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DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Monday, September 18, 2023

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company's national cable news network, NewsNation.

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company's national cable news network, NewsNation.
This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
DIRECTV and Nexstar greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers during this negotiation.

DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Agree to Temporarily Return TV Stations and Cable News Network NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM, and U-verse

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Sunday, September 17, 2023

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) this morning issued the below joint statement:

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EL SEGUNDO, Calif. and IRVING, Texas, Sept. 17, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) this morning issued the below joint statement:
"In recognition and appreciation of the continued patience of DIRECTV customers and Nexstar viewers, the companies have agreed to temporarily return the signals of the Nexstar-owned stations and national cable news network NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse while we both work to complete the terms of an agreement."

Nexstar Media Group Names Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Sacramento, California

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Thursday, September 14, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Sacramento, CA (DMA #20), including KTXL-TV (FOX), FOX40.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Cathy Gunther as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Sacramento, CA (DMA #20), including KTXL-TV (FOX), FOX40.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
Ms. Gunther will begin her duties immediately and report to Matthew Rosenfeld, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
Ms. Gunther brings more than twenty years of broadcast management, programming, research, and sales experience to her new role.
From 2011 to 2014, Ms. Gunther served as Local Sales Manager and New Business Development Manager at KTVU-TV (FOX) in San Francisco, CA (DMA #8).

Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Donates $50,000 to Feeding America to Commemorate September as “Hunger Action Month”

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Thursday, September 7, 2023

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The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced that it has made another $50,000 donation to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, to assist with Feeding America’s promotion of “Hunger Action Month,” which began Friday, September 1.

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The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation today announced that it has made another $50,000 donation to Feeding America®, the nation’s largest domestic hunger relief organization, to assist with Feeding America’s promotion of “Hunger Action Month,” which began Friday, September 1.
The contribution is part of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.’s, ongoing four-year $2 million partnership with Feeding America.
For more than 40 years, Feeding America has responded to the hunger crisis in America by helping provide food to people facing hunger through a nationwide network of food banks.
“The work done by Feeding America and its local partner food pantries and food banks is essential to helping those in need.

Hearst Removes Local Channels from DISH TV Customers

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Friday, September 8, 2023

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite DISH Network's efforts to negotiate in good faith, Hearst Television, Inc. has forced a channel blackout on DISH TV removing customers' access to 37 local channels in 27 markets.

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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite DISH Network's efforts to negotiate in good faith, Hearst Television, Inc. has forced a channel blackout on DISH TV removing customers' access to 37 local channels in 27 markets.
DISH has been in discussions with Hearst for months working to reach an agreement to keep its channels on air for customers.
"Hearst continues to raise its prices despite its declining viewership and lower-quality content," said Gary Schanman, executive vice president and group president, video services, DISH Network.
Unfortunately, Hearst, like many other programmers, expects DISH and our customers to foot the bill."

Nexstar Media and Fox Corporation Renew and Extend Multi-Year Affiliation Agreement

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Tuesday, September 5, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement renewing the FOX affiliations of 29 Nexstar-owned stations across the United States, including those in six of the country’s top twenty markets.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Fox Corporation (NASDAQ: FOXA, FOX) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year agreement renewing the FOX affiliations of 29 Nexstar-owned stations across the United States, including those in six of the country’s top twenty markets.
In addition, Fox Corporation has reached agreements to renew the FOX affiliations of 12 stations that have shared services agreements with Nexstar, 11 of which are owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc., and one of which is owned by White Knight Broadcasting, Inc.
Collectively, these 41 television stations renewing their FOX affiliations reach almost 22 million television households.
“As the #1 FOX-affiliated television station group in the country, Nexstar is proud to extend its longstanding relationship with FOX,” said Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar’s broadcasting division.

Nexstar Media Group Promotes Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager

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Tuesday, August 29, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of accomplished media executive Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the promotion of accomplished media executive Tracey Rogers to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country.
An experienced industry veteran, Ms. Rogers has long track-record of success and expertise in new business development, local news programming, and strategic planning across multiple media platforms.
Ms. Rogers has served as Vice President and General Manager of WKRN-TV (ABC), the Nexstar television station serving Nashville, Tennessee (DMA# 27), since May 2017.
“Nexstar Nation is comprised of a special group of people who have worked tirelessly to build the most respected media company in the country,” said Ms. Rogers.

Nexstar Television Station KHON2 in Honolulu Raises More Than $1.1 Million to Assist Hawaii Wildfire Relief Efforts

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Thursday, August 24, 2023

The contributions were designated to the Hawaii Wildfires Relief Fund of the Hawaii Red Cross.

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The contributions were designated to the Hawaii Wildfires Relief Fund of the Hawaii Red Cross.
On Monday, August 14, KHON2 held a telethon with the Hawaii Red Cross, during Wake Up 2Day, Take2, and Living808.
The station also collected and aired celebrity messages to gain support for the Hawaii Red Cross.
The Hawaii Red Cross is working 24/7 to help the people of Maui, and we are so happy to support their efforts.

Nexstar Media Group Television Stations Receive Six National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

Excellence in Continuing Coverage/Large Market Television – WJZY-TV earned this award for its 18-month investigation into local government corruption.

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Excellence in Continuing Coverage/Large Market Television – WJZY-TV earned this award for its 18-month investigation into local government corruption.
Investigative reporter Jody Barr exposed lawmakers, judges, law enforcement officers and other public servants in Marlboro County, South Carolina.
In addition to the national honors, Nexstar’s news operations at 23 television stations earned 36 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards earlier this year, including two awards for Overall Excellence.
These awards put a spotlight on our commitment to innovation in storytelling, journalism that can be trusted, exceptional public service and community involvement.”
The RTDNA has been recognizing outstanding achievements in electronic journalism with the Edward R. Murrow Awards since 1971.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Two September Investor Conferences

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Monday, August 14, 2023

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in two institutional investor conferences in September:

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, Senior Advisor to the Chief Executive Officer and Board of Directors, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in two institutional investor conferences in September:
The BofA Securities Media, Communications and Entertainment Conference on Wednesday, September 13.
Nexstar will host a fireside chat question-and-answer session at 3:40 p.m.
Please contact your BofA sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Nexstar management.
Please contact your Benchmark sales representative to register for the conference and to request a meeting with Nexstar management.