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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 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.

Many Nexstar stations won’t carry “Rewind TV” at launch
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Many Nexstar stations won’t carry “Rewind TV” at launch

Posted on August 26, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar will officially debut its newest broadcast digital network next week — but millions of Americans won’t be able to tune in right away.

John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment
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John Oliver tricks local stations into running fake blanket segment

Posted on May 25, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The trick, which was ultimately revealed on “Last Week Tonight,” was part of a broader commentary on the practice of sponsored content.

Nexstar to launch new retro digital television network
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Nexstar to launch new retro digital television network

Posted on April 30, 2021April 30, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar will launch a new broadcast network full of repeat programs from the 1980s and 1990s.

Nexstar quickly fills news director spot at KTXL
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Nexstar quickly fills news director spot at KTXL

Posted on April 26, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A former CNBC producer has been hired to lead the newsroom at Sacramento’s Fox affiliate KTXL.

Woman arrested for starting fire outside California TV station
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Woman arrested for starting fire outside California TV station

Posted on March 23, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A California woman was arrested this week for starting a large fire outside of a local television station.

Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show
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Latest Nexstar resignation delays plan for “NewsNation” morning show

Posted on March 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar has big plans to launch a morning news show on its flagship cable channel NewsNation — but first, it must find a person willing to lead its newsroom.

Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel
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Another news executive departs NewsNation, exposing further rifts at Nexstar’s news channel

Posted on March 10, 2021March 10, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Jennifer Lyons is the latest person to depart the company as newsroom staffers continue to express concerns over NewsNation’s direction.

Nexstar’s NewsNation accused by former staffers of right-wing tilt
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Nexstar’s NewsNation accused by former staffers of right-wing tilt

Posted on March 7, 2021March 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Current and former Nexstar have accused NewsNation of catering to conservative viewpoints, with the news block charged with giving a platform to conspiracy theories.

Nexstar relaunches WGN America as NewsNation
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Nexstar relaunches WGN America as NewsNation

Posted on March 1, 2021March 2, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Cable channel WGN America has relaunched as NewsNation as Nexstar seeks to offer a news channel focused on substance over political bickering.

Nexstar broadcast president to retire later this year
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Nexstar broadcast president to retire later this year

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The retirement caps a three-decade career for Timothy C. Busch, much of it spent with the local broadcast company.

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