IRVING, TX (Oct. 29, 2021) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and KLBK-TV and KAMC-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving Lubbock and the surrounding area, announced today that the Foundation will donate $5,000 to the Covenant Health Foundation of Lubbock, Texas. Covenant Health Foundation inspires giving, develops strategic partnerships, and engages the community […]
Nexstar Media Group promoted Dana Zimmer to President of Distribution. Since 2019, Ms. Zimmer has overseen the distribution of Nexstar’s billion-dollar-plus content portfolio, including 199 local television stations reaching 39% of U.S. TV households and national cable news network, NewsNation.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.70 per share of its Class A common stock.
IRVING, TX (Oct. 25, 2021) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation announced today it has donated $5,000 to the Northwest Arkansas (NWA) Food Bank, on behalf of KNWA-TV, KFTA-TV, and KXNW-TV, the Nexstar Media Inc. television stations serving Fayetteville, Arkansas, and the northwest region of the state. The NWA Food Bank is a non-profit organization […]
IRVING, TX (Oct. 21, 2021) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation announced today it will donate $5,000 to “Call to Freedom” on behalf of KELO-TV and the KELOLAND Media Group, the Nexstar Media Inc. broadcasting and digital media operations serving Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and the surrounding area. Call to Freedom provides supportive services for […]
Nexstar Media Inc. promoted Marc Hefner to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Dallas, Texas, overseeing KDAF-TV, cw33.com, and their related digital subchannels, mobile apps and social media platforms.
CHICAGO (October 20, 2021) – WGN Radio announced that longtime news reporter Bob Kessler will anchor midday news Tuesdays through Fridays. “Bob’s been an integral part of the WGN family for decades. He’s a great newsman and capably leads the anchor desk,” said WGN Radio news director Ryan Burrow. “A true teammate, he brings a […]
Nexstar Media Inc. promoted Tim Sanders to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Terre Haute, Indiana, overseeing WTWO-TV (NBC), mywabashvalley.com, and their related mobile channels. He will also oversee Nexstar’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting’s WAWV-TV (ABC).
Four-hour live show airs October 31, 5pm to 9pm CHICAGO (October 14, 2021) – WGN Radio will broadcast “Halloween Radio Theatre with Carl Amari” live on Sunday, October 31 from 5pm to 9pm. The show will comprise of six half-hour spooky classic radio shows including “Mystery in the Air” starring Peter Lorre, “Lights Out!”, “The […]
Transition Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video, Audio, and Enables Future Interactive Applications HARTFORD, Conn., – (Oct. 12, 2021) – The future arrived today for Hartford area television viewers, as four local TV stations launched NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology based on the same fundamental technology as the internet and digital apps. NEXTGEN TV […]