Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group ($NXST) is one of the biggest operators of local broadcast television stations in the United States. In addition to more than 160 local stations, Nexstar Media Group operates NewsNation (formerly WGN America), LIN Digital, Zap2It and Antenna TV. The company shares ownership of the Food Network and Cooking Channel with Discovery Networks. Nexstar is based in Irving, Texas.
Nexstar inks deal with DAZN to bring Indiana Pacers games to broadcast TV
The games will be simulcast on Nexstar-owned television stations and streamed free through DAZN.
Nexstar stations commit to 17 midterm debates across 12 states
The debates will feature candidates for U.S. Senate, U.S. House, governor and lieutenant governor between now and November 3.
NewsNation to simulcast Nexstar’s Michigan Senate debate
The debate will feature U.S. Senate nominees Congressman Mike Rogers, a Republican, and Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a Democrat.
Kevin Kiley campaign demands TV station remove political ad
The ad spot, produced by a pro-science political action committee, claims President Trump has endorsed Kevin Kiley, who is running to keep his Congressional seat.
Nexstar to produce Iowa U.S. Senate debate, aired across multiple stations
The broadcast will originate from WHO-TV in Des Moines and air on partner stations owned by Allen Media, Hubbard Broadcasting, Gray Media and others.
WXIN brings Ray Cortopassi back to Indianapolis as host of “Indy Now”
Cortopassi spent more than two decades reporting and anchoring in Indianapolis; he most-recently worked at WGN-TV in Chicago.
KPI: Political ad spending expected to hit $12 billion as midterm races heat up
Broadcast television remains the largest projected category at $4.88 billion for this year’s races, KPI said.
Sinclair, Nexstar launch joint NextGen TV consumer campaign
The GoNextGen TV campaign launches on Thursday across more than a dozen local TV markets where both broadcasters have operations.
Ashley Talley named News Director at TEGNA’s WWL-TV New Orleans
The move comes as WWL-TV is preparing to launch additional newscasts in the morning and evening hours to serve the New Orleans area.
EXECUTIVE MOVES
Nexstar Fox affiliates move on from Fox News Edge
Moving forward, Nexstar-owned Fox affiliates will rely exclusively on NewsNation's live feeds and video packages for their national news reporting.
Fired Nexstar news directors get trial date in defamation lawsuit
Jury selection in the case will begin in early October, but a settlement could still be reached before then.
FIRST ON THE DESK
Political ad spending reaches $6.1 billion as 2026 midterm cycle accelerates
Broadcast television has captured the largest share so far, with $3.12 billion in spending, according to data from AdImpact.
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