Nexstar Television Stations in Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; and Utica, New York, to Become CW Network Affiliates
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) has announced that five of its owned and operated television stations will become affiliates of The CW Network. The stations are located in Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; and Utica, New York. They will begin airing The CW's primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event programming in September and October.
This addition will increase the number of Nexstar- and partner-owned CW stations to 54, covering over 45% of U.S. TV households. The CW's programming lineup includes NASCAR Xfinity series racing, WWE's NXT, LIV Golf, and ACC and PAC 12 college sports. The network is available in 100% of U.S. households and offers 500 hours of sports programming annually. The free, ad-supported CW App provides access to primetime shows, live LIV Golf tournaments, and additional content.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) ha annunciato che cinque delle sue stazioni televisive di proprietà gestite direttamente diventeranno affiliate di The CW Network. Le stazioni si trovano ad Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; e Utica, New York. Inizieranno a trasmettere l'intrattenimento in prima serata, gli sport dal vivo e la programmazione di eventi speciali di The CW a settembre e ottobre.
Questa aggiunta aumenterà il numero di stazioni CW di proprietà di Nexstar e dei suoi partner a 54, coprendo oltre il 45% delle famiglie televisive statunitensi. La programmazione di The CW include le gare della NASCAR Xfinity series, il WWE's NXT, il LIV Golf e gli sport universitari ACC e PAC 12. La rete è disponibile nel 100% delle famiglie americane e offre 500 ore di programmazione sportiva all'anno. L'app gratuita supportata da pubblicità di CW offre accesso a spettacoli in prima serata, tornei dal vivo di LIV Golf e contenuti aggiuntivi.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) ha anunciado que cinco de sus estaciones de televisión de propiedad y operación propia se convertirán en afiliadas de The CW Network. Las estaciones están ubicadas en Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; y Utica, Nueva York. Comenzarán a transmitir el entretenimiento en horario estelar, deportes en vivo y programación de eventos especiales de The CW en septiembre y octubre.
Esta adición aumentará el número de estaciones CW de propiedad de Nexstar y sus socios a 54, cubriendo más del 45% de los hogares televisivos en EE. UU.. La programación de The CW incluye carreras de NASCAR Xfinity series, WWE's NXT, LIV Golf y deportes universitarios ACC y PAC 12. La red está disponible en el 100% de los hogares de EE. UU. y ofrece 500 horas de programación deportiva anualmente. La aplicación gratuita y patrocinada por anuncios de CW ofrece acceso a programas en horario estelar, torneos en vivo de LIV Golf y contenido adicional.
Nexstar 미디어 그룹 (NASDAQ: NXST)은 소유하고 운영하는 다섯 개의 텔레비전 방송국이 The CW Network의 제휴 방송국이 된다고 발표했습니다. 방송국은 조지아주 오거스타, 루이지애나주 먼로, 텍사스주 월리차 폴스, 인디애나주 테르호트, 뉴욕주 유티카에 위치하고 있습니다. 이들은 9월과 10월에 The CW의 프라임 타임 엔터테인먼트, 라이브 스포츠 및 특별 이벤트 프로그램을 방송하기 시작할 것입니다.
이번 추가로 Nexstar 및 파트너 소속 CW 방송국의 수가 54개로 증가하며, 미국 TV 가구의 45% 이상을 커버할 것입니다. CW의 프로그램 라인업에는 NASCAR Xfinity 시리즈 레이싱, WWE의 NXT, LIV 골프, ACC 및 PAC 12 대학 스포츠가 포함되어 있습니다. 이 네트워크는 미국의 100% 가구에서 이용 가능하며 연간 500시간의 스포츠 프로그램을 제공합니다. 광고 지원 무료 CW 앱은 프라임 타임 쇼, 라이브 LIV 골프 토너먼트 및 추가 콘텐츠에 대한 액세스를 제공합니다.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) a annoncé que cinq de ses stations de télévision possédées et exploitées deviendront des affiliées à The CW Network. Les stations sont situées à Augusta, Géorgie ; Monroe, Louisiane ; Wichita Falls, Texas ; Terre Haute, Indiana ; et Utica, New York. Elles commenceront à diffuser les programmes de divertissement en prime time, les sports en direct et les événements spéciaux de The CW en septembre et octobre.
Cette addition augmentera le nombre de stations CW appartenant à Nexstar et à ses partenaires à 54, couvrant plus de 45% des foyers télévisuels américains. La programmation de The CW comprend des courses de la NASCAR Xfinity series, le NXT de la WWE, le LIV Golf et des sports universitaires ACC et PAC 12. Le réseau est disponible dans 100% des foyers américains et propose 500 heures de programmation sportive chaque année. L'application gratuite, financée par la publicité, de CW permet d'accéder aux émissions en prime time, aux tournois de LIV Golf en direct et à d'autres contenus.
Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST) hat bekannt gegeben, dass fünf ihrer eigenen und betriebenen Fernsehsender Affiliate des CW Networks werden. Die Sender befinden sich in Augusta, Georgia; Monroe, Louisiana; Wichita Falls, Texas; Terre Haute, Indiana; und Utica, New York. Sie werden im September und Oktober mit der Ausstrahlung der Prime-Time-Unterhaltung, Live-Sport und Sonderprogrammierung von The CW beginnen.
Durch diese Ergänzung wird die Anzahl der Nexstar- und partnerbesessenen CW-Sender auf 54 steigen, was über 45% der US-TV-Haushalte abdeckt. Die Programmübersicht von The CW umfasst NASCAR Xfinity Series-Rennen, WWE's NXT, LIV Golf und ACC- sowie PAC 12-Hochschulsport. Das Netzwerk ist in 100% der US-Haushalte verfügbar und bietet jährlich 500 Stunden Sportprogrammierung. Die kostenlose, werbefinanzierte CW-App bietet Zugang zu Prime-Time-Shows, Live LIV Golf-Turnieren und zusätzlichen Inhalten.
- Expansion of CW Network affiliation to five additional Nexstar stations
- Increased coverage to over 45% of U.S. TV households through 54 Nexstar- and partner-owned CW stations
- Addition of popular sports programming, including NASCAR, WWE, LIV Golf, and college sports
- Potential for new linear and digital advertising opportunities
- None.
Insights
This expansion of The CW Network's reach through Nexstar's stations is a strategic move in the evolving media landscape. By increasing coverage to over
For investors, this move could translate to increased ad revenue opportunities across both linear and digital platforms. The expansion into smaller markets (DMAs 110-171) may also help capture untapped audience segments. However, the impact on Nexstar's bottom line will depend on the performance of The CW's content in these new markets and the network's ability to monetize its expanded reach effectively.
The inclusion of NASCAR Xfinity series and WWE's NXT in The CW's lineup is a significant development. These high-profile sports properties, along with LIV Golf and college sports, create a robust sports offering that could attract a loyal, engaged audience. This move aligns with the trend of networks investing in live sports content to combat declining traditional TV viewership.
For Nexstar, this diverse sports package could be a strong differentiator in local markets, potentially driving higher ad rates and viewership. However, the success will hinge on how well these sports resonate with the specific demographics in the new affiliate markets. The addition of The CW App as a free, ad-supported platform also opens up new digital monetization avenues, catering to the growing trend of streaming consumption.
Five Stations Will Carry CW’s Primetime Entertainment, Live Sports, and Special Event Programming Beginning in September and October
“The addition of these affiliates will bring the number of Nexstar- and partner-owned CW stations to 54, covering more than
The CW is available in
About Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) is a leading diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across its television and digital platforms, including more than 310,000 hours of programming produced annually by its business units. Nexstar owns America’s largest local television broadcasting group comprised of top network affiliates, with 200 owned or partner stations in 116 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, our national news network providing “News for All America,” popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a
About The CW Network
The CW is America’s fifth major broadcast network and is available to
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Nexstar Media Contact:
Gary Weitman
EVP & Chief Communications Officer
972/373-8800 or gweitman@nexstar.tv
Nexstar Investor Contact:
Joseph Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman
JCIR
212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com
The CW Media Contact:
Beth Feldman
646/563-8334
Beth.Feldman@cwtv.com
Source: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.
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