Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is a leading diversified American media company headquartered in Irving, Texas, with additional offices in Midtown Manhattan and Chicago. It is the largest television station owner in the United States, owning or partnering with over 200 television stations in 116 U.S. markets and reaching about 220 million people. Nexstar produces and distributes local and national news, sports, and entertainment content, totaling over 316,000 hours annually. The company owns major national television properties including The CW network, NewsNation (a national news network), Antenna TV and Rewind TV (entertainment multicast networks), and holds a 31.3% stake in the TV Food Network. Its digital presence includes local TV station websites, The Hill, and NewsNationNow.com, making it a top 10 digital news and information property in the U.S. Nexstar has grown significantly through acquisitions, including its 2025 agreement to acquire Tegna Inc. for $6.2 billion, enhancing its footprint and advertising capabilities across local and national platforms. The company also operates a radio station, WGN in Chicago, and has interests in sports and pay-TV networks. Founded in 1996, Nexstar has evolved by acquiring other media companies like Media General and Tribune Media, positioning it as a dominant player in the local broadcasting and media distribution landscape in the U.S. It is publicly traded on NASDAQ under the symbol NXST.