2021 Press Releases

Nexstar Media Inc. Television Stations Receive Two National Edward R. Murrow Awards for Outstanding Journalism and Exceptionally Produced Local Content

Television Stations in Denver, Colorado, and Wichita, Kansas, Honored in Categories of “Continuing Coverage” and “Hard News” IRVING, TX (August 17, 2021) – The Radio Television Digital News Association (RTDNA) today announced the national winners of the Edward R. Murrow Awards, with the local news operations of Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of […]

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Nexstar Media Inc. to Host Exclusive Live Statewide Telecast of Debate Among Republican Candidates in California’s Gubernatorial Recall Election on August 19 at 7 P.M. PT

Six Nexstar Stations in California to Bring Coverage To Over 28 Million Viewers Across the State Via Broadcast and Livestream SAN FRANCISCO, CA and IRVING, TX (August 17, 2021) – Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that its six television stations serving California will host […]

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Rewind TV Welcomes the Iconic Voice of Rick Dees, Award-Winning Radio Legend, as Principal Network Announcer

REWIND TV Launches September 1, 2021 CHICAGO, IL (August 17, 2021) – Rewind TV today announced that iconic radio pop legend Rick Dees has signed on as the voice of the network, a digital subchannel owned and operated by Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST). Launching September 1, […]

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Nexstar Media Inc. Appoints Michael Silecchia Vice President and General Manager of its Broadcast and Digital Operations in Rockford, Illinois

Nexstar Media Inc. appointed Michael Silecchia Vice President and General Manager of its broadcast and digital operations in Rockford, Illinois, overseeing WQRF-TV (FOX) and mystateline.com.  Mr. Silecchia will also oversee the Company’s operational agreements with Mission Broadcasting for WTVO-TV (ABC) in Rockford.

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Major Broadcasters Launch Nextgen TV on Four Local Television Stations in Indianapolis, IN

WRTV, WTTK, WTHR and WXIN Begin Broadcasting with New Technology Indianapolis, IN– August 10, 2021 – Four leading local television stations in Indianapolis, including WRTV (ABC), WTTK (CBS), WTHR (NBC), and WXIN (FOX), today bring NEXTGEN TV, a revolutionary new digital broadcast technology, to the city. Based on the same fundamental technology as the Internet […]

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WGN Radio Statement Following Medical Update On Chicago Blackhawks Radio Color Analyst Troy Murray

CHICAGO (August 9, 2021) – The Chicago Blackhawks released a medical update on Blackhawks Radio Color Analyst Troy Murray today. Statement from Blackhawks Radio Color Analyst Troy Murray: I want to let everyone know of the challenge that I’m currently facing. I have been diagnosed with cancer. With the love and support of my family, […]

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Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation and WKRN-TV Donate $3,000 Each to Hands on Nashville and The Community Resource Center

IRVING, TX (Aug. 5, 2021) – The Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation announced today it will donate $3,000 each to two local charitable organizations in Nashville, Tennessee: Hands on Nashville and The Community Resource Center. The donations are being made on behalf of WKRN-TV News 2, the Nexstar Media Inc. television station serving Nashville and Middle […]

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Legendary WGN Sports Producer Jack Rosenberg To Be Recognized with Honorary Street Name

Southeast corner of E. Illinois Street and Cityfront Plaza Drive named “Jack Rosenberg Way”; dedication on Wednesday, August 18 at 10:30 a.m. CHICAGO (August 5, 2021) – Legendary WGN sports producer Jack “Rosey” Rosenberg will be recognized by the City of Chicago with an honorary street sign. The southeast corner of E. Illinois Street and […]

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Nexstar Media Group Reports Record Second Quarter Net Revenue of $1,131.6 Million

Net Revenue Drives 2Q Operating Income of $288.3 Million, Net Income of $199.8 Million, Adjusted EBITDA of $418.8 Million and Free Cash Flow of $181.2 Million Returned $167.7 Million to Shareholders in the Second Quarter in the Form of Share Repurchases and Dividends Raises Pro-Forma Average Annual Free Cash Flow Guidance for the 2021/2022 Cycle […]

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