(B&C) Nexstar Strikes WGN Carriage Deal with Hulu
“Nexstar said it has struck a distribution deal with Hulu for Nexstar’s cable network, WGN America.” Click here to continue reading on Broadcasting & Cable.
(Deadline) Hulu And Top Station Group Nexstar Set Carriage Deal For ABC Affiliates, Cable Network WGN America
“Nexstar Media Group, the owner of the largest local station portfolio in the U.S. as well as cable channel WGN America has announced a carriage deal with Hulu.” Click here to continue reading on Deadline.
(The Streamable) Hulu Reaches Deal with Nexstar to Bring Back Local ABC Affiliates, Adds WGN America
“In October, Hulu + Live TV lost Nexstar ABC affiliates on the service. The two sides have now reached a deal to bring back the 20+ Nexstar-owned ABC affiliates, as well as launch WGN America on the service on January 19th, 2021.” Click here to continue reading on The Streamable.
(Cord Cutters News) Hulu and Nexstar Reach a Deal to Bring Locals Back to Hulu with Live, Adding WGN America
“Hulu with Live dropped Nexstar owned local channels back in October after the two companies were unable to make an agreement to continue their contract. Today, Nexstar announced that its ABC affiliate stations have been restored on the streaming service.” Click here to continue reading on Cord Cutters News.
(Robert Feder) Robservations on the Media beat
“As negotiations with Dish Network dragged into a third week, Nexstar Media Group began running spots Wednesday on its local stations — including WGN-Channel 9 — urging viewers to take action. (Here is the link.) Nexstar’s 164 stations and WGN America have been blacked out by the satellite TV provider since December 2 in the dispute […]
(B&C) Dish Blasted by Nexstar in Spots as Blackout Drags On
“Nexstar Media has begun criticizing Dish Network in commercials on its stations as the retransmission dispute that has blacked out channels in 115 markets enters its third week.” Click here to continue reading on Broadcasting & Cable.
(Deadline) As Dish Dispute Continues, Nexstar’s WGN America Inks FuboTV Carriage Deal
“Nexstar Media Group said its widely distributed cable network WGN America has reached its first carriage agreement with internet-delivered bundle FuboTV.” Click here to continue reading on Deadline.com.
(Next TV) FuboTV to Carry Nexstar’s WGN America Channel
“Nexstar Media Group said it has reached a deal with fuboTV, which will distribute Nexstar’s WGN America channel on its streaming platform.” Click here to continue reading on Next TV.
(Media Village) WGN America’s Readies a Fresh Approach to Cable News
In a crowded marketplace, cable network WGN America is preparing to serve up a national newscast without commentary or opinion, and with contributions from local communities. The show will be an anomaly in the cable news lineup, but network research indicated Americans want an unbiased, fact-based nightly news show. That’s the inspiration for News Nation, […]
(Variety) WGN America’s ‘News Nation’ Sets Anchor Team for Primetime Pivot
WGN America has set the anchor team for the nightly three-hour newscast that is coming to the primetime lineup of Nexstar Media Group’s cable network as of Sept. 1. Click here to read more.