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.
CNN exec Javier Morgado joins TEGNA as VP of Content
Local television broadcaster TEGNA has hired a long-time CNN executive to serve as its new Vice President of Content
Newsmax CEO: FCC lacks authority to eliminate broadcast ownership cap
Newsmax CEO Chris Ruddy says raising or eliminating the FCC's ownership cap would harm localism and raise costs for consumers to the benefit of executives and shareholders.
Nexstar CEO not worried about FCC rules impacting TEGNA deal
On a conference call with investors, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook said he feels confident the regulatory environment in Washington will yield changes that allow broadcast mega-mergers.
E-mails: Nexstar, TEGNA CEOs announce $6.2 billion merger to employees
On Tuesday, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook and TEGNA CEO Mike Steib sent emails to their employees following the broadcasters' announcement of a $6.2 billion merger.
Nexstar confirms plan to acquire TEGNA for $6.2 billion
Nexstar Media Group will acquire rival broadcaster TEGNA in a cash deal valued at $6.2 billion, the companies announced Monday.
Akemi Harrison named News Director at Nexstar’s WGN-TV
She joins Nexstar from WMAQ in Chicago, and has worked at a number of TV stations throughout her career, including outlets in San Francisco and Sacramento.
Nexstar sees revenue dip 3 percent in Q2, soft ad market blamed
Nexstar reported $1.23 billion in Q2 revenue, down 3 percent due to lower political ad spending in a non-election year.
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NewsNation is fastest-growing cable network in July
NewsNation continued its growth spurt during the month of July, accord to Nielsen ratings released on Tuesday.
Professional Bull Riding events coming to Nexstar’s CW Network
The CW will air Saturday and Sunday events; the network adds to a growing roster of PBR rights holders on broadcast and streaming TV.
Nexstar promotes Dan Lanzano to President, National Ad Sales
Nexstar Media Group has promoted Dan Lanzano to the newly created role of President of National Advertising Sales, overseeing initiatives for the CW Network and NewsNation.
NewsNation achieves growth milestone in June
NewsNation achieved a major milestone in June, becoming the top basic cable network in the United States in terms of total day growth, according to data from Nielsen.
NewsNation sees ratings boost with coverage of Iran strikes
The network offered live coverage from Saturday night through Sunday.