Blake  Russell net worth and biography

Blake Russell Biography and Net Worth

Blake Russell was appointed the company’s Senior Vice President of Station Operations in November 2008 and promoted to Executive Vice President in 2018. Prior to that, he served as Vice-President of Marketing & Operations since October 2007. In 2004, he was Vice President & General Manager of Nexstar’s KNWA (NBC) and KFTA (FOX) television stations in the Ft. Smith/Fayetteville, AR market. Working with Nexstar’s General Managers and Senior Corporate Staff, he is responsible for the conception, execution and implementation of the company’s strategic and content initiatives, special projects and the capital budget. Mr. Russell’s Operational oversight includes the areas of Engineering, News, Construction Services, Master Control Hubbing, Graphic Design, Marketing/Promotion and Production.

During Mr. Russell’s twenty-two years with Nexstar, he has been instrumental in building, re-launching and re-positioning stations throughout the company . He plays a key leadership role in the continuing evolution of the company to a multi-platform, local content and service provider as well as Nexstar’s regional hub strategies. Altogether, Mr. Russell has 31 years of experience in the television industry.

What is Blake Russell's net worth?

The estimated net worth of Blake Russell is at least $3.54 million as of September 19th, 2024. Mr. Russell owns 22,329 shares of Nexstar Media Group stock worth more than $3,544,282 as of December 30th. This net worth approximation does not reflect any other investments that Mr. Russell may own. Learn More about Blake Russell's net worth.

How do I contact Blake Russell?

The corporate mailing address for Mr. Russell and other Nexstar Media Group executives is 545 EAST JOHN CARPENTER FREEWAY SUITE 700, IRVING TX, 75062. Nexstar Media Group can also be reached via phone at (972) 373-8800 and via email at [email protected]. Learn More on Blake Russell's contact information.

Has Blake Russell been buying or selling shares of Nexstar Media Group?

Blake Russell has not been actively trading shares of Nexstar Media Group within the last three months. Most recently, Blake Russell sold 2,782 shares of the business's stock in a transaction on Thursday, September 19th. The shares were sold at an average price of $169.92, for a transaction totalling $472,717.44. Following the completion of the sale, the executive vice president now directly owns 22,329 shares of the company's stock, valued at $3,794,143.68. Learn More on Blake Russell's trading history.

Who are Nexstar Media Group's active insiders?

Nexstar Media Group's insider roster includes Andrew Alford (Insider), Geoffrey Armstrong (Director), Michael Biard (COO), Karen Brophy (Insider), Timothy Busch (Insider), Thomas Carter (COO), Sean Compton (Insider), Dennis Fitzsimons (Director), Lee Ann Gliha (CFO), Jay Grossman (Director), Brett Jenkins (EVP), Charles McMillen (Director), Lisbeth Mcnabb (Director), Dennis Miller (Director), Rachel Morgan (EVP), John Muse (Director), I. Pompadur (Director), Blake Russell (EVP), Elizabeth Ryder (EVP), Perry Sook (CEO), Michael Strober (EVP and Chief Revenue Officer), Gary Weitman (Insider), and Dana Zimmer (Insider). Learn More on Nexstar Media Group's active insiders.

Are insiders buying or selling shares of Nexstar Media Group?

During the last twelve months, insiders at the sold shares 40 times. They sold a total of 240,894 shares worth more than $39,283,652.03. The most recent insider tranaction occured on December, 26th when CEO Perry A Sook sold 37,025 shares worth more than $5,929,183.50. Insiders at Nexstar Media Group own 6.3% of the company. Learn More about insider trades at Nexstar Media Group.

Information on this page was last updated on 12/26/2024.

Blake Russell Insider Trading History at Nexstar Media Group

Transaction DateBuy/SellNumber of SharesAverage Share PriceTotal TransactionShares Held After TransactionDetails
9/19/2024Sell2,782$169.92$472,717.4422,329View SEC Filing Icon  
6/17/2024Sell523$149.08$77,968.8427,111View SEC Filing Icon  
5/20/2024Sell433$167.43$72,497.1925,537View SEC Filing Icon  
12/26/2023Sell5,243$156.42$820,110.0622,329View SEC Filing Icon  
6/26/2023Sell3,697$163.07$602,869.7930,897View SEC Filing Icon  
6/6/2023Sell511$158.82$81,157.0234,594View SEC Filing Icon  
5/18/2023Sell626$161.81$101,293.0633,793View SEC Filing Icon  
5/18/2022Sell709$173.86$123,266.7429,557View SEC Filing Icon  
3/16/2022Sell889$184.80$164,287.20View SEC Filing Icon  
9/24/2021Sell793$158.78$125,912.54View SEC Filing Icon  
9/16/2021Sell2,000$150.50$301,000.0024,313View SEC Filing Icon  
3/26/2021Sell2,000$145.04$290,080.0027,227View SEC Filing Icon  
3/23/2021Sell756$151.36$114,428.1629,983View SEC Filing Icon  
12/29/2020Sell5,108$106.52$544,104.1623,440View SEC Filing Icon  
3/26/2019Sell3,000$107.28$321,840.0026,350View SEC Filing Icon  
9/26/2018Sell7,262$82.90$602,019.8031,950View SEC Filing Icon  
12/22/2017Sell20,000$78.31$1,566,200.0042,861View SEC Filing Icon  
8/12/2016Sell10,000$52.38$523,800.0027,861View SEC Filing Icon  
12/8/2015Sell7,000$57.80$404,600.0022,861View SEC Filing Icon  
3/4/2015Sell3,000$55.51$166,530.00View SEC Filing Icon  
5/14/2013Sell30,000$29.07$872,100.00View SEC Filing Icon  
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Blake Russell Buying and Selling Activity at Nexstar Media Group

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Nexstar Media Group Company Overview

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Nexstar Media Group, Inc. operates as a diversified media company that produces and distributes engaging local and national news, sports and entertainment content across the television and digital platforms in the United States. It owns, operates, programs, or provides sales and other services to various markets; and offers television programming services. The company offers video and display advertising platforms that are delivered locally or nationally through its own and various third party websites, mobile and over-the-top applications, other digital media solutions to media publishers, and advertisers and a consumer product reviews platform. In addition, it owns NewsNation, a national cable news network; and WGN-AM, a Chicago radio station, as well as owns and operates digital multicast networks and other multicast network services. Further, its digital assets include local websites, mobile applications, connected television applications, free-ad supported television channels representing products of local television stations, The CW, The Hill and BestReviews, and a suite of advertising solutions. Additionally, the company engages in digital business; and management of real estate assets, including leasing of owned office and production facilities. Its stations are affiliates of ABC, NBC, FOX, CBS, The CW, MyNetworkTV, and other broadcast television networks. The company was formerly known as Nexstar Broadcasting Group, Inc. and changed its name to Nexstar Media Group, Inc. in January 2017. Nexstar Media Group, Inc. was founded in 1996 and is headquartered in Irving, Texas.
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$4.92 billion

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