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Nexstar Television Stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette, LA, to Become Affiliated With The CW Network on September 1

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) announced that its TV stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2024. The move expands Nexstar's reach to 42 CW stations, covering over 36% of US TV Households. The stations will air primetime entertainment, live sports, and special events, providing new advertising opportunities.

Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) ha annunciato che le sue stazioni televisive di Chicago, Norfolk e Lafayette si affilieranno con The CW Network dal 1° settembre 2024. Questo ampliamento porterà il numero di stazioni CW di Nexstar a 42, coprendo oltre il 36% delle famiglie statunitensi con televisore. Le stazioni trasmetteranno intrattenimento in prima serata, sport dal vivo e eventi speciali, offrendo nuove opportunità pubblicitarie.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) anunció que sus estaciones de televisión en Chicago, Norfolk y Lafayette se convertirán en afiliadas de The CW Network a partir del 1 de septiembre de 2024. Este movimiento expandirá el alcance de Nexstar a 42 estaciones de CW, cubriendo más del 36% de los hogares estadounidenses con televisión. Las estaciones emitirán entretenimiento en horario estelar, deportes en vivo y eventos especiales, proporcionando nuevas oportunidades de publicidad.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST)는 2024년 9월 1일부터 시카고, 노퍽, 라피엣의 TV 방송국들이 CW 네트워크의 계열사가 될 것이라고 발표했습니다. 이번 확장으로 Nexstar의 CW 방송국이 42개가 되며, 미국 TV 가구의 36% 이상을 커버하게 됩니다. 이 방송국들은 프라임타임 엔터테인먼트, 라이브 스포츠, 특별 이벤트를 방송할 예정이며, 새로운 광고 기회를 제공할 것입니다.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) a annoncé que ses stations de télévision à Chicago, Norfolk et Lafayette deviendront des affiliées du réseau CW à partir du 1er septembre 2024. Ce mouvement étend la portée de Nexstar à 42 stations CW, couvrant plus de 36% des foyers télévisés américains. Les stations diffuseront des divertissements en prime time, des sports en direct et des événements spéciaux, offrant de nouvelles opportunités publicitaires.
Die Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST) gab bekannt, dass ihre Fernsehstationen in Chicago, Norfolk und Lafayette ab dem 1. September 2024 zu Affiliate-Stationen des CW Networks werden. Dieser Schritt erhöht die Anzahl der CW-Stationen von Nexstar auf 42 und deckt über 36% der US-amerikanischen Fernsehhaushalte ab. Die Stationen werden zur Hauptsendezeit Unterhaltung, Live-Sport und besondere Ereignisse übertragen, was neue Werbemöglichkeiten eröffnet.
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  • Nexstar's owned TV stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette will become affiliates of The CW Network, enhancing their programming lineup with sports and entertainment content.

  • The addition of these stations will increase Nexstar's reach to 42 CW stations, covering more than 36% of US TV Households, offering new advertising opportunities for businesses.

  • The CW Network reaches 100% of US households, delivering a variety of live sports and primetime entertainment programming, with plans to expand sports programming in 2025.

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WGN-TV in Chicago, WVBT-TV in Norfolk, and KLFY-TV in Lafayette Will Carry CW’s Primetime Entertainment, Live Sports, and Special Event Programming in Three Top Markets

IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that its owned and operated television stations in Chicago, Illinois (DMA #3), Norfolk, Virginia (DMA #43), and Lafayette, Louisiana (DMA #125), will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2024. All three stations will begin carrying the network’s primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event programming at that time.

“The addition of these Nexstar-owned stations as affiliates—two of which are among the country’s Top-50 largest markets, highlighted by Chicago, at #3—will bring the number of Nexstar-owned CW stations to 42, covering more than 36% of U.S. TV Households,” said Andrew Alford, president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division. “As The CW’s #1 affiliate group, Nexstar is very pleased to be bringing the network’s programming to these stations this fall, especially with NASCAR Xfinity series racing and the WWE’s NXT joining a very robust lineup of sports programming, including LIV Golf and ACC college football and basketball. Adding the CW’s programming to them will offer advertisers a variety of new linear and digital opportunities to reach millions of viewers.”

The CW reaches 100% of US households, and delivers a variety of live sports and 14 hours per week of primetime entertainment programming; beginning in 2025, the network will carry 500 hours of sports programming. The fully ad-supported CW App, with more than 96 million downloads to date, is available for free to consumers.

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 over 200 owned or partner stations in 117 U.S. markets reaching 220 million people. Nexstar’s national television properties include The CW, America’s fifth major broadcast network, NewsNation, America’s fastest-growing national cable news network, popular entertainment multicast networks Antenna TV and Rewind TV, and a 31.3% ownership stake in TV Food Network. The Company’s portfolio of digital assets, including its local TV station websites, The Hill and NewsNationNow.com, are collectively a Top 10 U.S. digital news and information property. For more information, please visit nexstar.tv.

MEDIA CONTACT:

Beth Feldman

SVP/CW Communications

The CW Network

(917) 797-8054 or bfeldman@nexstar.tv

Gary Weitman

EVP and Chief Communications Officer

Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

(972) 373-8800 or gweitman@nexstar.tv

INVESTOR CONTACT:

Joe Jaffoni or Jennifer Neuman

JCIR

212/835-8500 or nxst@jcir.com

Source: Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

FAQ

When will Nexstar's TV stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette become affiliates of The CW Network?

Nexstar's TV stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette will become affiliates of The CW Network on September 1, 2024.

How many CW stations will Nexstar cover after adding the TV stations in Chicago, Norfolk, and Lafayette?

Nexstar will cover 42 CW stations, reaching over 36% of US TV Households.

What programming will the TV stations carry after becoming affiliates of The CW Network?

The TV stations will carry The CW Network's primetime entertainment, live sports, and special event programming.

What digital opportunities will the addition of The CW's programming offer advertisers?

The addition of The CW's programming will offer advertisers a variety of new linear and digital opportunities to reach millions of viewers.

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