The CW

The CW Network Names Brad Schwartz as President, Entertainment

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Wednesday, November 2, 2022

The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced that television executive Brad Schwartz has been named President, CW Entertainment, responsible for programming strategy, creative and brand development, and day-to-day operations of The CW Network, Americas fifth national television network.

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  • The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced that television executive Brad Schwartz has been named President, CW Entertainment, responsible for programming strategy, creative and brand development, and day-to-day operations of The CW Network, Americas fifth national television network.
  • Schwartz will begin his new duties on November 7, 2022, and report to Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network.
  • The CW Network, LLC is Americas fifth major broadcast network, offering 14 hours of primetime programming, Monday through Sunday.
  • The CW is 75%-owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc. For more information about the network and its programming, visit www.cwtv.com .

The CW Network Names Beth Feldman Senior Vice President of Network Communications

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The CW Network LLC today named Beth Feldman as Senior Vice President of Network Communication, overseeing internal and external communication and program publicity.

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  • The CW Network LLC today named Beth Feldman as Senior Vice President of Network Communication, overseeing internal and external communication and program publicity.
  • Feldman takes over the communications role from Paul Hewitt, who is leaving the network after 22 years.
  • From 1996 to 2007, she held positions of increasing responsibility with the CBS Television Network and served as Vice President for the CBS Communications Group.
  • The CW Network, LLC is Americas fifth major broadcast network, offering 14 hours of primetime programming, Monday through Sunday.

The CW Network Appoints Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022

The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the networks distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners.

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  • The CW Network, LLC (The CW The CW Network) today announced the appointment of Rebekah Dopp as Executive Vice President of Distribution, Strategy, and Affiliate Relations, responsible for negotiating and managing the networks distribution and overseeing affiliate relations with its station group partners.
  • Rebekah is a leader and strategic thinker who will bring an incredible skill set to The CW, said Ms. Zimmer.
  • Prior to Google, Ms. Dopp worked at CBS Television and HBO and held multiple executive roles in affiliate relations.
  • The CW Network, together with Nexstars diverse media portfolio, reach, and dedication to localism, is an unbeatable combination, said Ms. Dopp.

CORUS STUDIOS MOVES INTO THE PARANORMAL GENRE WITH THE ADDITION OF REPOSSESSED AND EXPANDS OFFERINGS WITH NEW SEASONS OF DEADMAN'S CURSE, THE BIG BAKE AND STYLED

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Friday, October 14, 2022

The series will air on The HISTORY Channel and joins the new season of Crime Beat, Season 4 as part of the paranormal and crime offerings available at MIPCOM.

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  • The series will air on The HISTORY Channel and joins the new season of Crime Beat, Season 4 as part of the paranormal and crime offerings available at MIPCOM.
  • Overseas, Corus Studios content continues to garner attention with Germany's Seven.One picking up Styled, Season 1 (8x60) and Deadman's Curse, Season 1 (8x60).
  • Talpa TV in the Netherlands acquired the second season of Project Bakeover(10x60) and all four seasons of Masters of Flip (42x60).
  • The Big Bake isproduced by Nikki Ray Media Agency with Debbie Brown as Executive in Charge of Production for Food Network Canada.

The CW Network Launches “Dare to Love, Defy Hate” With Song From Music Icon Stevie Wonder and New Mental Health Initiative Following United States Surgeon General Advisory on Youth Mental Health Crisis

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Monday, October 10, 2022

The CW Network is honored to partner with the United States Surgeon General to launch this incredibly important national conversation and movement around youth mental health, said Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network.

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  • The CW Network is honored to partner with the United States Surgeon General to launch this incredibly important national conversation and movement around youth mental health, said Dennis Miller, President, The CW Network.
  • We are also tremendously grateful to the legendary Stevie Wonder for the use of his song in this initiative.
  • Additional public service announcements addressing other areas of mental health will debut in the coming weeks as a part of the ongoing initiative.
  • It is clear that this was a crisis before the pandemic began, but COVID-19 added to the pre-existing challenges that Americas youth face.

Nexstar Media Closes Acquisition of The CW Network

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Monday, October 3, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST, Nexstar) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of a 75% ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (The CW or the Company) from co-owners Warner Bros.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST, Nexstar) announced today that it has closed its previously announced acquisition of a 75% ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (The CW or the Company) from co-owners Warner Bros.
  • Nexstar also announced that Dennis Miller has been named President of The CW, effective immediately.
  • Mr. Pedowitz will provide support to The CW, Nexstar, and Mr. Miller in a streamlined transition.
  • His understanding and ability to unlock value from media assets by delivering high-quality, profitable entertainment, will serve the network, its viewers, its partners and CW affiliates around the country extremely well.

iHeartMedia Rings in the Holiday Season With the Return of Its Iconic 2022 National “iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One”

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Friday, September 30, 2022

The 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Dallas/Ft.

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  • The 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One will stop in Dallas/Ft.
  • Every year our iHeartRadio Jingle Ball lineup is one of the most anticipated announcements, said Tom Poleman, Chief Programming Officer for iHeartMedia.
  • For the eighth straight year, Capital One will be the national presenting partner of the iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour.
  • The 2022 iHeartRadio Jingle Ball Tour Presented by Capital One Schedule Includes:
    Z100s Jingle Ball 2022 Presented by Capital One will air as a television special on The CW Network on Saturday, December 17 at 8 p.m. EST/PST.

Hearst Media Production Group and The World-Famous Harlem Globetrotters Set To Premiere Original TV Series, Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward, on NBC

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Tuesday, September 13, 2022

NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --The world-famous Harlem Globetrotters return to broadcast network television in an exclusive partnership with Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG), on the premiere of Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward.

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  • Harlem Globetrotters: Play it Forward will showcase the players' achievements both on and off the court as ambassadors of goodwill.
  • "The Harlem Globetrotters have been entertaining fans and spreading Goodwill around the world for almost 100 years," said Keith Dawkins, President of Harlem Globetrotters & Herschend Entertainment Studios.
  • The Globetrotters were founded in 1926 by sports agent-turned coach Abe Saperstein as the Chicago Globetrotters, becoming the Harlem Globetrotters in 1929.
  • Hearst Media Production Group (HMPG),a business unit of Hearst Television, is an independent producer and distributor of original programming for TV stations, broadcast and cable networks and streaming services.

Mid Atlantic Architectural Signage Leader - SMI Sign Systems to Rebrand as Modulex

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Wednesday, September 7, 2022

SMI Sign Systems, a Frederick, Maryland-based integrated architectural signage solution provider, will rebrand as Modulex from September 1, 2022.

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  • SMI Sign Systems, a Frederick, Maryland-based integrated architectural signage solution provider, will rebrand as Modulex from September 1, 2022.
  • "This is an important move for the next phase of our growth," says Max Aronow, CEO of SMI Sign Systems.
  • Modulex's proprietary sign systems, eco-friendly products, and vast global network will enable us to serve our clients at an entirely new level."
  • "Modulex is honored to have the SMI Sign Systems team join the Modulex family," says Ketil M. Staalesen, CEO of Modulex Group.

Nexstar Media Group to Acquire The CW Network

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Monday, August 15, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar) (the Company) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75 percent ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (The CW or the Network).

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar) (the Company) announced today that it entered into a definitive agreement to acquire a 75 percent ownership interest in The CW Network, LLC (The CW or the Network).
  • Nexstar, together with its partner stations, is the nations largest local television broadcasting company and the largest CW affiliate group with 37 CW and CW Plus affiliates, including affiliates in five of the top ten DMAs, accounting for 32 percent of the Networks national reach.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content, including 290,000 hours of original video content each year.
  • Nexstar owns Americas largest local broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 212 million people.