Nexstar Media Group is looking to use NewsNation as its source for nationally produced packages on its local TV stations.
Previously, Nexstar stations have used segments produced by ABC, CBS, and NBC throughout its local newscasts. Now, it is asking stations to use content from NewsNation.
Nexstar Media Group owns more than 200 stations in 116 U.S. markets. It simultaneously operates the NewsNation cable channel.
A report from Bloomberg shares that Nexstar has ended the agreements it previously had with NBC for nationally reported segments.
Nexstar Media Group CEO Perry Sook previously told company employees that he believes NewsNation will ultimately become the “exclusive wire service and national news partner” for all of its local news operations.
The news comes amid Nexstar’s bid to acquire TEGNA in a $3.5 billion deal. After being granted approval for the move last month by the FCC, a coalition of state attorneys general has sued to block the move.
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