Seven broadcast tv stations owned by Byron Allen-led Allen Media Group gained’t be giving up their ABC Tv Community affiliations anytime quickly. A brand new multi-year settlement is now in place with AMG’s Allen Media Broadcasting.
“We’re happy to increase our partnership with Allen Media Broadcasting, making certain that audiences have continued entry to ABC’s industry-leading programming for a few years to return,” mentioned Susi D’Ambra-Coplan, Sr. VP of Affiliate Relations at Disney Leisure Tv. “The viewers within the communities these stations serve stay on the heart of our shared dedication to ship compelling exhibits, stay sports activities and trusted information every single day.”
The contemporary settlement with Disney Leisure Tv covers the next AMG properties:
KITV-TV “ISLAND NEWS” in Honolulu, serving the state of Hawaii
KEZI-TV in Eugene-Springfield, Sick.
KDRV-TV in Medford-Ashland, Ore.
WKOW-TV in Madison, Wisc.
WXOW-TV in La Crosse, Wisc.
WJRT-TV in Flint, Mich.
The eight properties are tied to a 13-station group, following earlier divestments by Allen as a part of a leverage discount initiative.
“We’re delighted to proceed our relationship with Disney’s ABC Leisure Community,” mentioned Byron Allen. “ABC has been an excellent accomplice to our seven affiliated stations by delivering phenomenal programming throughout all genres—together with leisure, information, and highly-coveted premium sports activities to our viewers.”
— Reporting by RBR+TVBR West Coast Correspondents
