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Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Albany, NY

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Thursday, March 24, 2022
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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.

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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.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station, as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Albany follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • WCWN will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Nexstar Media Promotes Ron Romines to Senior Vice President and Regional Manager

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Thursday, July 22, 2021
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Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has promoted Ron Romines as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, overseeing the companys broadcast and digital operations in various markets across the country.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it has promoted Ron Romines as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager, overseeing the companys broadcast and digital operations in various markets across the country.
  • Mr. Romines has been the Vice President and General Manager of the companys broadcast and digital operations in Charlotte, North Carolina (DMA #22).
  • Mr. Romines brings 30 years of broadcast experience to his new role, including serving as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager at Nexstar in 2019 and 2020.
  • Mr. Romines joined WTEN-TV in 2005 as General Sales Manager and spent 14 years at the station, becoming Vice President and General Manager in 2014.

René LaSpina Named VP/General Manager Of WSMV News 4 In Nashville

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Monday, January 7, 2019
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announced today that it has named Ren LaSpina Vice President and General Manager of WSMV News 4, its NBC affiliate in Nashville, TN, effective immediately.

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  • NASHVILLE, Tenn., Jan. 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Meredith Corporation (NYSE:MDP; www.meredith.com )announced today that it has named Ren LaSpina Vice President and General Manager of WSMV News 4, its NBC affiliate in Nashville, TN, effective immediately.
  • "Ren has an impressive track record of increasing station revenue, as well as success driving share and ratings growth," said Meredith Local Media Group President Patrick McCreery.
  • Prior to joining Meredith, LaSpina served as General Manager and President of WIVB/WNLO-TV in Buffalo, NY.
  • She also held General Manager positions at WCCO-TV in Minneapolis, MN; WPTY/WLMT/WJKT-TV in Memphis, TN; WTEN-TV in Albany, NY; and WNEP-TV in Wilkes-Barre/Scranton, PA.
    "WSMV has a rich history in Nashville," said LaSpina.