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YOU WONT BELIEVE: Nexstar - What They Never Told You

Eight states and DirecTV sue to block Nexstar and Tegna merger

The merger was endorsed in February by President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

States challenge "broadcast behemoth" mega-merger

President Trump has endorsed the mega-merger.

Axios

TV Station News Managers Fired for Allegedly Anti-Gay Memo Can Go on with Their Defamation Suit Against Nexstar Media

"Often, two true statements can be juxtaposed in such a way that they imply an idea that is false, which, under Michigan law, gives rise to a cause of action for defamation."

Reason

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Trump praises Nexstar-Tegna broadcast television deal he once opposed

President Donald Trump on Saturday endorsed Nexstar Media Group’s $6.2 billion purchase of broadcast rival Tegna, an apparent reversal from earlier criticism of the deal

The Independent UK

In Ink and on Airwaves, Texas Media Grows Ever More Concentrated

Hearst's acquisition of struggling newspapers in the state may seem like welcome news. But bigger doesn't always mean better.

Texas Observer

No Need for Expert Evidence as to Media Defendant Negligence in Resisting Anti-SLAPP Motion,

at least when the dispute is over a simple identification error./

Reason

Self-described ‘centrist’ cable channel NewsNation taps another Fox News personality to host own show

NewsNation will now have two of its primetime shows hosted by former Fox News personalities

The Independent UK

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This ‘Strong Buy’ Dividend Stock Looks Set to Raise Payouts. Should You Buy Shares Now?

Nexstar Media Group touts proven factors like solid free cash flow, a major acquisiton, and consistent payouts, with possible stronger ones to come. Does that mean it’s a buy now?

Barchart

Jimmy Kimmel accuses Trump of trying to get him fired and tells him: ‘Quiet, piggy’

‘You’ve done this before,’ comedian told president, who ranted about Kimmel online and demanded his firing

The Guardian - US

Sinclair takes 8% stake in EW Scripps as broadcaster eyes potential acquisition

Broadcast giant Sinclair has taken a more than 8% stake in E

The Independent UK

Sinclair saw its revenue tumble by 16% last quarter after leading charge to pull Kimmel from the airwaves

Conservative media company that owns or operates 185 domestic TV stations suffers sharp decline in third quarter results after dropping Jimmy Kimmel Live! in September

The Independent UK

Sinclair Exec Brings Up Facebook To Explain Why Pulling Jimmy Kimmel Wasn’t A Free Speech Issue

Let's talk about how complicated this whole mess is.

Cinemablend

A Curious Thing Actually Happened On Disney+. And Hulu When ABC Suspended Jimmy Kimmel

The suspension had ripple effects across Disney+ and Hulu.

Cinemablend

Trump Ally Vs. Trump Admin: Newsmax CEO Speaks Out About TV Merger That May Have Influenced Jimmy Kimmel Suspension

A regional television merger between Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ:NXST) and Tegna Inc (NYSE:TGNA) gained attention during the decision by Walt Disney Co (NYSE:DIS) to suspend Jimmy Kimmel from his late-night talk show.

Benzinga

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Euronews

Trump’s FCC Chair Brendan Carr to testify to Senate panel after Jimmy Kimmel suspension backlash

FCC Chair Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take Jimmy Kimmel’s show off air, is set to testify before the Senate Commerce Committee next month. His perceived actions have been criticised by both sides of the political aisle.

The Guardian - US

Trump FCC chair to reportedly testify to Senate panel after Kimmel suspension

Brendan Carr, who appeared to pressure broadcasters to take show off air, set to go before commerce committee

International Business Times UK

Disney Faces Backlash Over Jimmy Kimmel Suspension as Reports Claim 1.7 Million Subscribers Cancelled Disney+

Disney faces backlash after suspending Jimmy Kimmel Live, with reports claiming 1.7 million streaming cancellations across Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel’s ratings revealed days after huge viewership spike for return

‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ was taken off the air following a controversy sparked by the host’s comments about the death of Charlie Kirk

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Axios

Behind the Curtain: 3 titanic shifts hitting America at once

We've never witnessed so many population-wide shifts simultaneously in our lifetime.

Cinemablend

Jimmy Kimmel Beat His Own Ratings Records In His Return To ABC After Suspension, And His Monologue Is Even Funnier In Hindsight

What a way to come back!

Fortune

Nexstar and Sinclair are bringing back Kimmel, but many viewers may have found alternatives while he was blacked out

Experts say blackouts can push viewers to streaming services, potentially undermining a boycott altogether.

Axios

Jimmy Kimmel to return to Nexstar and Sinclair's ABC affiliates Friday

The company claimed its decision to preempt the show was "independent of any government interaction or influence."

The Guardian - US

Sinclair and Nexstar end boycott of Jimmy Kimmel Live! and will air show again

The two station owners’ preemption of the late-night show left about 25% of TV viewers in the US unable to watch it

Fortune

Sinclair reveals that it asked ABC to create a CBS-like ombudsman while backing down on Jimmy Kimmel suspension

Sinclair said that removing Kimmel was free speech itself and it’s “inconsistent to champion free speech while demanding that broadcasters air specific content.”

The Independent UK

Sinclair and Nexstar cave on Jimmy Kimmel boycott and will return show to ABC-owned stations immediately after Charlie Kirk flap

Kimmel’s return to most ABC stations Tuesday night saw his ratings more than triple

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