Local Dominance WANE 15 is the top-rated local TV and internet news source in Fort Wayne with a strong regional footprint in Northeast Indiana and Northwest Ohio, presenting a prime opportunity to expand regional advertising packages and targeted sponsorships across on-air, digital, and social channels.

Cross Platform Reach As a CBS affiliate owned by Nexstar Media Group, WANE 15 has access to Nexstar’s broader network resources and technology stack, enabling bundled sales across multiple platforms and potential co-branded campaigns with sister stations to increase reach and efficiency.

Digital Engagement WANE 15 leverages online presence through wane.com and social channels, with tech stack including WordPress, Facebook Pixel, Segment, and Quantcast, indicating opportunities for advanced digital advertising, data-driven targeting, and retargeting solutions.

Growth Potential Recent expansion news signals capacity for new locations and increased local coverage, suggesting opportunities to upsell in-market video inventory, local sponsorships, and branded content initiatives aligned with their evolving newsrooms and audience reach.

Advertiser Collaboration Revenue size places WANE 15 in a mid-market category with potential for tailored PR/branding campaigns, seasonally focused packages (news/weather segments), and performance-based advertising partnerships, leveraging awards and local recognition to build credibility with regional advertisers.