CHICAGO, August 12, 2025 – WGN-TV today announced the appointment of Akemi Harrison as Director of News and Multiplatform Content, effective August 25. Ms. Harrison will lead all newsgathering and production across all local, national, political and digital platforms associated with WGN-TV, WGN+, wgntv.com, and the WGN-TV mobile app. “As media consumption continues to evolve […]
Nexstar Media Foundation Contributes $50,000 to Relief Efforts Employees Volunteer to Gather and Distribute Essential Supplies IRVING, TX (July 30, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its television stations have helped to raise nearly $1.4 million to assist the victims of flooding in Central Texas earlier this month. In […]
Experienced Technology and Broadcast Operations Leader Will Join Company May 12 and Succeed Mark Turner IRVING, TX (May 7, 2025) — Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Bill Nardi as Vice President of Station Operations, responsible for overseeing the day-to-day broadcast operations of the company’s more than 200 owned and […]
“The Vietnam War: Flight to a New Future” and “Vietnam: A Lost Generation” Will Air on Nexstar’s Local Television Stations Across the Country NewsNation to Debut “The Vietnam War: Flight to a New Future” on May 4 at 9 p.m. ET IRVING, TX (April 30, 2025)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc., (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that its […]
A Night of Triumph and Inspiration as Nexstar Celebrates the Women Changing Our World HOLLYWOOD, CA (April 21, 2025) – In a powerful tribute to resilience, leadership, and unshakable hope, Dr. Kim Carter-Tillman, founder of the Time for Change Foundation, has been named the “2025 Remarkable Woman of the Year.” The prestigious honor was announced […]
CHICAGO – April 16, 2025 –WGN-TV today announced that Tim McNamara has been named Director of Sales, effective April 28, 2025. McNamara will lead advertising sales across all local, national, political and digital platforms associated with WGN-TV, WGN+, wgntv.com, and the WGN-TV mobile app. “As one of Chicago’s Very Own, Tim’s extraordinary track record leading […]
Experienced Broadcast Leader Will Oversee WGN-TV, WGN-TV+, wgntv.com, and Their Related Mobile and Social Media Channels IRVING, TX (February 12, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Ric Harris as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Chicago, Illinois (DMA #3), overseeing the long-range planning […]
Bob Sirott hosts morning drive weekdays on AM 720, 6 am to 10 am CHICAGO (February 5, 2025) – WGN Radio today announced a multi-year extension with morning show host Bob Sirott who is heard 6 am to 10 am weekdays. “Management has given me a terrific on-air and behind-the-scenes team, plus freedom to do whatever […]
“Rangers Game of the Week” Will Air in 19 Markets Across Four States Nexstar Partners with KCWX-TV and KQCW-TV to Bring Games to Rangers Fans in San Antonio, Texas, and Tulsa, Oklahoma IRVING, TX (Jan. 29, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has reached an agreement with the Texas […]
15 Nexstar Stations in Texas to Bring Governor Greg Abbott’s Address To More Than 25 million Viewers Across the State IRVING, TX (January 27, 2025) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its television stations across the state of Texas will carry a multi-market live telecast of Governor Greg Abbott’s 2025 “State […]