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 appoints Erin McIlvain to SVP, Affiliate Distribution at CW Network
Nexstar Media Group has hired Erin McIlvain to serve in a new senior executive role at its CW Network.
Nexstar refreshes logo, brand identity for CW Network
The CW Network is getting a new logo and color scheme as part of a refresh of its brand identity.
NewsNation to revamp weekday schedule, add weekend news programming
Nexstar-owned NewsNation will debut a new weekday schedule and expand its morning show to the weekends later this month.
ATVA criticizes Nexstar’s takeover of Phoenix TV station
The ATVA says Nexstar's plan to take over a Phoenix TV station is further proof the company is willing to sidestep federal ownership rules.
Nexstar picks KAZT for CW affiliation in Phoenix
Nexstar has announced a new home for the CW Network in America's eleventh-largest television market.
Fubo will continue to offer Nexstar stations under new agreement
Fubo has extended its agreement with Nexstar for continued carriage of NewsNation and dozens of local TV stations.
Parks Associates reveals list of top leaders in video and entertainment for 2023
Parks Associates has released its annual Top Leaders in Technology list, which includes more than 80 executives in the field of video and entertainment.
CW Networks erodes viewers in first year under Nexstar ownership
The fifth-largest broadcast network saw its audience drop 21 percent in 2023 compared to the previous year.
News director who wrote anti-gay memo joins Christian radio station
Stanton Tang has joined religious-oriented WCSG Radio after being fired by WOOD-TV for orchestrating a controversial memo earlier this year.
YouTube TV adds several CW Network affiliates from Hearst
YouTube TV has quietly added several CW Network affiliates owned by Hearst Television
Minority groups rally around WADL owner, urge FCC to approve sale to Mission
Exclusive: Two civil rights groups and the owner of WADL-TV have sent letters to the FCC urging the agency to approve the station's sale to Mission Broadcasting.
WADL owner Adell preparing lawsuit against Scripps over CW
Kevin Adell says he is prepared to sue Scripps for "tortious interference" after Scripps and Nexstar announced an affiliation deal for the CW Network in Detroit.