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The CW to return to WGN

only1moore said:
thedesk.net

Nexstar moving CW Network programming back to WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago

It will mark the first time that "Chicago's Very Own" has carried CW Network programming since 2016.
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In what clearly felt like the worst kept secret since Nexstar first took ownership of the CW. It was only a matter of time before WGN would return there, not sure when WCIU's affiliation contract was set to expire, but maybe they wanted to honor that first to its conclusion or at least close to it before finally announcing & eventually making the switch to WGN.
 
NYCsporty said:
In what clearly felt like the worst kept secret since Nexstar first took ownership of the CW. It was only a matter of time before WGN would return there, not sure when WCIU's affiliation contract was set to expire, but maybe they wanted to honor that first to its conclusion or at least close to it before finally announcing & eventually making the switch to WGN.
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True and also KUSI San Diego is another one where Nexstar has a duopoly with KSWB the Fox affiliate in the area. Nexstar bought KUSI all for the same reasons to have direct control for a CW affiliate.
*Note KFMB DT- 8.2 currently has the CW affiliation in San Diego.
 
Y2kTheNewOldies said:
True and also KUSI San Diego is another one where Nexstar has a duopoly with KSWB the Fox affiliate in the area. Nexstar bought KUSI all for the same reasons to have direct control for a CW affiliate.
*Note KFMB DT- 8.2 currently has the CW affiliation in San Diego.
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Maybe Tegna might look into buying the Nexstar/Mission stations in exchange for a CW affilation agreement so Nexstar can buy WPIX.
 
Rollo-Smokes said:
Why are you posting the same "Maybe Company X should buy this station from Company Y" nonsense on multiple boards?

It's tired, and adds nothing to the discussion other than fanboy fantasy. Please stop it.
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One of the things that will become clear in the relaunch of these boards in the weeks to come: these aren't fantasy boards. If you're here with something factual to contribute about the real world of broadcasting, we're working to make the conversation here as interesting and engaging as possible. If you're just posting lists of all the company names you can think of, I'm sure there's somewhere for you to do that - but it won't be here.
 
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