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The Nest (Sinclair)

The Nest is a multicast network that airs reality-based television shows. The network is owned by Sinclair and distributed on digital broadcast TV stations across the United States.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair adds new affiliates for multicast networks

Sinclair is advancing its multicast networks strategy with new broadcast affiliates and a new national distribution deal with Mediacom, the broadcaster announced Wednesday.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair to add more premium shows to multicast networks

Comet, Charge, Roar and The Nest are getting new programs and movies, starting later this year.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and Roar. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair has strong message for advertisers: “Broadcast is back”

Sinclair's strategy of developing brand identities, licensing programs and distributing its multicast network portfolio has increased viewership — and it wants advertisers to jump on board.

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Sinclair renews distribution agreement with YouTube TV

The Google-owned platform will continue to carry the broadcaster's local TV and multicast networks, and add two more in the near future.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair renews distribution deal with Nexstar for multicast networks

Comet, Charge!, TBD and The Nest are now available on leading Nexstar-owned or operated stations in key markets across the country.

(Clockwise from top left) The logos of Sinclair's multicast networks Comet, Charge!, The Nest and TBD. (Courtesy logos, Graphic designed by The Desk)

Sinclair open to distributing multicast networks on budget-friendly TV platforms, exec says

Sinclair has discussed the possibility of distributing its multicast networks on low-cost streaming services, a company executive affirmed in an interview.