Gray Renews All ABC Affiliation Agreements
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) has renewed its ABC network affiliation agreements with The Walt Disney Company across 25 markets through December 31, 2028. The renewal extends the company's long-standing partnership with Disney/ABC, combining ABC's network shows, news, and sports content with Gray's local programming.
The agreement covers major markets including Tampa-St. Pete, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo, and Springfield, among others. Gray Television is currently the largest owner of top-rated local television stations in the US, reaching approximately 36 percent of US television households across 113 television markets.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) ha rinnovato i suoi accordi di affiliazione con la rete ABC della The Walt Disney Company in 25 mercati fino al 31 dicembre 2028. Questo rinnovo estende la lunga partnership dell'azienda con Disney/ABC, combinando i programmi di rete, le notizie e i contenuti sportivi di ABC con la programmazione locale di Gray.
L'accordo copre mercati principali tra cui Tampa-St. Pete, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo e Springfield, tra gli altri. Gray Television è attualmente il maggiore proprietario di stazioni televisive locali di alta valutazione negli Stati Uniti, raggiungendo circa il 36 percento delle famiglie televisive americane in 113 mercati televisivi.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) ha renovado sus acuerdos de afiliación con la red ABC de The Walt Disney Company en 25 mercados hasta el 31 de diciembre de 2028. La renovación extiende la larga asociación de la empresa con Disney/ABC, combinando los programas de red, noticias y contenido deportivo de ABC con la programación local de Gray.
El acuerdo cubre mercados importantes como Tampa-St. Pete, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo y Springfield, entre otros. Gray Television es actualmente el mayor propietario de estaciones de televisión locales de alta calificación en los EE. UU., alcanzando aproximadamente el 36 por ciento de los hogares televisivos en EE. UU. en 113 mercados televisivos.
그레이 텔레비전 (NYSE: GTN)이 2028년 12월 31일까지 25개 시장에서 월트 디즈니 컴퍼니와 ABC 네트워크 제휴 계약을 갱신했습니다. 이번 갱신은 디즈니/ABC와의 오랜 파트너십을 연장하며, ABC의 네트워크 프로그램, 뉴스 및 스포츠 콘텐츠와 그레이의 지역 프로그램을 결합합니다.
이 계약은 탬파-세인트 피트, 그린베이-애플턴, 톨레도 및 스프링필드 등을 포함한 주요 시장을 포함합니다. 그레이 텔레비전은 현재 미국에서 가장 높은 평점을 받은 지역 텔레비전 방송국의 최대 소유자로, 113개 텔레비전 시장에서 약 미국 텔레비전 가구의 36%에 도달하고 있습니다.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) a renouvelé ses accords d'affiliation avec le réseau ABC de The Walt Disney Company dans 25 marchés jusqu'au 31 décembre 2028. Ce renouvellement prolonge le partenariat de longue date de l'entreprise avec Disney/ABC, combinant les émissions de réseau d'ABC, les nouvelles et le contenu sportif avec la programmation locale de Gray.
Le contrat couvre des marchés majeurs, notamment Tampa-St. Pete, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo et Springfield, entre autres. Gray Television est actuellement le plus grand propriétaire de chaînes de télévision locales très bien notées aux États-Unis, atteignant environ 36 % des foyers télévisuels américains dans 113 marchés télévisuels.
Gray Television (NYSE: GTN) hat seine Affiliierungsverträge mit dem ABC-Netzwerk der Walt Disney Company in 25 Märkten bis zum 31. Dezember 2028 verlängert. Die Verlängerung stärkt die langfristige Partnerschaft des Unternehmens mit Disney/ABC und kombiniert die Netzprogramme, Nachrichten und Sportinhalte von ABC mit Grays lokaler Programmierung.
Der Vertrag umfasst wichtige Märkte wie Tampa-St. Pete, Green Bay-Appleton, Toledo und Springfield, unter anderem. Gray Television ist derzeit der größte Eigentümer von hochbewerteten lokalen Fernsehsendern in den USA und erreicht rund 36 Prozent der US-Fernsehhaushalte in 113 Fernsehmärkten.
- Secured long-term stability through ABC affiliation renewal until 2028
- Maintains presence in 25 key markets through ABC partnership
- Strengthens position as largest owner of top-rated local TV stations reaching 36% of US households
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The renewal of ABC affiliate agreements across 25 markets through 2028 represents a important strategic move for Gray Television. This deal ensures stable revenue streams and content access for approximately 36% of US television households. The extended partnership with Disney/ABC strengthens Gray's position as the largest owner of top-rated local television stations.
The affiliate agreements are particularly valuable in key markets like Tampa-St. Pete, which ranks among the top 20 DMAs (Designated Market Areas) in the United States. The long-term nature of these renewals through 2028 provides essential operational stability and predictable revenue streams from retransmission fees and advertising.
This renewal maintains Gray's competitive advantage in local broadcasting, especially important as streaming services continue to fragment the media landscape. Local news and live sports programming remain important differentiators for traditional broadcasters and ABC's strong sports portfolio, including ESPN integration and major events like the Academy Awards, adds significant value to Gray's local stations.
The timing and structure of this renewal reflect strong market positioning for both parties. For Gray Television, securing long-term affiliate agreements protects their market share in an increasingly competitive media landscape. The deal spans diverse markets, from major metropolitan areas to smaller regions, providing a balanced portfolio approach to market coverage.
The agreement's importance is magnified by current industry dynamics where local broadcast stations face mounting pressure from digital streaming services. By maintaining ABC network programming, Gray's stations preserve their ability to generate both national and local advertising revenue, while retaining access to premium content that drives viewer engagement.
Looking at Gray's market coverage, their stations reach approximately 36% of US television households, making this renewal strategically vital for maintaining their dominant position in local broadcasting. This broad reach, combined with being the top-rated station in 77 markets, provides significant leverage in advertising negotiations and helps maintain stable revenue streams in an evolving media landscape.
Atlanta, Dec. 30, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Gray Television, Inc. (NYSE: GTN) announced today that it has entered into agreements with The Walt Disney Company that extend and renew the network affiliations for all of Gray’s ABC affiliated television stations across 25 markets through December 31, 2028.
“We are pleased to announce the further extension of our decades-long relationship with Disney for ABC station affiliations,” said Gray’s President and Co-CEO, Pat LaPlatney. “These agreements recognize our ABC affiliates’ commitment to public service and will help them continue to serve their communities.”
“Disney/ABC is incredibly proud of our long-established partnership with Gray to serve 25 outstanding communities across the country,” commented Susi D’Ambra-Coplan, SVP, Affiliate Relations, The Walt Disney Company. “With this new agreement, we couldn’t be more pleased to pair our best-in-class network shows, news and sports with their invaluable local programming for many more years to come.”
The ABC affiliated television stations covered by the new agreements are as follows:
| Station | DMA Name |
| WWSB | Tampa-St. Pete (Sarasota) |
| WBAY-TV | Green Bay-Appleton |
| WTVG | Toledo |
| KSPR-LD | Springfield, MO |
| KCRG-TV | Cedar Rapids |
| KOLO-TV | Reno |
| KTRE & KLTV | Tyler-Longview |
| WPTA | Ft. Wayne |
| KSFY & KPRY | Sioux Falls |
| WGGB-TV | Springfield-Holyoke, MA |
| WEEK-TV | Peoria |
| WTVM | Columbus, GA-Opelika, AL |
| KNOE | Monroe-El Dorado |
| KSWO | Wichita Falls & Lawton |
| WALB-D2 | Albany, GA |
| WLOX | Biloxi-Gulfport |
| WCJB-TV | Gainesville |
| WDAM-D2 | Hattiesburg-Laurel |
| KOTA-TV, KHSD-TV and KSGW-TV | Rapid City |
| WHSV-TV | Harrisonburg |
| KAIT | Jonesboro |
| WBKO | Bowling Green |
| KGNS-TV | Laredo |
| KJCT-LD | Grand Junction-Montrose |
| WTOK-TV | Meridian |
About Gray:
Gray Media, or Gray, is a multimedia company headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, formally known at this time as Gray Television, Inc. The company is the nation’s largest owner of top-rated local television stations and digital assets serving 113 television markets that collectively reach approximately 36 percent of US television households. The portfolio includes 77 markets with the top-rated television station and 100 markets with the first and/or second highest rated television station, as well as the largest Telemundo Affiliate group with 43 markets totaling nearly 1.5 million Hispanic TV Households. The company also owns Gray Digital Media, a full-service digital agency offering national and local clients digital marketing strategies with the most advanced digital products and services. Gray’s additional media properties include video production companies Raycom Sports, Tupelo Media Group, and PowerNation Studios, and studio production facilities Assembly Atlanta and Third Rail Studios. Gray owns a majority interest in Swirl Films. For more information, please visit www.graymedia.com.
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