Nexstar hires Bill Nardi to lead station operations
Nexstar Media Group has hired a former NBC Universal and TEGNA executive to oversee the company’s station operations.
NewsNation
NewsNation is a cable news channel owned by Nexstar Media Group. The channel was previously known as WGN America and WGN Superstation. The channel is based in Chicago, with additional studios in New York City.
NewsNation, The Hill to continue using Decision Desk HQ
NewsNation and The Hill will continue utilizing Decision Desk HQ for election results through the 2026 political season.
Nexstar’s NewsNation gets its White House moment
Correspondents from the cable news network were called upon at the White House press briefing and invited to question President Trump at public events.
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
NewsNation’s Chris Stirewalt named political editor of The Hill
NewsNation political editor Chris Stirewalt will reprise that role for Nexstar-ownd political affairs publication The Hill.
Optimum restores Nexstar channels as carriage dispute ends
Altice USA has settled its distribution spat with Nexstar Media Group, restoring dozens of local TV channels and NewsNation to its platform.
NewsNation offers special coverage of 119th Congress
NewsNation will provide rolling coverage of the first day of the 119th Congress on Friday, in partnership with The Hill.
Dan Abrams to end NewsNation program in February
Television talk show host Dan Abrams says he will wind down his one-hour NewsNation show in February.
Fox News tops MSNBC, CNN, Newsmax in post-election ratings
Fox News averaged 2 million overall viewers with its post-election news and prime-time programming, according to Nielsen data.
Fox News, ABC News grab highest ratings with 2024 Election Night coverage
MSNBC scored a major win, with its overall Election Night viewership topping CNN for the first time in TV history.
NewsNation unveils special coverage of Democratic National Convention
NewsNation will present special coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois throughout the week.