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AT&T’s Actions Contrast Sharply With Its Public Commentary; Eight Broadcast Groups Presently Without Carriage Resulting in Concentrated Loss of Service to Consumers in Thirteen U.S. Markets

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Thursday, July 11, 2019
TV and Radio, Online, Mobile Entertainment, Consumer, Other Consumer, Entertainment, Television technology, Companies, DirecTV, High-definition television, Television

Over the past 20 months alone, Nexstar has successfully renewed more than 390 distribution agreements with cable providers for the carriage of Nexstars stations, including a new agreement with Cox.

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  • Over the past 20 months alone, Nexstar has successfully renewed more than 390 distribution agreements with cable providers for the carriage of Nexstars stations, including a new agreement with Cox.
  • Nexstar has offered AT&T/DIRECTV the same rates it offered to other large distribution partners with whom it completed successful negotiations with in 2019 to date.
  • Consumers and viewers affected by AT&T/DIRECTVs blackout can contact AT&T/DIRECTV directly at 208 South Akard Street, Dallas, TX 75202 and by phone at 855-567-1569 or 210-821-4105.
  • Select List of Markets Without Service From More Than One Major Network:

FITE TV Appoints Media Veteran Kim Hurwitz Chief Marketing Officer

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Tuesday, July 9, 2019
Television technology, Companies, Karate, DirecTV, Full contact karate, Fite, Sports

NEW YORK, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FITE , the leading digital combat sports platform, announced today that Kim Hurwitz will be joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, July 9, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- FITE , the leading digital combat sports platform, announced today that Kim Hurwitz will be joining the company as Chief Marketing Officer.
  • Hurwitz has broad experience serving as an entertainment executive at companies including DIRECTV, FOTV Media Networks, The Tube Music Network and TCI.
  • Most recently, she held the role of Chief Marketing Officer at Karate Combat, playing an integral role in growing the full contact karate league.
  • "I couldn't be more excited to be joining such a fast-growing, innovative and knowledgeable group as FITE," said Hurwitz.

Connecticut Senator Blumenthal Calls on DIRECTV and AT&T U-verse to Accept Nexstar’s Extension Offer to Immediately Restore Carriage of Network and Local Community Programming

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Monday, July 8, 2019
Other Consumer, Entertainment, Advertising, Communications, General Entertainment, TV and Radio, Consumer, Nexstar Media Group, Television technology, Companies, Television, DirecTV, High-definition television, Ion Television

Effective 11:59 p.m. CT on July 3, 2019, AT&T/DIRECTV dropped the network and local community programming for Nexstar-owned stations impacting viewers in 97 markets across the country.

Key Points: 
  • Effective 11:59 p.m. CT on July 3, 2019, AT&T/DIRECTV dropped the network and local community programming for Nexstar-owned stations impacting viewers in 97 markets across the country.
  • Contrary to AT&Ts public statements, Nexstar in no way pulled its stations or asked for their removal from AT&T/DIRECTVs DIRECTV, U-verse or DIRECTV NOW platforms.
  • Nexstar once again reiterated its offer of an extension on July 4, when AT&T/DIRECTV unilaterally dropped the network and local community programming, and on July 5, following the receipt of Senator Blumenthals letter.
  • As Senator Blumenthal notes, This cutoff seems to have the sole purpose of enhancing DirecTV bargaining leverage with severe harm to Connecticut consumers.

Viewers Across the Country Deprived of Critical Local Emergency News, Holiday Specials, Local News and Upcoming Team USA Women's World Cup Final Match Following AT&T/DIRECTV’s Removal of Nexstar Local TV Stations in 97 Markets

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Friday, July 5, 2019
Other Consumer, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, TV and Radio, Consumer, Licensing (Entertainment), Television technology, Companies, Communication, Forward-looking statement, DirecTV, Nexstar Media Group, Television

Nexstars KHON, the number one television station in Honolulu, is providing constant updates on weather models and local conditions.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstars KHON, the number one television station in Honolulu, is providing constant updates on weather models and local conditions.
  • Nexstar would like to continue to try to reach a fair agreement with AT&T/DIRECTV and allow its viewers to receive their local stations again.
  • You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.
  • For more details on factors that could affect these expectations, please see Nexstars other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AT&T/DIRECTV Blacks Out Local TV Stations in 97 Markets Across the USA on July 4th After Rejecting Nexstar Offers to Extend Access for Consumers to Leading Local Content

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Thursday, July 4, 2019
Other Consumer, Entertainment, Online, Mobile Entertainment, TV and Radio, Consumer, Licensing (Entertainment), Television technology, Companies, Communication, Forward-looking statement, Contract law, Negotiation, DirecTV, Contract

The development is highly unusual for Nexstar but far more common for DIRECTV/AT&T.

Key Points: 
  • The development is highly unusual for Nexstar but far more common for DIRECTV/AT&T.
  • Nexstar has been negotiating in good faith to establish a mutually agreeable contract with DIRECTV.
  • You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release.
  • For more details on factors that could affect these expectations, please see Nexstars other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.

AT&T to Donate $500,000 to Locast Operator Sports Fans Coalition NY

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Thursday, June 27, 2019
Companies, Television technology, High-definition television, Television, Sioux Falls metropolitan area, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, DirecTV, AT&T U-verse

AT&T added the Locast interactive app to its DIRECTV and U-verse receivers on May 30.

Key Points: 
  • AT&T added the Locast interactive app to its DIRECTV and U-verse receivers on May 30.
  • AT&T also continues to offer its complimentary Local Channel Connector service when a local station is otherwise unavailable.
  • Sports Fans Coalition NY (SFCNY) is a New York-based non-profit, fan-advocacy group formed in 2017.
  • Locast added two more cities two weeks ago with new service in Rapid City and Sioux Falls, SD.

LG Launches 4K Hospitality Solution

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Wednesday, June 19, 2019
Television, Technology, Consumer electronics, Ultra-high-definition television, Television technology, Digital imaging, 4K resolution, LG Electronics, DirecTV, Consumer Electronics Show

MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics USA Business Solutions is introducing an integrated system designed to transform how hotels, bars and restaurants can manage 4K content on LG Ultra HD TVs designed specifically for the hospitality industry.

Key Points: 
  • MINNEAPOLIS, June 19, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --LG Electronics USA Business Solutions is introducing an integrated system designed to transform how hotels, bars and restaurants can manage 4K content on LG Ultra HD TVs designed specifically for the hospitality industry.
  • Complementing LG's broad assortment of commercial 4K UHD TVs, the new 4K video management system provides a centralized way of controlling multiple displays in public spaces.
  • "With the LG custom application, users can easily dive into and enjoy a limitless world of premium content including 4K HDR satellite content," said Lewis.
  • Demonstrated at the 2019 Hospitality Industry Technology Exposition and Conference (LG Booth #1926) the LG 4K hospitality solution is based on Technicolor's Mediatune system and DIRECTV's COM3000 satellite headend system for the commercial market.

Vizient Announces Contract Expansion with AT&T to Include DIRECTV

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Tuesday, June 18, 2019
Entertainment, TV and Radio, Technology, Telecommunications, Practice Management, Health, Hospitals, Mobile, Wireless, Medical Supplies, Companies, DirecTV, Television technology, Satellite television, High-definition television, Vrio, AT&T

Vizient, Inc. announced today an expansion of its contract with AT&T for wireless cell phone services to include satellite television programming from DIRECTV for member hospitals.

Key Points: 
  • Vizient, Inc. announced today an expansion of its contract with AT&T for wireless cell phone services to include satellite television programming from DIRECTV for member hospitals.
  • Were excited to earn this contract enhancement with AT&T and DIRECTV.
  • The agreement offers enhanced savings on DIRECTV services to Vizient members that offer inpatient care.
  • Its exciting to see this collaboration between DIRECTV and Vizient.

Former 20th Century Fox Executive Hanno Basse Joins Live Planet as President of Decentralized Media Solutions

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Tuesday, June 11, 2019
Companies, The Walt Disney Company, 20th Century Fox, DirecTV, High-definition television, Fox Broadcasting Company

He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Live Planet founder and CEOHalsey Minor.

Key Points: 
  • He will be based in Los Angeles and report to Live Planet founder and CEOHalsey Minor.
  • "I'm absolutely thrilled to mark the next stage of growth for Live Planet with the addition of Hanno to our world-class team of media and technology experts.
  • At 20th Century Fox, Basse was responsible for technology strategy for the film studio, covering production/post-production, theatrical distributionand home entertainment.
  • Prior to 20th Century Fox, Basse was with DIRECTV, where he served as senior vice president of broadcast systems engineering.

AT&T Adding Interactive Public Service Locast App to DIRECTV and U-verse Video Platforms Starting Today

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Friday, May 31, 2019
Companies, History of the telephone, DirecTV, Bell System, Telecommunications, Brand management, Brands, Product management, AT&T, Trademark, Vrio, Service mark

EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T (NYSE:T)will add Locast 's interactive app on its DIRECTV and U-verse platforms starting today.

Key Points: 
  • EL SEGUNDO, Calif., May 30, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --AT&T (NYSE:T)will add Locast 's interactive app on its DIRECTV and U-verse platforms starting today.
  • We believe Locast's public service offering will make sense for many of them.
  • AT&T also will continue to offer its complimentary Local Channel Connector service when a local station is otherwise unavailable.
  • AT&T, the Globe logo and other marks are trademarks and service marks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies.