ABC
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a television broadcast network owned by the Walt Disney Company. ABC operates the ABC broadcast television network, ABC Radio network, ABC News and local ABC stations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Fresno and Raleigh-Durham.
FCC renews call for court to dismiss ABC lawsuit over license renewals
The agency, through the DOJ, said Disney attempted to "litigate by ambush" when it recently filed court briefs that contained new evidence.
Football, Fox News dominate Nielsen’s most-recent measurement week
Football programming led Nielsen’s TV rankings during the most-recent measurement week; ESPN and Fox News dominated cable with its evening programs.
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Allen Media renews ABC affiliation agreement for seven stations
The agreement keeps ABC entertainment, news and sports programming on Allen-owned stations across Hawaii, Oregon, Wisconsin and Michigan.
Ampere: Linear TV leans on scripted TV series during Q1
Over the past two years, more than half of new scripted broadcast orders have been franchise-based as networks focus more heavily on proven programming.
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Jeff Corwin returns to national TV with Hearst wildlife series
The series will highlight the college’s work in wildlife biology, rehabilitation and conservation.
North Carolina governor backs Disney, ABC in ongoing fight with FCC
Governor Josh Stein argued the FCC should exercise its licensing authority in a way that protects press freedom under the First Amendment.
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Nielsen: Ad-supported TV viewing slips during Q2
Sports programming, including the NBA playoffs and early World Cup coverage, helped broadcast improve on a year-over basis, but ad-supported viewership was down based on seasonal trends.
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Groups seek to join Disney’s lawsuit against FCC over ABC licenses
The proposed intervenors support Disney’s challenge but argue the company’s corporate interests may not always align with the interests of viewers.
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ESPN to raise streaming prices in September
The cost of ESPN Unlimited will rise to $32 per month for all streaming-only sports fans by mid-September.
ABC News Live expands programming slate with three new shows
ABC News Live is launching several new shows, including a celebrity interview program and a health and medical show, as it looks to reach more viewers with its free streaming nwes channel.
Disney, ABC sue FCC over probe that triggered license renewals
The FCC ordered early review of the stations’ broadcast licenses in April, years before they were set to expire; Disney says the move was retaliation over unfavorable programming.
Nexstar ends use of CBS NewsPath video, probes dropping ABC NewsOne next
Producers at dozens of Nexstar's CBS affiliates are now incorporating NewsNation packages into their local newscasts.
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