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.
Adam VerCammen to oversee revenue strategy at Nexstar’s The Hill
Nexstar Media Group has appointed Adam VerCammen as its Senior Vice President of Revenue at its political news brand The Hill, the company announced on Tuesday.
NewsNation continues ratings growth in September
Nexstar Media Group's cable news channel NewsNation continued to post strong growth in ratings among overall and key demographic viewers in the month of September.
Free speech groups urge FCC Chairman Carr to resign
The chairman's veiled threat against ABC over a "Jimmy Kimmel Live" monologue was overly political, the groups argue.
Watchdog files bar complaint against FCC Chairman Carr over Kimmel controversy
A watchdog group has filed a bar complaint alleging FCC Chairman Brendan Carr improperly pressured ABC affiliates to drop “Jimmy Kimmel Live."
Nexstar weighs returning “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to ABC affiliates
The broadcaster has held productive conversations with ABC, but will continue to replace Kimmel's show with local newscasts.
Nexstar says no to Jimmy Kimmel, joining Sinclair in boycott
The broadcaster's decision affects nearly three dozen ABC affiliated stations.
Jimmy Kimmel to return to ABC on Tuesday, network confirms
Jimmy Kimmel will return to his late-night perch on ABC this week, ending a brief suspension that drew national attention to the intersection of politics, broadcasting and government oversight.
Sinclair pulls Charlie Kirk documentary from ABC affiliates
Sinclair pulled a documentary on Charlie Kirk from the schedule of its ABC affiliates on Friday, opting to air "Celebrity Family Feud" instead.
Nexstar denies FCC scrutiny factored into pre-emption of Jimmy Kimmel’s show
Nexstar says its decision to pull "Jimmy Kimmel Live" from its ABC affiliates was not related to its business deals that require FCC approval.
Broadcasters who criticized Jimmy Kimmel have deals pending before FCC
Nexstar wants to merge with TEGNA, and Sinclair is in the process of buying and selling TV stations — all of which require approval from the FCC.
Sinclair demands Jimmy Kimmel make personal donation to Charlie Kirk’s non-profit
Sinclair said it wants Jimmy Kimmel to apologize for a monologue he delivered on Monday and has demanded high-level talks with ABC executives before it returns his show to their affiliates.
Nexstar exec: Fired news director’s memo influenced by church discussions
The news director, Stanton Tang, reportedly directed the memo following unspecified conversations with members of his church, according to a document produced by a Nexstar executive.