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Nexstar Media Inc. Names Brandin Stewart as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for Broadcasting Division
Accomplished Media Executive with Nearly 20 Years of Large Market Leadership Experience Will Oversee Broadcast and Digital Operations in Multiple Markets
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[{"type":"text","content":"\nAccomplished Media Executive with Nearly 20 Years of Large Market Leadership Experience Will Oversee Broadcast and Digital Operations in Multiple Markets\n\n IRVING, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)--\nNexstar Media Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), today announced the appointment of accomplished broadcast executive Brandin Stewart as Senior Vice President and Regional Manager for its broadcasting division, overseeing Nexstar television stations and digital operations in multiple markets across the country. Mr. Stewart will begin his duties on July 20, and be based at the company’s headquarters in Irving, TX; he will report to Andrew Alford, President of Nexstar Media Inc.’s broadcasting division.\n\nMr. Stewart has a broad range of experience in all facets of the media business and a long track-record of success at television stations in large markets across the country, including Philadelphia, PA, Chicago, IL, San Diego, CA, and Dallas, TX. Throughout his career in broadcasting, Mr. Stewart has consistently demonstrated the ability to grow ratings, revenue, and profitability, as well as developing innovative cross-platform solutions for advertisers and marketers. He is known for creating strong, collaborative news, sales and marketing teams, and mentoring young broadcast executives.\n\nMr. Stewart served most recently as President and General Manager of CBS 3 (KYW-TV) and The CW Philly (WPSG-TV) in Philadelphia, PA (DMA #4), from 2019 through 2021, where he was responsible for the long-term strategy and day-to day operations of both media businesses. Under his leadership, CBS 3 launched “CBS News Philly,” a 24/7 news-streaming product, available on all streaming platforms including Roku, Apple TV, PlayStation, Samsung, and LG. He and his executive team also improved the competitive performance of CBS 3’s late-evening newscast, initiated plans for a new state-of-the-art news studio, and increased its station market share. Mr. Stewart also spearheaded the launch of new local programming, including “Odds On,” the station’s first-ever sports betting show, which airs from the start of the NFL season through the NCAA Men’s basketball tournament in April.\n\nPrior to leading CBS 3 and The CW Philly, Mr. Stewart held sales leadership positions at WMAQ-TV (NBC) and Telemundo in Chicago, IL (DMA #3), s...