Perry Sook

Imagine a super-smart person who loves TV and making things happen! That's Perry Sook. He's the main boss, called the CEO, of a giant company called Nexstar Media Group. This company owns tons of TV stations all across America, like the ones you watch cartoons on or see the news. He's been the boss for a long, long time, and he's still in charge!

Perry Sook started his big TV adventure in 1996 with just one small TV station in a town called Scranton, Pennsylvania. It was like starting with one LEGO brick and building a whole city! Now, Nexstar owns so many TV stations, it's the biggest owner in the whole United States. They even own cool websites and TV channels that show news and shows.

Once, Perry Sook wanted TV companies that send signals to your house to pay for the shows Nexstar owned. Some companies didn't want to pay! So, Perry and the TV companies had a big argument. It was like a playground disagreement, but with TV signals! In the end, the TV companies agreed to pay, and Nexstar started making a LOT more money, helping all TV stations.

Perry Sook is like a captain of a huge ship, guiding Nexstar. He also helps lead a group called the National Association of Broadcasters, which is like a club for TV and radio people. He's so good at his job that he's been named one of the most important people in the entertainment world. He helps decide what you see and hear on TV!