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KERV Interactive Appoints Marika Roque Chief Innovation Officer

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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KERV Interactive (KERV), the leading AI-powered digital advertising platform, today announced the appointment of Marika Roque as Chief Innovation Officer.

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  • KERV Interactive (KERV), the leading AI-powered digital advertising platform, today announced the appointment of Marika Roque as Chief Innovation Officer.
  • Roque continues to serve as KERV’s Chief Operating Officer in addition to her new position.
  • “KERV would simply not be where we are today without Marika’s leadership, intellect and over 15 years of industry expertise,” said Gary Mittman, CEO of KERV.
  • As Chief Innovation Officer, Roque will be responsible for developing and implementing new technologies and processes for KERV as well as fostering a culture of innovation within the organization.

Nexstar Announces Newly-Created Advertising Sales Structure and Leadership Team Focused on Data-Driven, Multi-Platform Approach

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Tuesday, January 17, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”), today announced a newly-created advertising sales structure and leadership team designed to drive ad sales across Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio by further emphasizing its client-first approach, combined with a new data-driven, multi-platform focus.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NXST: NASDAQ) (“Nexstar” or “the Company”), today announced a newly-created advertising sales structure and leadership team designed to drive ad sales across Nexstar’s diversified media portfolio by further emphasizing its client-first approach, combined with a new data-driven, multi-platform focus.
  • She will oversee the functional teams focused on developing next-gen advertising capabilities, ensuring that Nexstar is a high-performing enterprise sales organization providing portfolio-based marketing experiences and events for both clients and audiences.
  • Importantly, Ms. Tavoularis will be responsible for building new functionality for Nexstar in the areas of measurement and insight, sales enablement, marketing solutions, and advertising products.
  • He played a critical role in launching the HBO Max advertising product and in leading the WarnerMedia sales team through the television industry’s upfront advertising negotiations.

Nexstar-Operated Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting Pull Local Channels from DISH TV Customers

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Friday, January 6, 2023
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting local channels, both operated by Nexstar Media Group, were removed from DISH TV today, affecting access in 28 markets nationwide.

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  • ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Jan. 6, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mission Broadcasting and White Knight Broadcasting local channels, both operated by Nexstar Media Group, were removed from DISH TV today, affecting access in 28 markets nationwide.
  • With this removal, DISH customers no longer have access to the local channels in Mission's markets, such as ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, CW and MNT, and to White Knight stations in two markets.
  • "Both programming groups rejected DISH's contract extension offers to keep programming available for customers while we continue to negotiate," said Brian Neylon, group president, DISH TV.
  • We hope Mission and White Knight will continue to negotiate with us in good faith so we can minimize the disruption to our customers."

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Four Local Television Stations in Albuquerque-Santa Fe

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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The leading television stations serving the Albuquerque-Santa Fe television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Albuquerque-Santa Fe television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • 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 Albuquerque-Santa Fe follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.

NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth and Nexstar Media Inc. to Broadcast Annual New Year’s Eve Television Special, ‘Lone Star NYE’ Featuring Casey Donahew

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Monday, December 12, 2022
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Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2023 will include the annual Over the Top NYE live fireworks spectacular presented by Hunt Realty Investments and Reunion Tower, benefiting Childrens Health, with NBC 5 and Nexstar serving as official media sponsors.

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  • Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2023 will include the annual Over the Top NYE live fireworks spectacular presented by Hunt Realty Investments and Reunion Tower, benefiting Childrens Health, with NBC 5 and Nexstar serving as official media sponsors.
  • Texas-country music sensation, Casey Donahew, lights up the stage with a special performance for this years New Years Eve celebration.
  • Im thrilled to be a part of the Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2023, said Donahew.
  • Lone Star NYE: Countdown to 2023 will air in 24 markets throughout Texas, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Kansas, Louisiana, and Missouri on media properties operated by NBCUniversal Local, Nexstar Media Group, Mission, and Vaughan Media.

SIX NEW ORLEANS TELEVISION STATIONS LAUNCH NEXTGEN TV BROADCASTS

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV. Delivering more expansive audio and video options, as well as other innovative capabilities, NEXTGEN TV brings an enhanced live broadcast viewing experience to more than 660,000 households, according to Nielsen media data, in the metro and outlying areas of New Orleans.

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  • NEXTGEN TV Delivers Enhanced Broadcast Video and Audio Features, Future Interactive Applications and Upgradable Technology
    NEW ORLEANS, Dec. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New Orleans television viewers can now experience the future of broadcast television as six local TV stations join to launch NEXTGEN TV.
  • NEXTGEN TV is the first major overhaul to the Advanced Television Systems Committee's standard for receiving over-the-air (OTA) signals in 25 years.
  • Now broadcasting in more than 50 markets, NEXTGEN TV is expected to reach 60% of U.S. television households by the end of 2022.
  • New Orleans viewers can learn more about NEXTGEN TV by visiting www.WatchNextGenTV.com , which offers a guide to cities carrying the service, as well as links to available NEXTGEN TV models.

NEXTGEN TV Ecosystem Meets Principal Milestones with Commercial Availability of MediaTek and iWedia's Reference Platform and Key Market Transitions Enabling Service to 75% of American Viewers in 2023

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Thursday, December 15, 2022
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These latest developments focus on consumer and innovation options for electronics manufacturers and further underscore NEXTGEN TV's trajectory to universal availability.

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  • These latest developments focus on consumer and innovation options for electronics manufacturers and further underscore NEXTGEN TV's trajectory to universal availability.
  • "NEXTGEN TV has enabled television to shed its traditional linear viewing experience so that viewers can lean into the news and entertainment with better engagement.
  • It will be pre-certified for compliance with the Consumer Technology Association's (CTA) NEXTGEN TV logo requirements, A3SA SecurityandtheRUN3TV Applicationplatform.
  • Associated with NEXTGEN TV is the RUN3TV web platform that brings interactive experiences and streaming content to over-the-air viewers.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Eight Local Television Stations in Champaign and Springfield-Decatur

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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The leading television stations serving the Champaign & Springfield-Decatur television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Champaign & Springfield-Decatur television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.
  • Todays launch in Champaign & Springfield-Decatur follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Seven Local Television Stations in Birmingham, AL

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Monday, December 5, 2022
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The leading television stations serving the Birmingham television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • The leading television stations serving the Birmingham television market today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.
  • Features available on NextGen TV will vary by device and station as broadcasters roll out service across the country.
  • Todays launch in Birmingham follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • Those stations will broadcast their own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Nexstar Media Names Michael Strober as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, December 1, 2022
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced the appointment of innovative and experienced sales and advertising executive Michael Strober as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for leading the reimagination and execution of a new advertising sales and go-to-market strategy for the Company.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced the appointment of innovative and experienced sales and advertising executive Michael Strober as Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer, responsible for leading the reimagination and execution of a new advertising sales and go-to-market strategy for the Company.
  • Mr. Strober will report to Nexstars Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Perry Sook, and begin his new duties January 2, 2023.
  • Michael has led this type of sweeping change before, consulting with media clients on a variety of reinvention projects.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Strober said, I am delighted to be joining the Nexstar team during this period of transformative growth.