Company Profile
WTNH-TV News 8
Company Overview
Connecticut’s First News Station - News 8
WTNH News 8, an ABC affiliate, began airing June 15, 1948, and holds the distinction as Connecticut’s first television station. News 8 is proud to be Connecticut’s “Voice of the People.” The station’s focus is to vigilantly cover stories that impact lives and bring about change. Through this commitment WTNH has received Peabody, Emmy and Edward R. Murrow awards.
The WTNH vision is to be Connecticut’s leading local multimedia company and advertisers preferred choice for unique, relevant content on all platforms. The station’s market leading website and mobile apps provide clients with innovative opportunities to help grow their business. WTNH also serves as a caring partner in the community. High profile commitments include Giving Day, the signature multi-million dollar fundraising event for the American Red Cross, the Vets Rock expo that supports and celebrates thousands of veterans and Operation Save a Life, a fire and CO safety campaign that distributes 5,000 fire alarms across Connecticut.
About Nexstar Media Group
Nexstar Media Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest multimedia companies that operates or services 171 television stations in 100 markets along with the industry’s leading digital media business. We offer consumers and advertisers premium quality entertainment and information, content and distribution on every screen. Our robust portfolio of broadcast, digital and mobile products informs and engages 38.9% of U.S. TV households and Internet audience.
Nexstar Media Group offers superior audience engagement across all media devices and local broadcast television’s unrivalled influence on consumers’ purchasing and political decisions.
Nexstar Media Group, Inc., trades on the NYSE under the symbol “NXST”. For more information, visit www.nexstar.tv.