“Nexstar CEO Perry Sook weighs in on NewsNation’s struggles; the prospect of increasing reverse comp fees for less programming exclusivity; NextGen TV’s monetization horizon; the industry’s need for a single, impressions-based currency and much more in this exclusive TVNewsCheck interview.” Click here to continue reading via TVNewsCheck.com
“The CW and Nexstar Media Group have reached a multi-year agreement to renew affiliations in 37 markets. The stations involved include WPIX New York, KTLA Los Angeles, KDAF Dallas and KIAH Houston. The markets cover more than 31% of the U.S.” Click here to continue reading via Broadcasting & Cable.
“CW and Nexstar have set a long-term renewal of their affiliation agreement, securing the network’s broadcast distribution in 37 markets with the nation’s largest TV station owner.” Click here to continue reading on Variety.com.
“Just in time for the unveiling of its 2021-22 schedule next week, the CW has secured its largest affiliate group for the next season and beyond. The broadcast network and Nexstar Media Group (as well as its operating partners) have reached multi-year agreements to renew CW affiliations in 37 markets across the country (28 Nexstar- […]
“In the latest of my series of Legends & Leaders interviews with media industry leaders, Nexstar CEO Perry Sook shares context on the decision to convert WGN America to NewsNation, including details on how 198 Nexstar TV stations and 5,500 journalists feed, support and promote the fledgling news network.” Watch the video on MediaVillage.com.
“The technology behind the distribution of television has evolved with time, from the antenna to cable to satellite, and most recently to streaming.” Continue reading on CNBC.com.
“Nexstar said that starting Tuesday (March 9) it will begin highlighting the finalists of its Nexstar Woman of the Year contest.” Click here to continue reading via Broadcasting & Cable.
“Blake Russell, EVP of stations operations and content development for Nexstar, has spent the past pandemic year building out a new newsroom, studios and infrastructure for NewsNation. Along the way, he’s been eliminating holdover technology from the company’s Tribune acquisition and built a novel, enterprise-level content sharing tool. Note: This story is available to TVNewsCheck […]
“NewsNation, Nexstar’s cable network reaching 75 million television households, today announced a line-up of celebrity guests for the first week of its flagship news and talk show, Banfield, including Academy Award-winning filmmaker Aaron Sorkin and actors Bryan Cranston and Robin Wright. Hosted by veteran journalist Ashleigh Banfield, Banfield begins airing on NewsNation, formerly known as […]
“‘Extra’s’ Jenn Lahmers spoke with Ashleigh Banfield as she promoted her show ‘Banfield.’” Click here to watch the video via Extra.