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Nexstar Media Group & Sinclair Broadcast Group

4 shared events · Importance 3 · Last updated Sep 29, 2025

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Nexstar Media Group competes directly with Sinclair Broadcast Group as one of the largest operators of local television stations in the United States.

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Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in boycotting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' but later resumed airing the show. The company emphasized its commitment to the First Amendment and serving community interests.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group initially boycotted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel, but later resumed airing the show after receiving feedback and engaging in discussions with ABC. This event highlights the company's role in political influence within media and its relationship with national networks.
Sep 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, a major broadcast TV station owner, preempted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC-affiliated stations, putting pressure on The Walt Disney Company to suspend the show.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group, another large broadcast TV station owner, similarly threatened to preempt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and demanded an apology from Jimmy Kimmel, influencing the show's suspension.
Sep 22, 2025 · 15 articles
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Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, an The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company affiliate owner, pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from its stations following Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments, but its current stance on reinstatement is not specified.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group, an The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company affiliate owner, pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from its stations following Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments, but its current stance on reinstatement is not specified.
Sep 17, 2025 · 10 articles
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Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group is the acquiring company in the USD 6.2 billion deal for Tegna, which received a crucial endorsement from Donald Trump.
Sinclair Broadcast Group: Sinclair Broadcast Group is mentioned alongside Nexstar Media Group for suspending Jimmy Kimmel's show, indicating a shared stance on certain media issues.
Feb 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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