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Nexstar explores sale of some newly-acquired Fox stations: source
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Nexstar explores sale of some newly-acquired Fox stations: source

Posted on September 23, 2019May 14, 2020 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar is exploring the sale of four once-Tribune Fox affiliates to Fox Broadcasting Group, according to a source.

Nexstar formally closes on Tribune deal, sells off stations to Scripps, TEGNA
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Nexstar formally closes on Tribune deal, sells off stations to Scripps, TEGNA

Posted on September 19, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar Media Group formally acquired Tribune Media on Thursday, taking control of three dozen stations and selling off about a dozen more.

Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo
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Nexstar to close Tribune Media deal on Thursday: memo

Posted on September 18, 2019September 18, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Chief Executive Peter Kern is also expected to depart the combined company shortly after the deal closes, according to the memo.

Nexstar, Tribune get FCC nod to merge; commissioner slams UHF discount
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Nexstar, Tribune get FCC nod to merge; commissioner slams UHF discount

Posted on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019 by Matthew Keys

Nexstar Media Group is poised to become the biggest local broadcaster in the country after the FCC on Monday gave formal approval for its takeover of Tribune Broadcasting.

Nexstar could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition
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Nexstar could sell WGN America as part of Tribune Media acquisition

Posted on December 14, 2018December 14, 2018 by Matthew Keys

What will happen to WGN America, one of the first superstations in the United States, after Nexstar acquires Tribune? No one is certain.

Matthew Keys is an award-winning journalist who covers the intersection of media, journalism and technology as publisher of The Desk. He is based in Northern California.

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