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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.

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Elizabeth Vargas to Join NewsNation as Host of “Elizabeth Vargas Reports”

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Tuesday, January 10, 2023
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NewsNation, America’s fastest growing cable news network, today announced that Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas will anchor “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” an hour-long weekday news program debuting April 3, 2023 (6pm ET/5pm CT) from a new state-of-the-art studio in New York City.

Key Points: 
  • NewsNation, America’s fastest growing cable news network, today announced that Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas will anchor “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” an hour-long weekday news program debuting April 3, 2023 (6pm ET/5pm CT) from a new state-of-the-art studio in New York City.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230110005290/en/
    Emmy award-winning journalist and television host Elizabeth Vargas will anchor “Elizabeth Vargas Reports,” debuting April 3, 2023, only on NewsNation.
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    “Elizabeth Vargas Reports” will feature one-on-one interviews with headline makers across the country and on-the-ground reporting by NewsNation’s team of seasoned journalists.
  • “Elizabeth Vargas is by far one of the most talented journalists working in television news today,” said Michael Corn, President of News at NewsNation.

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.

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

The Hill’s Midterm Election Coverage Sets New Audience Record

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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The Hills owned-and-operated digital platforms earned nearly 30 million page views1 last week and received more than 20 million additional views from syndication partners.

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  • The Hills owned-and-operated digital platforms earned nearly 30 million page views1 last week and received more than 20 million additional views from syndication partners.
  • On Election Day itself, readers spent more than 3 million hours on TheHill.com2.
  • This represents more readership than any prior midterm election cycle and reflects the nations need for The Hills trusted, credible and non-partisan reporting.
  • This election is the first for the recently launched The Hill TV streaming channel, which brought The Hills essential, agenda-setting programming to OTT (Over the Top) viewers.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Stephens Investment Conference

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Investment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that Tom Carter, President and Chief Operating Officer, and Lee Ann Gliha, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will be participating in the Stephens Investment Conference, including a fireside chat question-and-answer session on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT (11:00 a.m.
  • Please contact your Stephens sales representative to register for the conference.
  • 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 across television, streaming and digital platforms, including nearly 300,000 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.

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

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Tuesday, November 1, 2022
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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.

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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
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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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Nexstar and Verizon FiOS Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar), and Verizon FiOS (NYSE: VZ) (Verizon) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement regarding local television stations in 10 markets and Nexstars fast-growing national cable news network, NewsNation.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) (Nexstar), and Verizon FiOS (NYSE: VZ) (Verizon) today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement regarding local television stations in 10 markets and Nexstars fast-growing national cable news network, NewsNation.
  • The agreement will ensure that Verizon subscribers wont miss a moment of Major League Baseballs World Series, which begins tonight, or any of this weekends college and NFL Football games.
  • These 13 local television stations and related cable and multi-cast networks had been off of Verizons platform system since October 14 at midnight.
  • 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.

Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $0.90 Per Share

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Friday, October 28, 2022
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock.

Key Points: 
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.90 per share of its common stock.
  • The dividend is payable on Monday, November 28, 2022, to shareholders of record on Monday, November 14, 2022.
  • While the Company intends to pay regular quarterly cash dividends for the foreseeable future, all subsequent dividends will be reviewed quarterly and declared by the Board of Directors at its discretion.
  • 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.