Nexstar

TZP Group Makes Strategic Investments in Leading Dance Entertainment Companies; Forms New Combined Brand “DanceOne”

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Thursday, November 30, 2023

This investment is the first for TZP Capital Partners Fund IV and represents the largest institutional investment in the dance industry to date.

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  • This investment is the first for TZP Capital Partners Fund IV and represents the largest institutional investment in the dance industry to date.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20231129729206/en/
    DanceOne combines the leading dance innovators to deliver the best dance training and competition offerings in the world.
  • Together, the organizations have hosted more than 500 events annually and serve more than 10,000 dance studios across the world per year.
  • Star Dance Alliance events such as Starpower, Nexstar, Revolution, Believe, Imagine, Dream Maker, The World Dance Championship and others will continue to run independently.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in Four Upcoming Investor Conferences

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Thursday, November 9, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four institutional investor conferences in November and December:

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that executive management will participate in four institutional investor conferences in November and December:
    A live webcast and replay of the Stephens, BofA Securities and UBS fireside chats will be available through the “Events and Presentations” section under “Investor Relations” on Nexstar’s website at www.nexstar.tv .
  • Please contact your Stephens, BofA Securities, UBS or MoffettNathanson sales representative to register for the conferences and to request meetings with Nexstar management.

Nexstar Media Group Reports Third Quarter Net Revenue of $1.13 Billion

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Wednesday, November 8, 2023

Nexstar – Consolidated refers to all of the Company’s operations while Nexstar, Ex-The CW refers to the Consolidated results without The CW operations and eliminations.

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  • Nexstar – Consolidated refers to all of the Company’s operations while Nexstar, Ex-The CW refers to the Consolidated results without The CW operations and eliminations.
  • Beginning in the fourth quarter of 2022, Nexstar defined Adjusted EBITDA and Free Cash Flow as metrics excluding transaction and one-time expenses.
  • Third quarter net revenue of $1.13 billion compared to $1.27 billion in the prior year quarter.
  • 64% of Nexstar’s third quarter net revenue was generated by distribution, digital and other revenue sources.

Nexstar Media Group and Cox Communications Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Cox Communications today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), and Cox Communications today announced that they have reached a comprehensive, multi-year distribution agreement.
  • The agreement covers 38 Nexstar-owned television stations in 23 markets across the country, national cable news network NewsNation, and digital networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV.
  • Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

Summit Ridge Group and Partners Selected to Serve as FCC's 3.45 GHz Clearinghouse

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Friday, November 3, 2023

Summit Ridge Group will manage the Clearinghouse and direct its operations, J.P. Morgan will hold and disburse relocation and incentive payments, and Lerman Senter will serve as legal counsel for the Clearinghouse.

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  • Summit Ridge Group will manage the Clearinghouse and direct its operations, J.P. Morgan will hold and disburse relocation and incentive payments, and Lerman Senter will serve as legal counsel for the Clearinghouse.
  • Together, Team Summit Ridge forms a neutral and independent Clearinghouse with the financial, legal, satellite and conflict resolution industry expertise needed for secure, efficient, and transparent Clearinghouse operations.
  • "Summit Ridge Group is very excited to bring its deep, industry-recognized expertise forward for the 3.45 spectrum band reconfiguration and reimbursement process," said Armand Musey, president and founder of Summit Ridge Group.
  • This experience, along with appropriate procedures from prior transitions, will aid Summit Ridge Group in achieving a fair and effective Clearinghouse process.

Nexstar Media Group Promotes Steven Blanchard to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Richmond, Virginia

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Tuesday, October 24, 2023

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that it has promoted Steven Blanchard to Vice President and General Manager of the company’s broadcasting and digital operations in Richmond, Virginia, including WRIC-TV (ABC DMA #56), wric.com, and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that it has promoted Steven Blanchard to Vice President and General Manager of the company’s broadcasting and digital operations in Richmond, Virginia, including WRIC-TV (ABC DMA #56), wric.com, and their related digital and social media channels.
  • Mr. Blanchard will begin his duties immediately and report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar’s broadcasting division.
  • Since 2013, Mr. Blanchard has served as Director of Sales for WFLA-TV (NBC), WTTA-TV (CW) and WSNN, Nexstar’s media properties serving Florida’s Tampa/St.
  • Mr. Blanchard was responsible for the long-term strategy and day-to-day management of the broadcast and digital sales operations of all three businesses.

AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB'S 'GOOD DOG TV' HAS MAJOR EXPANSION

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Monday, October 2, 2023

NEW YORK, Oct. 2, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world's largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce that AKC.tv™'s weekly lifestyle program, AKC Good Dog TV, has expanded to reach a total of more than 75 markets across the United States, including Fox, Gray TV, Scripps Media, and Nexstar owned stations.

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  • "It's very exciting to expand AKC Good Dog TV's audience reach," said Gina DiNardo, AKC Executive Secretary.
  • "Now dog lovers across the nation are sure to enjoy the entertaining and informative content that we have to offer."
  • AKC Good Dog TV is hosted by noted TV personality Carolyn Manno and features the latest news, current happenings, and all notable things in the world of dogs, including celebrities and their dogs, training, health, and behavior tips, special interest stories for dog owners, dog shows from around the country, and other American Kennel Club events.
  • AKC Good Dog TV can now be found on major networks in more than 75 markets all over the country, from its original debut in New York, to Atlanta, Honolulu and everywhere in between.

The Seal hires Lisa White as vice president of business development

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Thursday, September 28, 2023

TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 28, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Seal Company, a background verification company helping service companies provide a security promise to their customers since 2008, has hired veteran home service industry advisor and operations manager Lisa White as its new vice president of business development.

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  • White comes to The Seal with more than 25 years of experience in the trades.
  • Not only did she work in business development for Nexstar Network for more than 21 years, she grew up in the industry as the daughter of a plumber.
  • "My purpose in joining The Seal is to find easy solutions for contractors to get things done and lessen their work and stress load," she said.
  • "Her deep expertise and hands-on experience will help The Seal expand our business development.

This Week in Entertainment News: 12 Stories You Need to See

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Friday, September 22, 2023

NEW YORK, Sept. 22, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- With thousands of press releases published each week, it can be difficult to keep up with everything on PR Newswire. To help journalists covering the entertainment and media industries stay on top of the week's most newsworthy and popular releases, here's a roundup of stories from the week that shouldn't be missed.

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  • The Second City New York will open to the public on November 16, 2023.
  • Now fathers themselves, the 'Dad Band' gives us an inside look at how they celebrate the holidays with their families.
  • Mirroring Emily's Parisian adventures, the trips offer a range of immersive experiences centered around fashion, lifestyle and romance.
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DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Reach New Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Monday, September 18, 2023

DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company’s national cable news network, NewsNation.

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  • DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) have officially reached a comprehensive new multi-year distribution agreement covering 176 Nexstar-owned local television stations and the company’s national cable news network, NewsNation.
  • This follows the return of the television stations and NewsNation to DIRECTV, DIRECTV STREAM and U-verse on the morning of Sept. 17.
  • Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.
  • DIRECTV and Nexstar greatly appreciate the patience of their subscribers and viewers during this negotiation.