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.
Plex debuts 92 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels in July
Plex added more than 90 free, ad-supported streaming TV channels to its service around the world in July.
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Plex (press release)
Nexstar narrows losses at CW Network during Q2
The company earned $1.27 billion in revenue during the quarter, slightly lower than Wall Street estimates.
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CW Network reveals first two cities for WWE NXT in October
The CW has unveiled the first two cities that will host WWE NXT when the program moves to the network in October.
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CW Network (Press Release)
CW Network inks affiliation agreements in three more TV markets
Nexstar has reached affiliation agreements with stations in California, Arizon and Texas that will offer its CW Network programming from September 1.
CW Network moving to Paramount stations in Miami, Detroit
The former CW station in Detroit will become an affiliate once again, while Miami gets a new home for CW shows and sports.
CW Network quietly launches free streaming channels on Freevee
The launch of "CW Gold" and "CW Forever" comes about three months after the CW Network introduced its first FAST channel.
Nexstar hires Lisa Taylor from Amazon to lead digital ad sales
Nexstar Media Group has poached a top business development executive from Amazon to help it grow digital advertising sales and revenue.
Nexstar’s CW Network to broadcast Snoop Dogg Arizona Bowl
The CW Network will play host to the Arizona Bowl again later this year, and the college football event has a new sponsor to boot.
CW Network updates Apple TV app with free streaming channels
The CW Network has updated its Apple TV app to include nearly 50 free, ad-supported streaming television channels.
CW will expand prime-time schedule to seven nights
Mondays are for game shows, while weekends will see a mixture of sports and movies.
DirecTV adding more CW Network affiliates to streaming service
Customers in El Paso, Springfield, Wichita and Syracuse now have access to their local CW Network affiliate through DirecTV Stream.
Pac-12 college football games to air on Fox, CW Network
Eleven Pac-12 Conference football games will air on the CW Network, while another two will air on Fox Sports.