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.
Michigan TV news director orders reporters to curb LGBT-focused stories
Amy Fox, the news director at Michigan NBC affiliate WOOD-TV, said recent Pride Month coverage was upsetting conservative viewers.
Perry Sook elected to chair NAB Joint Board of Directors
Nexstar CEO Perry Sook has been elected to serve as the chairman of NAB's Joint Board of Directors, the organization said this week.
Nexstar grabs ‘Inside the NFL’ for CW Network
The NFL has struck a deal with Nexstar to bring its long-running weekly recap program "Inside the NFL" to the CW Network.
Paramount, Nexstar caught off-guard by PGA Tour, LIV Golf merger
Execs at the four TV networks that offer pro golf telecasts have more questions than answers after PGA Tour and LIV Golf announced plans to merge.
Nexstar buys low-power TV station in Sarasota, Florida
WSNN, which offers programming as the Suncoast News Network, will add to Nexstar's ownership of two stations in nearby Tampa.
WADL Detroit sold to Mission, possibly for CW move
Mission's stations are mostly-controlled by Nexstar Media Group, which is losing its CW affiliate in the Motor City.
Nexstar to spend $35 million acquiring KUSI-TV in San Diego
The purchase will create a duopoly with the area's Fox affiliate, KSWB, with CW programming moving to KUSI later this year.
Paramount pulling CW affiliation from eight CBS-owned stations
Most of the affected stations have carried CW Network programming since its launch in 2006.
Ex-CNN analyst Jeffrey Toobin speaks about Zoom incident
Legal analyst Jeffrey Toobin has opened up about that infamous Zoom call that led to his absence from the New Yorker and CNN.
Top Nexstar executives earned $50 million during 2022
The company's chairman and CEO, Perry Sook, had a big $39 million payday last year, filings reveal.
Hulu will add Nexstar’s independent stations under new deal
Hulu and broadcaster Nexstar Media Group have extended a carriage deal that will see the streamer continue to offer more than 120 local stations.
NewsNation expanding with 24-hour weekday news schedule
NewsNation is expanding its schedule to include news and commentary programming around-the-clock during the work week.