Nexstar Acquires The Hill, a Leading Independent Political Digital Media Platform, for $130 Million

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The Hill’s Unbiased Political News Platform Complements Nexstar’s Leading Local News Operations and National Cable News Network, NewsNation The Hill Attracts More Unique Visitors Than Any Other Comparable Political News Website IRVING, Texas — Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it acquired The Hill for $130 million […]

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“The Hill’s Unbiased Political News Platform Complements Nexstar’s Leading Local News Operations and National Cable News Network, NewsNation The Hill Attracts More Unique Visitors Than Any Other Comparable Political News Website IRVING, Texas — Nexstar Media Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: NXST), announced today that it acquired The Hill for $130 million […]”
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