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Major Broadcasters Launch NEXTGEN TV on Five Local Television Stations in St. Louis, MO

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NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

Key Points: 
  • NEXTGEN TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Features available on NEXTGEN TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Antenna viewers without NEXTGEN TV sets can simply rescan their TV sets to ensure uninterrupted service.
  • Meredith's Local Media Group portfolio includes 17 television stations reaching 11 percent of U.S. households and 30 million viewers.

Meredith Adds To Local Media Group With Acquisition Of KPLR-TV St. Louis

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Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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The acquisition creates a duopoly for Meredith in the nation's 21st largest television market, as Meredith already owns CBS affiliate KMOV in St. Louis.

Key Points: 
  • The acquisition creates a duopoly for Meredith in the nation's 21st largest television market, as Meredith already owns CBS affiliate KMOV in St. Louis.
  • "We are excited to be adding to our presence in the important St. Louis market," said Meredith President and Chief Executive Officer Tom Harty.
  • Once the acquisition of KPLR is complete, Meredith will own 18 television stations that reach 11 percent of U.S. television households.
  • Meredith's Local Media Group produces approximately 700 hours of local news and entertainment content each week, and operates leading local digital destinations.Meredith's National Media Group reaches 175 million unduplicated American consumers every month, including 80 percent of U.S. Millennial women.