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The deal “is absolutely critical to preserve the ability of the local television stations owned by Nexstar and Tegna to continue as viable, reliable sources of trusted, locally-focused news and information,” Nexstar told the regulator
Business $6.2 billion deal would create a local TV behemoth with 265 full-power stations in 44 states and D.C.
Major groups saw better-than-expected revenue in Q3 from core advertising results that exclude political ads
Founder and third-largest shareholder of the biggest U.S. station group has been a major proponent of further industry consolidation
Both Verizon and the ATA blasted Nexstar’s demands for significant price increases during the negotiations, which could blackout 14 stations in 10 markets on Fios TV if a deal is not reached by Oct. 24
New Washington, D.C., facility expands the station’s coverage to nearly 700,000 additional TV homes and 1.8 million people
`Nexstar remains committed to protecting the First Amendment while producing and airing local and national news that is fact-based and unbiased and, above all, broadcasting content that is in the best interest of the communities we serve," Nexstar said.
Large online audiences could play a role in talks between ABC and station groups Nexstar and Sinclair, which are preempting the show in 23% of the country
