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ViacomCBS and Nexstar Media Group Renew Affiliation Agreements

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Friday, January 21, 2022

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ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (Nexstar) announced today that Nexstars wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., and its operating partners have reached comprehensive multi-year agreements to renew the existing CBS Television Network affiliations in 39 markets across the country.

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ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIACA, VIAC) and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (Nexstar) announced today that Nexstars wholly owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media Inc., and its operating partners have reached comprehensive multi-year agreements to renew the existing CBS Television Network affiliations in 39 markets across the country.
Following three affiliation agreements that were renewed early last year, this agreement completes all of ViacomCBS and Nexstars affiliation renewals.
ViacomCBS (NASDAQ: VIAC; VIACA) is a leading global media and entertainment company that creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.
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.

NewsNation Debuts Expanded Programming on Monday, September 27

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Thursday, September 23, 2021

NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, debuts four hours of new live programming on Monday, September 27, adding 20 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, debuts four hours of new live programming on Monday, September 27, adding 20 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.
Beginning Monday, NewsNation viewers will start their day with MORNING IN AMERICA, a live national three-hour weekday morning news show airing from 7 a.m.
Following the debuts, the networks weekly original live programming will increase from 19 hours at its September 2020 launch, to a total of 49 hours every week.
Were very excited to be adding MORNING IN AMERICA and DAN ABRAMS LIVE to the NewsNation line-up and look forward to their launch on Monday, said Michael Corn, President of News for NewsNation.

Nexstar Media and SportsGrid to Launch First-Ever Diginet for Sports Wagering and Fantasy Sports

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Wednesday, August 25, 2021

SportsGrid is the nations first and only 24-hour sports wagering and fantasy sports program service.

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SportsGrid is the nations first and only 24-hour sports wagering and fantasy sports program service.
As the nations #1 provider of content to fans of sports wagering and fantasy sports, SportsGrid is the perfect partner for this effort.
Nexstar Media Group (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.
The SportsGrid multimedia destinations include SportsGrid Streaming Video Network, SportsGrid Radio, SportsGrid.com, DailyRoto, and SportsGrid Studios.

Nexstar Acquires The Hill, a Leading Independent Political Digital Media Platform, for $130 Million

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Friday, August 20, 2021

The Hill is the nations leading, independent, political digital media platform.

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The Hill is the nations leading, independent, political digital media platform.
Combined, The Hill and Nexstar are used by a third of all U.S. digital media viewers.
Karen Brophy, Nexstar Media Inc. President, Digital, added, The Hill is a robust digital media platform with engaging content and products.
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.

NewsNation Announces Major Programming Expansion Launching September 27

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Monday, July 19, 2021

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s (Nasdaq: NXST) wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced a major expansion of its programming, adding 26 hours of news, analysis, and talk to the networks weekly schedule.
Beginning September 27, NewsNations new programming line-up will include DAN ABRAMS LIVE, airing weeknights from 8 p.m.
Following the expansion, the networks weekly original programming will increase from 19 hours at its launch in September 2020, to a total of 55 hours of live news, analysis, and talk every week.
Also launching on September 27 is MORNING IN AMERICA, NewsNations live three-hour national morning newscast airing from 7 a.m.

NewsNation Launching Two New Weeknight Programs July 19

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Thursday, July 8, 2021

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced two new programs to premiere July 19: ON BALANCE WITH LELAND VITTERT at 8 p.m.

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced two new programs to premiere July 19: ON BALANCE WITH LELAND VITTERT at 8 p.m.
No one else has instant access to as many newsrooms as we have in the Nexstar family of stations, said Michael Corn, President of News for NewsNation.
Nichole Berlie joined NewsNation in September of 2020 from WCVB-TV (ABC) in Boston, where she served as anchor of their weekend newscasts.
NewsNation is a national news and entertainment cable network reaching 75 million television households across the United States.

Veteran Journalist Cherie Grzech Joins NewsNation as Vice President of News, Managing Editor

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Monday, June 21, 2021

NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that veteran news executive Cherie Grzech will join the network as Vice President of News, Managing Editor, effective July 19, 2021.

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NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that veteran news executive Cherie Grzech will join the network as Vice President of News, Managing Editor, effective July 19, 2021.
She will be based in Chicago and report directly to Michael Corn, NewsNations President of News.
Since 2018, Ms. Grzech has served as Vice President of Fox News, responsible for managing the operations of the networks Washington, D.C., news bureau, where she developed content for eight hours of daily programming.
She has pioneered innovative news gathering and production techniques and forged important partnerships with new media platforms and organizations.

Nexstar Variable Interest Entity, Mission Broadcasting, Closes New $300 Million Senior Secured Term Loan B Facility

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Thursday, June 3, 2021

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (Mission), a variable interest entity of wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media, Inc. (formerly known as Nexstar Inc. or Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.) (Nexstar), has closed on a new $300 million Term Loan B Facility.

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST) today announced that Mission Broadcasting, Inc. (Mission), a variable interest entity of wholly-owned subsidiary, Nexstar Media, Inc. (formerly known as Nexstar Inc. or Nexstar Broadcasting, Inc.) (Nexstar), has closed on a new $300 million Term Loan B Facility.
Missions new Term Loan B Facility has a seven-year maturity and bears interest at a rate of LIBOR plus 2.50%, with a 0.0% LIBOR floor.
Mission intends to use the net proceeds from the new Term Loan B Facility to pay down borrowings under its existing Revolving Credit Facility, pay shared service fees to Nexstar and for general corporate purposes.
In addition, concurrent with the closing of the Term Loan B Facility, Mission re-allocated $255 million of its Revolving Credit Facility commitments to Nexstars Revolving Credit Facility.

Veteran Journalist Leland Vittert Joins NewsNation as Anchor/Correspondent

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021

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b"NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that veteran journalist Leland Vittert is joining the network as an anchor/correspondent, effective May 17, 2021.

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b"NewsNation , Nexstar Media Inc.\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that veteran journalist Leland Vittert is joining the network as an anchor/correspondent, effective May 17, 2021.
Mr. Vittert will initially cover national affairs and deliver special reports across the network\xe2\x80\x99s prime-time weeknight newscasts.
Vittert then covered the subsequent revolution in Libya, where he reported on Muammar Gaddaffi's counterattack on citizens.
\xe2\x80\x9cChoosing to leave FNC after 11 great years wasn\xe2\x80\x99t easy but joining the NewsNation team is a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Emmy Award-Winning Journalist Adrienne Bankert Joins NewsNation as Anchor/Correspondent

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Monday, April 19, 2021

b'NewsNation , Nexstar Media Group, Inc.\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that Emmy award-winning veteran journalist Adrienne Bankert is joining the network as an anchor/correspondent effective immediately.

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b'NewsNation , Nexstar Media Group, Inc.\xe2\x80\x99s wholly-owned cable network reaching 75 million U.S. television households, today announced that Emmy award-winning veteran journalist Adrienne Bankert is joining the network as an anchor/correspondent effective immediately.
Ms. Bankert will initially cover national affairs and deliver special reports across the network\xe2\x80\x99s prime-time weeknight news broadcasts.
She has also reported extensively on the entertainment industry, interviewing such giants as Lady Gaga, Dwayne Johnson, Brad Pitt, Viola Davis, Harrison Ford, and Will Smith.\n\xe2\x80\x9cJoining NewsNation is truly exciting,\xe2\x80\x9d said Ms. Bankert.
NewsNation is America\xe2\x80\x99s source for unbiased news, where engaged citizens get news that represents the full range of perspectives across the country.