas Raiders Reach Exclusive Multi-Market, Multi-Year Flagship Agreement on Content Partnership and Pre-Season Broadcast Rights
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), and the National Football League’s Las Vegas Raiders, today announced they have reached an exclusive agreement on a content partnership and broadcast rights that will deliver Raiders’ pre-season football games and a variety of related programmi
May 14, 2020 03:30 pm ET
Nexstar’s Local Anchorwomen Win National Gracie Awards for Groundbreaking News Stories
Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that two of the company’s veteran news anchors have each been honored with a national “Gracie Award” for their groundbreaking reporting over the course of the last year. Colleen Marshall of WCMH-TV (NBC) in Columbus, OH (DMA #34), won in the “Hard News/Feature” category for her investigative series “Culture of Cover-Up,” which exposed decades of abuse at The Ohio State University, and Ali Meyer of KFOR-TV (NBC) in Oklahoma City, OK, (DMA #43), won in the “Soft News/Feature” catego
May 12, 2020 12:40 pm ET
30 Nexstar Broadcasting Television Stations Win 50 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 Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), receiving a total of 50 regional awards, including recognition for “Overall Excellence” and “Best Newscast.” A total of 30 Nexstar television stations received regional Murrow Awards, with 12 stations receiving multiple awards, led by KXAN-TV (NBC) in Austin, TX (DMA #40), which received a total of seven.
May 06, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group First Quarter Net Revenue Rises 74.2% to a Record $1.1 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2020 as summarized below. The actual results presented herein for the three months ended March 31, 2020 reflect the Company’s legacy Nexstar Broadcasting and digital operations and full quarterly results from the Tribune Media stations which we acquired on September 19, 2019. First quarter 2020 revenue from WGN America, also acquired in the Tribune transaction, is included in core advertising revenue and distribution fee revenue. The contribution from Nex
May 01, 2020 07:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.56 Per Share
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.56 per share of its Class A common stock. The dividend is payable on Friday, May 29, 2020, to shareholders of record on Friday, May 15, 2020.
Apr 09, 2020 10:00 am ET
Nexstar Media Group to Report 2020 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 6
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2020 first quarter financial results before the market opens on Wednesday, May 6, 2020. The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET that morning to review the results.
Mar 24, 2020 09:00 am ET
ViacomCBS and Nexstar Media Group Renew Affiliation Agreements
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced a multi-year agreement to renew nine CBS network affiliations for Nexstar stations, reaching approximately 3.5% of the U.S. audience and nearly four million television households. The deal extends CBS/Nexstar affiliations that were set to expire later this year and covers two top-50 market affiliates, WNCN-TV in Raleigh, NC and KLAS-TV in Las Vegas, NV. In August 2019, ViacomCBS and Nexstar completed an affiliation agreement covering 19 Nexstar stations in 15 markets, reaching approximately 5% of the
Mar 02, 2020 04:05 pm ET
Nexstar Media Group Completes Transactions With FOX Television Stations Adding Two Charlotte Stations and Divesting Three Stations in Seattle and Milwaukee
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (the “Company” or “Nexstar”) announced today that it completed the previously announced purchase and sale agreements with Fox Television Stations, LLC, a subsidiary of Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) (“FOX”), whereby Nexstar purchased the Charlotte FOX Affiliate W
Feb 26, 2020 07:04 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Fourth Quarter Net Revenue Rises 37.9% to a Record $1.1 Billion
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”) today reported financial results for the fourth quarter ended December 31, 2019 as summarized below. The actual results presented herein for the three months ended December 31, 2019 reflect the Company’s legacy Nexstar Broadcasting and digital operations and full quarter results from the Tribune Media stations which we acquired on September 19, 2019. Fourth quarter 2019 revenue from WGN America, also acquired in the Tribune transaction, is included in core advertising revenue and distribution fee revenue. A full quarter cont
Jan 31, 2020 07:04 am ET
Nexstar Media Group Increases Quarterly Cash Dividend by 24.4 Percent
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 24.4 percent increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.56 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2020. The dividend is payable on Friday, February 28, 2020, to shareholders of record on Friday, February 14, 2020.
Jan 15, 2020 09:30 am ET
Nexstar Media to Launch Prime-Time National Newscast on WGN America, Cable Network Reaching 75 Million U.S. Households
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its wholly-owned cable network, WGN America, which reaches approximately 75 million U.S. TV households, will launch a live daily three-hour national newscast. Beginning this summer, “News Nation,” will air in prime-time, from 8 pm ET to 11 pm ET, and will draw on the local market, regional and national expertise of Nexstar’s 5,400 local journalists in 110 local newsrooms across the country. News Nation will deliver news reporting that is fact-based, impactful, educational and unbiased.

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