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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. produces and distributes local and national news, sports and entertainment content across television and digital platforms. News about NXST commonly covers advertising and distribution revenue, political advertising cycles, local broadcast operations, The CW Network programming and sports distribution, and the company’s digital partnerships.
Recurring developments also include quarterly earnings, cash dividend declarations, investor-conference participation, debt and tender-offer activity, and corporate updates following Nexstar’s completed acquisition of TEGNA Inc. Company communications frequently connect these topics to broadcast station operations, local journalism, network affiliations, and national content distribution.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) has declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share, payable on November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on November 14, 2022. The company intends to continue regular cash dividends, which will be reviewed quarterly by its Board of Directors. Nexstar is a prominent media company, operating nearly 300,000 hours of original content annually and owning approximately 200 local broadcasting stations, reaching over 212 million individuals across the U.S.
The television stations in the Wichita-Hutchinson market, including KAKE, KWCH-DT, KSAS-TV, KSNW, KPTS, KSCW-DT, and KMTW, have launched broadcasting with NEXTGEN TV, employing advanced digital broadcast technology. This upgrade aims to enhance viewer experience with improved video quality and sound, and it supports features like advanced emergency alerts. The rollout follows a decade of development, and viewers can receive programming in both NEXTGEN and existing DTV formats. Currently, NEXTGEN TV is operational in over 50 cities across the U.S.
Nexstar Media Group announced that nearly three million subscribers of Verizon FiOS have lost access to programming from 13 local television stations due to a failure to reach a new distribution agreement. The blackout affects markets including New York City and Philadelphia, resulting in lost access to crucial local news and sports programming, including college and NFL football.
Nexstar had been negotiating in good faith, offering fair market rates but failed to reach a resolution. Subscribers are encouraged to contact Verizon for refunds.
Nexstar Media Inc. has announced its extensive political coverage for the mid-term election season, hosting nearly 50 local and statewide candidate debates across key states like Ohio, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Illinois. This initiative aims to engage millions of voters by providing a platform for candidates to present their positions. Reach extends to 212 million people through 200 owned stations, with live coverage also available on NewsNation, which serves 70 million homes. Nexstar emphasizes its role in fostering civic engagement and delivering unbiased news.
WSET-TV, WDBJ, WWCW, WSLS, and WZBJ have launched NEXTGEN TV broadcasting in the Roanoke-Lynchburg market. This technology enhances viewer experience with improved video quality and audio features. Powered by ATSC 3.0, NEXTGEN TV offers advanced emergency alerts and can incorporate Internet content for live events. The upgrade follows extensive planning and is part of a nationwide rollout, with service already active in over 50 cities. Viewers are encouraged to seek devices compatible with NEXTGEN TV to fully enjoy its benefits.
Nexstar Media Group's NewsNation will provide exclusive national coverage of key candidates' debates in Texas, Georgia, and Pennsylvania this September and October. The network will air the only live broadcasts of these events, including a special program, “Debate Night in America,” featuring experienced analysts like George Will and Chris Stirewalt. The Texas gubernatorial debate on September 30 will kick off the series, followed by debates in Georgia on October 14 and Pennsylvania on October 25. This initiative aims to engage voters in critical mid-term issues.
KTLA 5 has partnered with the LA Clippers to exclusively air 15 games this season, marking the team's return to KTLA for the first time since 2009. This partnership brings 11 regular season and 4 pre-season games to over-the-air TV in Southern California. KTLA will provide pre-game, halftime, and post-game programming, enhancing fan engagement and accessibility. The Clippers, led by President Gillian Zucker, emphasize the importance of TV viewership for fan interaction. KTLA aims to deliver comprehensive coverage including special features and news across all platforms.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) will announce its third quarter financial results for 2022 on November 8, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. ET. The company will hold a conference call to discuss the results, accessible by dialing +1 929-477-0402 with conference ID 6574015. The call will also be available via a live webcast on Nexstar's website, where a replay will be accessible for 90 days post-event. Nexstar operates the largest local broadcasting group in the U.S., reaching 212 million people through over 200 stations and various digital assets.
NewsNation has commenced production of its new primetime news program, “Cuomo,” hosted by Chris Cuomo, set to debut on October 3 at 8 PM ET. The show aims to bring unbiased news to viewers, leveraging a strong editorial team led by executive producer Alexandra “Dusty” Cohen and notable senior hires including Jonathan Faulhaber and Renee Cullen. The network, owned by Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), aims to reach over 70 million households across the U.S.
NewsNation expands its programming with the launch of “NewsNation Live with Marni Hughes”, a two-hour daytime news show that will air Monday-Friday from 10am-12pm ET. This addition raises the network's weekly news programming to 96 hours. Marni Hughes, an experienced journalist, will lead the show, providing coverage on diverse current events. During its premiere week, viewers can expect exclusive reporting focused on crucial issues ahead of the November mid-term elections. NewsNation aims to deliver unbiased news through its extensive journalistic resources.