Allen Media Reaffirms ABC Partnership with New Multi-Year Deal
Allen Media Group's seven broadcast television stations will continue to air ABC programming under a new multi-year agreement with Disney Entertainment Television. The deal covers KITV-TV in Honolulu, KEZI-TV in Eugene-Springfield, KDRV-TV in Medford-Ashland, WKOW-TV in Madison, WXOW-TV in La Crosse, and WJRT-TV in Flint. These stations are part of a 13-station group after earlier divestments by Byron Allen to reduce leverage.
The partnership between Disney's ABC Entertainment Network and Allen Media Broadcasting has been extended, ensuring audiences have access to industry-leading programming for many years to come. Susi D'Ambra-Coplan, Sr. VP of Affiliate Relations at Disney Entertainment Television, praised the collaboration, stating that viewers remain at the center of their shared commitment.
Byron Allen expressed his delight in continuing the relationship with ABC's Entertainment Network, highlighting its delivery of phenomenal programming across genres including entertainment, news, and premium sports.