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

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Monday, April 11, 2022

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 Networks Names Beth Feldman Executive Director of Communications

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022

Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Beth Feldman has been named Executive Director of Communications for the companys networks division, overseeing internal and external communication at the companys cable news network, NewsNation , its nationally distributed diginets, Antenna TV and Rewind TV , and WGN Radio in Chicago.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that Beth Feldman has been named Executive Director of Communications for the companys networks division, overseeing internal and external communication at the companys cable news network, NewsNation , its nationally distributed diginets, Antenna TV and Rewind TV , and WGN Radio in Chicago.
  • Ms. Feldman will join Nexstar on April 4, and report to Sean Compton, President of the networks division of Nexstar Media Inc., and work closely with Gary Weitman, EVP/Chief Communication Officer of Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
    Ms. Feldman joins the networks division with nearly three decades of experience leading and executing mainstream, digital, and social media campaigns on behalf of leading television networks, film studios, consumer brands and authors.
  • 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.
  • Commenting on her appointment, Ms. Feldman said, Im excited to be joining Nexstars networks division, home to the countrys fastest growing cable news network.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Albany, NY

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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  • 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 Albany follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • WCWN will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Nexstar Media Group to Report 2022 First Quarter Financial Results, Host Conference Call and Webcast on May 10

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Thursday, March 24, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that it will report its 2022 first quarter financial results on Tuesday, May 10, 2022.
  • The Company will host a conference call and webcast at 10:00 a.m.
  • To access the conference call, interested parties may dial 929-477-0402, conference ID 5317616 (domestic and international callers).
  • Participants can also listen to a live webcast of the call through the Events and Presentations section under Investor Relations on Nexstars website at www.nexstar.tv .

Nexstar Digital Reaches 133 Million Unique Visitors in January 2022 and Achieves +45% Year-Over-Year Growth, Delivering a Powerful Opportunity to Advertisers

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Wednesday, March 23, 2022

This growth moved Nexstar Digital into the Comscore Top 25 for unique visitors and marked the seventh consecutive month of growth of at least two million unique users across Nexstar Digitals websites and mobile applications.

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  • This growth moved Nexstar Digital into the Comscore Top 25 for unique visitors and marked the seventh consecutive month of growth of at least two million unique users across Nexstar Digitals websites and mobile applications.
  • Nexstar Digital prides itself on producing premium local and national news content that delivers highly engaged and valuable audiences to national and local advertisers.
  • Within the News and Information category, Nexstar Digital rose to #7, ahead of Insider Inc., NYPost Network, and Fox News Media.
  • Nexstar Digital was also #1 in the local news category with 80% more unique users than the next largest multi-platform property.

Nexstar Names Klarn DePalma as Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships

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Tuesday, March 22, 2022

Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Klarn DePalma as Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships, responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of sales and sponsorship efforts across Nexstars entire portfolio of broadcast stations and associated digital properties.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Klarn DePalma as Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships, responsible for the strategy, development, and execution of sales and sponsorship efforts across Nexstars entire portfolio of broadcast stations and associated digital properties.
  • Mr. DePalma helped generate eight straight years of revenue growth at WFSB-TV, and significantly increased the stations market share of advertising.
  • Klarn is the ideal choice to lead Nexstars group sales and sponsorships efforts, said Mr. Alford.
  • Commenting on his appointment, Mr. DePalma said, Im extremely grateful to Andy and Nexstar for offering me the opportunity to join the nations largest local broadcasting group.

Major Broadcasters Launch NextGen TV on Five Local Television Stations in Charleston, SC

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Thursday, March 10, 2022

NextGen TV adds a new dimension to TV viewing, with vibrant video and new Voice+ dialogue enhancement that brings voices to the foreground.

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  • 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 Charleston follows a decade of development and months of planning and preparation by the local stations.
  • WGWG will broadcast its own programming, as well as the programming of the other participating stations, in NextGen TV format.

Nexstar Media Group to Participate in the Deutsche Bank Media, Internet and Telecom Conference on March 14

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it will be participating in the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL, on Monday, March 14, 2022.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it will be participating in the Deutsche Bank 30th Annual Media, Internet and Telecom Conference in Palm Beach, FL, on Monday, March 14, 2022.
  • Please contact your Deutsche Bank 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, including 283,000 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.

Nexstar Media Group Names Jay Howell Vice President and General Manager of Its Broadcasting and Digital Operations in Las Vegas, Nevada

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jay Howell as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Las Vegas, NV (DMA #40), including KLAS-TV (CBS), 8Newsnow.com , and their related digital and social media channels.

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  • Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of Jay Howell as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcasting and digital operations in Las Vegas, NV (DMA #40), including KLAS-TV (CBS), 8Newsnow.com , and their related digital and social media channels.
  • He also restructured the sales teams, placing greater emphasis on client-focused service, new business development, and digital revenue.
  • He also spearheaded the launch of WPRI.com , the stations first digital platform, which eventually became the #1 digital platform in Rhode Island.
  • Mr. Howell next served as Vice President of Broadcast Markets for Media General, following the companys acquisition of LIN Media in 2015.

Nexstar Media Group Board of Directors Approves Plan to Eliminate Class B and Class C Share Classes

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Monday, January 31, 2022

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to recommend that shareholders approve an amendment to its corporate charter to eliminate the Companys Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock classes.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors voted to recommend that shareholders approve an amendment to its corporate charter to eliminate the Companys Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock classes.
  • As of November 2, 2021, Nexstar had approximately 41 million shares of Class A common stock outstanding and no shares of Class B Common Stock or Class C Common Stock outstanding.
  • Nexstars Board of Directors recommends that shareholders vote to approve the elimination of the Companys Class B Common Stock and Class C Common Stock.
  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) 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.