Yesterday it was announced that ABC and Tegna have renewed their affiliate deal. Now Tegna will be able to continue to offer ABC content in nine US markets.
“We are excited to extend our long-standing relationship with ABC across platforms,” said Dave Lougee, president and CEO, TEGNA. “This long-term agreement adds certainty and stability for our stations as they continue to provide their communities with valuable, must-have and multi-platform local and network content.”
“We value the collaboration we have with TEGNA to reach viewers in key markets across the country,” said John Rouse, EVP, affiliate relations and marketing, ABC Television Network. “We are very pleased to extend our agreement and look forward to building on our strong relationship in the years to come.”
The agreement includes renewals for the following TEGNA-owned ABC affiliates: WFAA in Dallas, TX; KXTV in Sacramento, CA; KVUE in Austin, TX; WVEC in Norfolk, VA; WZZM in Grand Rapids, MI; WJXX in Jacksonville, FL; WHAS in Louisville, KY; KIII in Corpus Christi, TX; and KBMT in Beaumont, TX.
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