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, Antenna TV and TEGNA, the latter of which is an independently-operated subsidiary business. The company shares ownership of the Food Network and Cooking Channel with Discovery Networks. Nexstar is based in Irving, Texas.
Former TEGNA CEO Michael Steib takes top job at Angi
The former top boss at local television broadcaster TEGNA has traded media for digital home services.
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Ex-TEGNA exec Adrienne Roark joins media tech firm Genna
Genna develops artificial intelligence tools that help news organizations convert reporting into video programming.
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Nexstar asks FCC to reject stay of national TV ownership cap repeal
Public interest groups, labor unions and cable operators have challenged the FCC's decision while seeking judicial review.
TEGNA appoints Tim Thomas to lead Atlanta, Macon TV stations
Thomas most-recently oversaw TEGNA's TV stations in parts of Florida; he previously worked at the broadcaster's Atlanta duopoly as their station manager.
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TEGNA names four execs to expanded ad sales leadership roles
The broadcaster said the new promotions were intended to strengthen its ad operations through tech, sales experience and new approaches.
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Appeals court sets date for hearing over Nexstar-TEGNA injunction
A court date scheduled for mid-November will allow Nexstar, DIRECTV and state attorneys general to argue their case over an injunction issued in an antitrust lawsuit.
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TEGNA reaches deal with Disney to keep ABC on some stations
The deal announced on Tuesday extends the company's existing relationships in markets like Sacramento, Dallas-Fort Worth, Austin and Louisville.
Judge won’t force Nexstar to release “efficiency” details in TEGNA antitrust case
A judge left open the possibility that plaintiffs in the antitrust case against Nexstar could seek the same information through expert testimony at trial.
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Fired WOOD-TV news directors win lawsuit against Nexstar
A jury upheld allegations of invasion of privacy, but rejected defamation claims made by Amy Fox and Stanton Tang over their 2023 firings from WOOD-TV.
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TEGNA appoints Joan Barrett, Kate Morris, Brad Ramsey as Group General Managers
The three executives report to TEGNA CEO Patrick Paolini and will supervise local station general managers across two regions each.
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FCC: One TV station, 4 radio stations offline after Hurricane Isaias
A TV station in Huntsville, Alabama was one of five broadcast stations knocked off the air by the storm.
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Nielsen preparing new cross-platform measurement solution
The announcement follows criticism from broadcasters and media companies about Nielsen's ability to accurately measure streaming audiences.
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