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The president of Nexstar’s broadcasting division called Jimmy Kimmel’s comments about Charlie Kirk’s death “offensive” and “insensitive.”
The decision to preempt ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ was made unilaterally by the senior executive team at Nexstar," the chief communications officer says
UPDATED, 5:26 PM: The two largest station groups, Nexstar and Sinclair, wielded their influence over ABC ‘s decision to pull Jimmy Kimmel ‘s show from its ABC stations.
Nexstar, the largest TV station owner in the U.S., will reach 80% of the country if the deal gets regulatory approval.
With the announced sale of 10TV, two companies may own Central Ohio's four commercial television stations by the end of 2026.
Nexstar had been in talks with smaller rival Tegna to merge its local TV stations amid the continuing consolidation of the U.S. broadcast sector.
The biggest owner of US TV stations is trying to get even bigger, believing the Trump administration will allow it to do so.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. ( NASDAQ: NXST) Citi’s 2025 Global Technology, Media and Telecommunications Conference September 3, 2025 8:50 AM EDT [Audio Gap] including Perry Sook, CEO; and Lee Ann Gliha, CFO. Thank you both for coming.
Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show has been pulled from Nexstar Media’s ABC stations after backlash over his comments on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. The move prompted cheers from former U.