As audience expectations, technology, and business models shift beneath the surface of traditional television, broadcast news finds itself in the midst of one of the most consequential transformations in its history. From local stations re-defining relevance to national brands adapting to digital first audiences, this conversation brings together experts with deep operational, editorial, and strategic insight into where broadcast journalism stands — and where it’s headed.

Discussion will explore:

How broadcast news organizations are balancing legacy linear reach with digital audience behaviors
The strategic impact of consolidation, local news scale, and regulatory change on content and distribution
The role of emerging technologies — from NextGen TV to integrated streaming platforms — in shaping news delivery
How trust, credibility, and evolving definitions of “newsworthiness” are influencing programming decisions
What business models and partnerships will sustain broadcast news in the decade ahead

With Perry Sook, Chairman & CEO of Nexstar Media Group, and Deborah Norville, veteran broadcast journalist and former long-time anchor of Inside Edition, this panel marries executive leadership and newsroom experience to unpack the future of broadcast news in a converging media ecosystem.

Speakers:

Deborah Norville, Veteran Broadcast Journalist, CBS Media Ventures
Perry Sook, Chairman and CEO, Nexstar Media Group, Inc.

Location: Media and Entertainment Theater