During its prime time hours, NewsNation averages 50,000 viewers. In the first few weeks of its launch, its ratings were mediocre, trailing other cable news networks. The network is owned by Nexstar Media Group. It airs a range of programming, including news and entertainment programs.
NewsNation’s newsroom is a busy one. The team includes veteran journalists, including Aaron Nolan, Gerard Jebaily, and Rudabeh Shahbazi. They are supported by Nexstar’s 5,500 local journalists in 110 newsrooms across the country. They have a range of experiences, from covering hurricanes and presidential elections to the coronavirus pandemic.
NewsNation uses Nexstar’s journalistic resources to augment its in-house newsroom an
d news anchor staff. The network is also using digital and mobile platforms to bring new services and products to viewers.
NewsNation has a live national late evening newscast. It is anchored by Marni Hughes, a former news anchor in Seattle. The show airs at 10 p.m. and is fast-paced, tapping into a network of journalists across the country.
NewsNation is available across cable providers. It also airs on streaming platforms. It also has an app called NewsNationNow. It reaches 75 million television households in the United States.
NewsNation is owned by Nexstar Media Group, Inc., a Nasdaq: NXST company. It is Nexstar’s only wholly owned national cable-originated television channel. It is a leading diversified media company, with operations in television, radio, digital, and print. It is also the parent company of The CW and WGN Radio in Chicago.