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POSSIBLE TEAMS UP WITH NBCUNIVERSAL FOR ON-SITE HOSTING DUTIES

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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NEW YORK, April 1, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Beyond Ordinary Events, Inc. and POSSIBLE, the premier marquee marketing event, announced today Access Hollywood's Kit Hoover, Telemundo's Jessica Carrillo, and NBC6 News' Constance Jones are the newest hosts to join the anticipated lineup of speakers and leaders at POSSIBLE.

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  • The Vision Hall is where business leaders come to ignite the industry's imagination and spark interesting discussions about the future of marketing.
  • "Kit, Jessica, and Constance will be vital assets to our team of hosts at POSSIBLE.
  • From their experience, they have their finger on the pulse of the cultural zeitgeist, making them in tune to all things POSSIBLE."
  • During the event, POSSIBLE will present 14 tracks of curated content, masterclasses, workshops, an exposition, an outside activation area, VIP networking, and entertainment.

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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Nexstar Promotes Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Columbus, Ohio

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Wednesday, July 19, 2023
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Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is retiring after serving as WCMH-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2017 and a 44-year career in broadcasting.

Key Points: 
  • Mr. Cottrill is taking over for Ken Freedman, who is retiring after serving as WCMH-TV’s Vice President and General Manager since 2017 and a 44-year career in broadcasting.
  • Mr. Cottrill will begin his new duties on August 7, and report to Brandin Stewart, Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Nexstar.
  • Mr. Cottrill oversaw the successful integration of WRIC-TV’s operation into Nexstar and directed the consolidation and realignment of station operations.
  • “Larry is a great choice to succeed Ken as Vice President and General Manager of our Columbus media properties,” said Mr. Stewart.

23 Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Win 36 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptional Locally Produced News Programming

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Wednesday, May 24, 2023
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Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that 23 of its television stations have earned a total of 36 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that 23 of its television stations have earned a total of 36 regional Edward R. Murrow Awards from the Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA).
  • Seven Nexstar stations received multiple awards.
  • WRIC-TV (ABC) in Richmond, VA (DMA #56), and WPRI-TV each won the award for “Overall Excellence” in their region.
  • In addition, three television stations owned by Mission Broadcasting, Inc., for whom Nexstar produces the news, received a total of four Murrow awards.

Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV Broadcasts on Local Television Stations in Richmond-Petersburg, VA

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Monday, April 11, 2022
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All seven of Richmond-Petersburgs full power local television stations today began broadcasting with NextGen TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology.

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  • All seven of Richmond-Petersburgs full power local television stations 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 Richmond-Petersburg 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 Group Secures Federal Communications Commission Approval for Tribune Media Acquisition and Related Divestitures

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Monday, September 16, 2019
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (Nexstar or the Company) announced today that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the applications seeking consent to transfer control of licenses held by subsidiaries of Tribune Media Company, Inc. (NYSE: TRCO) (Tribune Media) from the shareholders of Tribune Media to Nexstar.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (Nexstar or the Company) announced today that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has granted the applications seeking consent to transfer control of licenses held by subsidiaries of Tribune Media Company, Inc. (NYSE: TRCO) (Tribune Media) from the shareholders of Tribune Media to Nexstar.
  • In July the Department of Justice cleared Nexstars pending acquisition of Tribune Media, and the FCC approval represents the final required regulatory approval needed to close the transaction.
  • Nexstar Media Group is a leading diversified media company that leverages localism to bring new services and value to consumers and advertisers through its traditional media, digital and mobile media platforms.
  • For more details on factors that could affect these expectations, please see Nexstars and Tribunes other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.