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National Press Club Statement on Nexstar Decision To Air LIV Golf on The CW

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Friday, January 20, 2023

Riyadh wants to use golf to get Americans to forget about murder. We must not let them get away with it. We call on Nexstar employees -- many of whom are journalists -- to demand management explain why they have partnered with the murderers of a journalist. We urge Nexstar to do the right thing and cancel their bloody golf show. And if they don't drop the program here is what we can do: don't watch it; and write each sponsor asking them not to sponsor."

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  • WASHINGTON, Jan. 19, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Following is a statement from National Press Club President Jen Judson on the news that Nexstar Media Group has decided to carry the Saudi-funded LIV Golf Tournament on The CW Network.
  • We urge Nexstar to do the right thing and cancel their bloody golf show.
  • Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world's leading professional organization for journalists.
  • With 3,000 members representing nearly every leading news organization, the Club is a leading voice for press freedom worldwide.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022

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

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.

Performio Appoints Sean Reiter as Chief Marketing Officer to Continue Accelerating Growth

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Performio, a leading incentive compensation management (ICM) provider, announced today that it has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Sean Reiter as Performio's first Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Sean leads the Global Marketing team responsible for marketing strategy, including product, brand, communications, and demand generation, to drive growth and extend Performio's category leadership in the sales performance management space.

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  • Sean Reiter, CMO, Performio, has a proven track record of growth acceleration in leading enterprise SaaS companies.
  • Sean joins Performio from PriceSpider, where he led marketing and growth for one of the fastest growing software companies in brand commerce.
  • Prior to that, Sean held a succession of marketing leadership roles for more than 15 years across several growth technology companies.
  • "We are excited to welcome Sean Reiter to the Performio executive team", said Grayson Morris, CEO, Performio.

Performio Appoints Sean Reiter as Chief Marketing Officer to Continue Accelerating Growth

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Dec. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Performio, a leading incentive compensation management (ICM) provider, announced today that it has expanded its executive team with the appointment of Sean Reiter as Performio's first Chief Marketing Officer. In this role, Sean leads the Global Marketing team responsible for marketing strategy, including product, brand, communications, and demand generation, to drive growth and extend Performio's category leadership in the sales performance management space.

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  • Sean joins Performio from PriceSpider, where he led marketing and growth for one of the fastest growing software companies in brand commerce.
  • Prior to PriceSpider, Sean served as Vice President of Marketing at Healthx, a JMI Equity portfolio company, which is also an investor in Performio.
  • Prior to that, Sean held a succession of marketing leadership roles for more than 15 years across several growth technology companies.
  • "We are excited to welcome Sean Reiter to the Performio executive team", said Grayson Morris, CEO, Performio.

Nexstar Media Names Michael Strober as Chief Revenue Officer

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Thursday, December 1, 2022

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.