Nexstar taps Michael Perman to lead CW Sports
Perman previously worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Aggregate Sports and the NBA; he will oversee all aspects of the CW Sports business at Nexstar.
The CW Network (“The CW”) is an over-the-air broadcast network that was founded as a joint venture between Warner Bros Television and CBS Corporation. The network is the successor to the WB Network and United Paramount Network (UPN). The CW is majority-owned by Nexstar Media Group, with Warner Bros Discovery and Paramount Global each holding a 12.5 percent minority stake. The CW is headquartered in Burbank, California.
Perman previously worked for Fox Sports, NBC Sports, Aggregate Sports and the NBA; he will oversee all aspects of the CW Sports business at Nexstar.
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