Nexstar Media Group

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2024 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 9

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Wednesday, March 27, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2024 first quarter financial results on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m.
  • To access the conference call, interested parties may dial +1 877-407-9208 or +1 201-493-6784, conference ID 13745345 (domestic and international callers).
  • Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call through the “Events and Presentations” section under “Investor Relations” on Nexstar’s website at www.nexstar.tv .

Nexstar Media Releases Statement on FCC Ruling Regarding Its Relationship With WPIX-TV

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Thursday, March 21, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today released the following statement from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, about the FCC’s action regarding the Company’s relationship with WPIX-TV in New York City:

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today released the following statement from its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, about the FCC’s action regarding the Company’s relationship with WPIX-TV in New York City:
    “We are extremely disappointed in today’s action by the Federal Communication Commission regarding our relationship with WPIX-TV and we intend to dispute it vigorously.
  • We believe the FCC has been misled by the often distracting noise in the media ecosphere and that it has completely misjudged the facts.
  • The facts are that Nexstar has always complied with FCC regulations and that its relationship with WPIX-TV under a Local Marketing Agreement (LMA) was approved by the FCC in 2020, when WPIX-TV was purchased by Mission Broadcasting, Inc. Nexstar believes that joint operating, shared service, and local marketing agreements like those in which it is engaged are vitally important to maintain a competitive media marketplace and to enable broadcasters to continue investing in local news, investigative journalism, and other services that they uniquely provide to the communities in which they are located.”

FOX News Channel Names Chanley Painter Overnight Anchor

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed Court TV’s Chanley Painter as an overnight anchor.

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  • FOX News Channel (FNC) has signed Court TV’s Chanley Painter as an overnight anchor.
  • Since 2019, Painter has served as a legal correspondent and field anchor for Court TV.
  • In 2021 she was awarded the Scripps Give Light award for leadership, dedication, and hard work in legal journalism.
  • Painter hails from the state of Arkansas where she earned two professional degrees, graduating with honors before passing two state bar exams concurrently.

Nexstar Media Names Chris Pruitt as Vice President and General Manager of Its Springfield, Missouri Broadcast and Digital Operations

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Monday, February 19, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named Chris Pruitt as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Springfield, Missouri (DMA #73), responsible for the long range planning and day-to-day operations of KRBK-TV (FOX), KOZL-TV (MyNet), Ozarksfirst.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has named Chris Pruitt as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Springfield, Missouri (DMA #73), responsible for the long range planning and day-to-day operations of KRBK-TV (FOX), KOZL-TV (MyNet), Ozarksfirst.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
  • In his new role, he will also oversee Nexstar’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting, Inc., to provide services for KOLR-TV (CBS).
  • Mr. Pruitt will assume his new responsibilities immediately and report to Mike Vaughn, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
  • I am just as happy to be joining our broadcast and digital teams in Springfield, and look forward to forging a deep relationship with the community.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, February 15, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in March:

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in two institutional investor conferences in March:
    Location: The Palace Hotel - San Francisco, CA
    Deutsche Bank 32nd Annual Media, Internet & Telecom Conference
    Location: The Breakers - West Palm Beach, FL
    Speakers: Michael Biard, President and COO / Lee Ann Gliha, EVP and CFO
    Please contact your Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank sales representative to register for the conferences and to request meetings with Nexstar management.

Nexstar Media Appoints Stacey Lynn Schulman as Executive Vice President, Platform Marketing and Intelligence

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Stacey Lynn Schulman as Executive Vice President, Platform Marketing and Intelligence, effective immediately.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Stacey Lynn Schulman as Executive Vice President, Platform Marketing and Intelligence, effective immediately.
  • Ms. Schulman will lead Nexstar Advertising’s integrated marketing efforts and oversee the sales intelligence business unit.
  • She will report to Michael Strober, Nexstar’s Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, and be based in New York City.
  • Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Schulman said, “Nexstar has built an incredible portfolio of local, national, and digital assets.

Nexstar Media Names Angie Salas as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Champaign, IL

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Tuesday, February 13, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced the appointment of Angie Salas as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Champaign and Springfield, Illinois (DMA #91), including WCIA-TV (CBS), WCIX-TV (My Network), WCIA.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced the appointment of Angie Salas as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations serving Champaign and Springfield, Illinois (DMA #91), including WCIA-TV (CBS), WCIX-TV (My Network), WCIA.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
  • Ms. Salas will begin her duties immediately and report to Traci Wilkinson, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
  • She is a forward-thinking leader with a history of enhancing broadcast and digital operations through strategic leadership and team development.
  • Ms. Salas and her husband Tony have four children; they will be immediately relocating to the Champaign area.

TEGNA Names Rick Rogala President and General Manager at WBNS in Columbus

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Thursday, February 8, 2024

TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.

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  • TEGNA Inc. (NYSE: TGNA) today announced that Rick Rogala has been named president and general manager at WBNS, TEGNA’s CBS affiliate serving Columbus, Ohio, effective February 26.
  • He will also have oversight for Sports Radio The Fan 97.1, ESPN 1460 Columbus and ONN Radio (Ohio News Network).
  • We are thrilled to welcome him to the storied brand of WBNS in Columbus.”
    “I am excited and honored to assume the role of president and general manager at WBNS-TV, a station with a rich legacy of serving the Columbus community,” added Rogala.
  • Earlier in his career, Rogala was general manager at television stations in six markets, including Tampa, Indianapolis, Columbus, Cincinnati, Grand Rapids, and Little Rock.

Nexstar Media Group Board Adopts Policy Regarding the Roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer

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Monday, February 5, 2024

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding the roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors has adopted a policy regarding the roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer.
  • Under the policy, the roles of Chairperson of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer of the Company may not be held by the same individual.
  • The new policy will take effect only after Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief Executive Officer Perry Sook leaves the Company and the Board.
  • Mr. Sook founded Nexstar Media Group, Inc., in 1996, and has served as Chief Executive Officer since that time.

NIELSEN AND NEXSTAR ANNOUNCE COMPREHENSIVE AGREEMENT FOR LOCAL & NATIONAL TV MEASUREMENT SERVICES

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Wednesday, January 31, 2024

NEW YORK, Jan. 31, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Nielsen, a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics, today announced a multi-year extension of an agreement with Nexstar Media Group, Inc.(NASDAQ: NXST), to provide Local and National TV measurement services across Nexstar's media businesses, including The CW Network, NewsNation, Antenna TV, and 200 owned or partner television stations in 116 local markets across the country. Under the terms of the agreement, Nielsen will continue to be a preferred Nexstar provider of currency-grade TV audience data.

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  • Under the terms of the agreement, Nielsen will continue to be a preferred Nexstar provider of currency-grade TV audience data.
  • Nexstar will continue to leverage a comprehensive suite of Nielsen's Local, National & Digital solutions including Over the Top (OTT) measurement, cross-media measurement via Nielsen ONE Ads, Digital Content Ratings (DCR), Digital in TV Ratings (DTVR), Scarborough, Rhiza and Grabix - which all provide important audience insights.
  • Nielsen is continuously working to evolve its measurement services to provide a comprehensive view of the fragmented viewing landscape.
  • In reaching this agreement, Nexstar, as well as all Nielsen customers, have access to Nielsen's Big Data + Panel measurement approach.