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Upstart Suburban Pizza Shop Eclipses All Other Famous Players: Selected Best Pizza in Chicago by "Chicago's Pizza Madness"

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Tuesday, April 9, 2024
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Ironically the news here is that the small suburban Antioch Pizza Shop ECLIPSED all other famous pizza brands in the greater Chicago area to win the 2nd Annual 2024 " WGN Radio 's Chicago's Pizza Madness" Tournament.

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  • Ironically the news here is that the small suburban Antioch Pizza Shop ECLIPSED all other famous pizza brands in the greater Chicago area to win the 2nd Annual 2024 " WGN Radio 's Chicago's Pizza Madness" Tournament.
  • said Art Wicklein, co-owner of Antioch Pizza Shop, which is known for its authentic flavors and community-centered approach.
  • For more information on Antioch Pizza Shop, visit Antioch Pizza Shop .
  • For more information on the multiple options for a franchise visit Antioch Pizza Shop Franchise .

160 Driving Academy partners with The Salvation Army this holiday season

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023
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CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.

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  • CHICAGO, Dec. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- 160 Driving Academy partnered with The Salvation Army for a two-and-a-half week National Thanksgiving Food Drive utilizing our 150+ Branch Locations across the United States as a donation collection site.
  • 160 Driving Academy nationally collected 800+ non-perishable goods, providing meals for those in need this holiday season.
  • Steve Gold, CEO of 160 Driving Academy, presented an in-kind donation of $5,000 during the John Williams' Virtual Red Kettle , The Salvation Army Radiothon, on WGN Radio 720.
  • Gold remarked, "Supporting The Salvation Army has been an outstanding experience for everyone in our organization.

Nexstar Media Group Enters Into Multi-Year Employment Agreement Extensions With Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy

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Monday, July 17, 2023
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it extended the employment agreements of Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (the “Company”) (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it extended the employment agreements of Sean Compton, President, Networks, and Dana Zimmer, President, Distribution and Strategy.
  • Perry Sook commented, “We are thrilled to extend the employment agreements of Sean and Dana whose leadership has helped drive our growth and shareholder returns.
  • Our strong industry position and positive growth prospects reflect Sean and Dana’s leadership and key contributions alongside the Nexstar Nation team.
  • Prior to joining Nexstar, Ms. Zimmer was President of Distribution and Marketing for Tribune Media Company from 2013 to 2019.

Sealed Expands to Chicago to Stop Energy Waste and Electrify Chicagoland Homes

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Tuesday, July 12, 2022
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Sealed officially launched its services in the Chicago metro area, becoming Chicagoland residents full service partner to stop home energy waste and electrify their homes.

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  • Sealed officially launched its services in the Chicago metro area, becoming Chicagoland residents full service partner to stop home energy waste and electrify their homes.
  • Illinois ranks seventh among the states in single family homes energy use for heating; its also seventh in energy used for cooling by single family homes.
  • Millions of Chicagoland residents live in drafty, poorly-insulated homes with aging HVAC systems that waste energy.
  • Sealed is a climate tech company on a mission to stop home energy waste and electrify all homes.

Nexstar Networks Names Beth Feldman Executive Director of Communications

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Wednesday, March 30, 2022
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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.

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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.

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
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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.

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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
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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.

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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.

Nexstar Media Group Raises Quarterly Cash Dividend By 29%

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Friday, January 28, 2022
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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 29% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.90 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2022.

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  • Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors approved a 29% increase in the quarterly cash dividend to $0.90 per share of its Class A common stock beginning with the dividend declared for the first quarter of 2022.
  • Perry Sook, Nexstar Media Groups Founder, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer stated, Nexstars ninth consecutive annual dividend increase represents a compound annual growth rate of 25% since the dividend was initiated in 2013.
  • 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.
  • Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.

Wine Guru Mark Oldman Launches New Virtual Wine Classes

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Thursday, January 13, 2022
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From the comfort of their own living rooms, people can travel the world learning about top wine regions through Oldman's Bevinars virtual wine classes.

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  • From the comfort of their own living rooms, people can travel the world learning about top wine regions through Oldman's Bevinars virtual wine classes.
  • "Bevinars have been so popular because they not only greatly expand one's knowledge of wine," says Oldman.
  • Founded by leading wine expert Mark Oldman, Bevinars brings an unrivaled blend of knowledge and entertainment to the stuffy world of wine.
  • The same "wine speak without the geek" (Bon Apptit), "five-star" (Food & Wine), "fresh, funny" (People) approach that imbues Oldman's award-winning books and sold-out live events are now animating Bevinars virtual wine classes.

Nexstar Media Group Releases New Investor Presentation

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Wednesday, January 12, 2022
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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.

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  • 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.
  • Its wholly owned operating subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., consists of three divisions: Broadcasting, Digital, and Networks.
  • The divisions portfolio includes primary affiliates of NBC, CBS, ABC, FOX, MyNetworkTV and The CW.
  • Nexstar also owns a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network, a top tier cable asset.