Nexstar honors “Remarkable Woman of the Year” on CW Network
Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, has been named the “2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year.”
CW Network
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.
Nexstar earns $5.4 billion in 2024, setting new income record
In addition to a political advertising windfall, Nexstar said it entered into cable and satellite terms that were favorable to the company, which allowed it to earn more money from its channels.
Nexstar hires Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee political ad sales
Nexstar has appointed industry sales veteran Samantha Osborne Reynolds to oversee the company’s newly-formed political advertising sales unit
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.
Nexstar taps Ric Harris to oversee WGN Chicago
Ric Harris, a former NBC Universal local television executive, has been hired by Nexstar to oversee operations at WGN-TV Chicago.
Distribution fees buoy Nexstar, losses at CW trimmed during Q3
Nexstar Media Group saw its overall revenue climb to a record $1.37 billion during its third financial quarter, boosted by an uptick in political ad spend and healthy distribution fees.
CW Network partners with Shopsense AI on shoppable ads
A QR code presented during ACC games will allow fans to get game-day essentials and team merchandise.
Nexstar buys Cleveland station to create newest duopoly
Nexstar says it will acquire a television station owned by Winston Broadcasting to create a duopoly in the Cleveland market.
CW Network President Dennis Miller to depart Nexstar
Nexstar Media Group says its president of the CW Network, Dennis Miller, is leaving the company by the end of the year.
CW moves “Inside the NFL” back to Wednesdays
“Inside the NFL” will move to Wednesday evenings on the CW Network, while the British import “Joan” heads to Fridays.
NASCAR Xfinity Series scores high ratings for CW Network
The peak of the race on Friday drew more than one million people to the CW Network, the network said, citing Nielsen data.
Nexstar moves CW Network to more of its own stations
Nexstar Media Group has announced five new affiliates for its CW Network, and all of them are owned by the company.