Tag: Nexstar
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Nexstar Asks The FCC To Buy More Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
Nexstar Media Group has formally asked the Federal Communications Commission for permission to complete its long-pending acquisition of TEGNA Inc., filing applications on November 18, 2025, to transfer all of TEGNA’s broadcast television licenses to Nexstar. The requests include detailed arguments for waivers of several ownership rules that would otherwise block or severely restrict the…
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Nexstar’s Ambitious TV Empire Expansion Gets a Tegna Shareholder Vote to Buy Its ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals
Tegna Inc. shareholders are set to convene on November 18, 2025, at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, to deliberate and vote on a transformative merger agreement with Nexstar Media Group. This virtual meeting, accessible via a secure online platform, marks the culmination of months of anticipation following the August announcement of the $6.2 billion deal, which…
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Verizon and Nexstar Agree to New Distribution Deal, Saving Customers From Losing ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Channels
Last week, Verizon and Nexstar were in negotiations for a new agreement that would keep popular network programming from ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and The CW live for Verizon Fios customers. Over the weekend, the two companies reached an agreement for a new distribution contract in time to not disrupt service for customers. “We’re happy…
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Verizon Customers Could Soon Lose ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations If a New Deal With Nexstar is Not Reached
Verizon FiOs customers across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions brace for the possible disappearance of essential broadcast channels from their lineups. The conflict pits Verizon, a dominant force in both mobile and fiber-optic television services, against Nexstar Media Group, the nation’s largest owner of local TV stations. As negotiations stall, the pro-multichannel video programming distributor…
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Nexstar is Making Its OTA TV Even Better with a New Tower, Bringing Free TV to 1.8 Million More People in 4 States with Antennas
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. has completed construction of a state-of-the-art transmitter tower for WDVM-TV, its owned and operated television station serving the Washington, D.C., metropolitan area and portions of Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia. This significant infrastructure upgrade expands WDVM-TV’s broadcast reach, delivering local news, weather updates, emergency alerts, and diverse programming to an…
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Nexstar Media Group Announces Return of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” to ABC-Affiliated Stations
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., announced today that the late-night talk show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will resume airing on its owned and partner television stations affiliated with the ABC Television Network, effective immediately. The announcement marks the resolution of discussions between Nexstar and The Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC, addressing concerns that had previously led…
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Nexstar Gives a Statement on Preempting Jimmy Kimmel’s Late Night Show
Nexstar has released a statement in response to questions about refusing to air Jimmy Kimmel’s late night show on its ABC affiliates. “Nexstar is continuing to evaluate the status of Jimmy Kimmel Live! on our ABC-affiliated local television stations, and the show will be preempted while we do so. We are engaged in productive discussions with executives…
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Nexstar is Looking at Buying Over 60 Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC TV Stations as Cord Cutting Hits Locals
In a move that could reshape the U.S. television broadcasting landscape, Nexstar Media Group is in advanced discussions to acquire rival Tegna, according to sources familiar with the matter. The talks, which are reportedly nearing completion, could result in a deal soon, provided no last-minute obstacles arise. While specific terms of the potential acquisition remain…
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DIRECTV Wins $26.6 Million Victory in Lawsuit Against Nexstar Over NBC Affiliate Dispute
In a significant legal triumph, DIRECTV has won a $26.6 million award from the New York Supreme Court in a lawsuit against Nexstar Media Group, stemming from a contentious dispute that began in 2019. The ruling, handed down this week, marks the culmination of a six-year battle over allegations that Nexstar misled DIRECTV in a…
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Dozen of Local ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC & More Go Dark As Optimum and Nexstar Fail to Reach a Deal
Optimum cable television subscribers in multiple markets across the United States are experiencing a disruption in service as negotiations between Altice’s Optimum service and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. have reached an impasse. As of 5:00 PM ET today, Nexstar-owned broadcast stations have been removed from Optimum TV lineups. In total, Nexstar owns 200 local TV…