2023 Press Releases

The NASCAR Xfinity Series Will Have an Exclusive New Home on The CW Network

The CW to Broadcast All NASCAR Xfinity Series Races Starting in 2025 33 Race Weekends Per Year JULY 28, 2023 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network will become the exclusive home to the NASCAR Xfinity Series beginning in 2025 and extending through the 2031 racing season. The CW will broadcast 33 live NASCAR Xfinity Series […]

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Nexstar Media Group Declares Quarterly Cash Dividend of $1.35 Per Share

IRVING, Texas (July 27, 2023) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.35 per share of its common stock. The dividend is payable on Thursday, August 24, 2023, to shareholders of record on Thursday, August 10, 2023. While the Company intends to […]

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Nexstar Media Group Appoints Tony Wells To Board of Directors

Former Chief Media Officer at Verizon and Chief Brand Officer at USAA Brings Extensive National and Local Advertising and Strategic Marketing Expertise to Board IRVING, Texas (July 26, 2023) – Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced the appointment of Tony Wells, 59, to its Board of Directors effective today, July 26, 2023. Mr. Wells […]

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Nexstar Names Media Industry Executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating Officer

Former Fox Corporation Television Distribution and Operations Leader Will Assume New Role on August 21, 2023 Thomas Carter to Continue as Senior Advisor Through End of Year IRVING, TX (JULY 25, 2023)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) (“Nexstar” or the “Company”), today announced the appointment of media executive Michael Biard as President and Chief Operating […]

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Nexstar And Hawaiian Telcom Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement

Agreement Covers Nexstar’s Local TV Stations KHON-TV (FOX), KHON2 (CW), and KHII-TV (MyNet), Cable News Network NewsNation, and Digital Subchannel Rewind TV IRVING, TX (JULY 21, 2023)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) and Hawaiian Telcom today announced that they have reached a comprehensive multi-year distribution agreement covering Nexstar’s three local television stations serving Hawaii, national […]

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Nexstar Names Mitzi Coleman As Vice President And General Manager of its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Wheeling, West Virginia and Steubenville, Ohio

Broadcast Sales Leader with 20 Years of Experience Will Oversee WTRF-TV and its Website, Mobile Apps, and Related Social Media Channels IRVING, TX (July 19, 2023)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the appointment of Mitzi Coleman as Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Wheeling, West Virginia (DMA […]

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Nexstar Promotes Larry Cottrill To Vice President And General Manager of its Broadcasting and Digital Operations Serving Columbus, Ohio

Experienced Broadcast Management Executive Will Oversee WCMH-TV and its Website, Mobile Apps, and Related Social Media Channels IRVING, TX (July 19, 2023)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced the promotion of Larry Cottrill to Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations serving Columbus, Ohio (DMA #32), including WCMH-TV (NBC4) and […]

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

Executives Oversee Key Nexstar Growth Drivers IRVING, Texas (July 17, 2023) – 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. Mr. Compton and Ms. Zimmer will continue to report to Nexstar’s Founder, Chairman, and Chief […]

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Atlantic Coast Conference Football And Basketball Coming To The CW Network This Fall

The CW Network To Air Games Every Saturday Throughout the Season Kicks Off September 9 with Pitt Football Playing Host to Non-Conference Foe Cincinnati July 13, 2023 (Burbank, CA) – The CW Network announced it has secured exclusive broadcast rights to 50 Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) college football and basketball games each season through 2026-27. […]

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Nexstar Promotes News Content Leaders To New Positions

Jerry Walsh Elevated to Senior Vice President of Local Content Development Austin Kellerman Becomes Vice President of Local Digital Content Strategy IRVING, TX (July 13, 2023)—Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) today announced that it has promoted two news content leaders to new positions within the company’s broadcast division; Jerry Walsh has been elevated to […]

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