The combined Nexstar-TEGNA now has to prove that a vastly larger footprint can translate into sustainable economics in a shrinking linear TV ecosystem — without triggering backlash from regulators, distributors, or local markets.

This episode of In the Vicinity is all about Nexstar’s acquisition of Tegna. Now that the deal is officially closed, Tim Hanlon and Jim Wilson can dive headfirst into one of the most consequential developments in years.

In the premiere episode of In the Vicinity, Vertere Group founder Tim Hanlon sits down with Madhive CEO Jim Wilson—former founder of Premion at Tegna, board chair of GSTV, and board member at Audacy—for a candid look at the future of local media.

Why Dish’s One-Day Pass might muck up streaming’s subscription model and what’s really behind Sinclair’s defense of the 39% rule.

Why Disney’s real motivation in axing Jimmy Kimmel may have been financial, not political and why Koreans are unlikely to ever cut the cord.

It’s time to ask why viewers can’t simply pay for what many want: a bundle comprised of just OTA broadcast TV networks and local stations/diginets — reasonably priced and easy to access via streaming.

Premion’s President, Tom Cox explains how TEGNA and other local broadcasters are embracing the shift to streaming from their product and tech stacks on out.