In another sign that the Patrick Paolini-led TEGNA is most definitely an independently-run unit of Nexstar Media Group, he’s just signed off on a “comprehensive, multi-year deal” that renews station affiliation agreements for all of the stations presently airing such programming as Jimmy Kimmel Live! and The View.
The fresh deal between TEGNA and Disney Entertainment Television keeps the ABC Television Network on all 13 of its affiliated stations:
- KBMT in Beaumont, Texas
- KIII in Corpus Christi, Texas
- KVUE in Austin
- KXTV in Sacramento
- WATN in Memphis
- WFAA in Dallas
- WHAS in Louisville
- WJXX in Jacksonville
- WNEP in Wilkes Barre-Scranton
- WOI in Des Moines
- WQAD in Davenport, Iowa (Quad Cities, Iowa-Ill.)
- WVEC in Norfolk
- WZZM in Grand Rapids
Susi D’Ambra-Coplan, Sr. VP of Affiliate Relations at Disney Entertainment Television, commented, “We’re pleased to extend our successful partnership with TEGNA across these outstanding ABC stations. Together, we remain committed to serving viewers with trusted local journalism paired with the best in entertainment, sports and national news.”
Paolini expressed excitement in extending a long-standing agreement between TEGNA and ABC’s parent company.
