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TEGNA and Disney renew ABC affiliation deal across 13 markets

October 13, 2026 10:00 AM

TEGNA Inc., a subsidiary of Nexstar Media Group (NASDAQ: NXST), and Disney Entertainment Television (NYSE: DIS) have entered into a multi-year agreement renewing ABC station affiliation deals across 13 U.S. markets, according to a press release statement.

The deal covers the following TEGNA-owned stations: KBMT in Beaumont, Texas; KIII in Corpus Christi, Texas; KVUE in Austin, Texas; KXTV in Sacramento, Calif.; WATN in Memphis, Tenn.; WFAA in Dallas, Texas; WHAS in Louisville, Ky.; WJXX in Jacksonville, Fla.; WNEP in Wilkes-Barre-Scranton, Pa.; WOI in Des Moines, Iowa; WQAD in Davenport, Iowa; WVEC in Norfolk, Va.; and WZZM in Grand Rapids, Mich.

Patrick Paolini, CEO of TEGNA, said: "We're excited to extend this long-standing agreement." Susi D'Ambra-Coplan, SVP of Affiliate Relations at Disney Entertainment Television, said: "We're pleased to extend our successful partnership with TEGNA across these outstanding ABC stations."

TEGNA operates 64 local television stations across 51 U.S. markets. The company functions as a wholly owned subsidiary of Nexstar but operates independently under a Hold Separate Order issued by the United States District Court for the Eastern District of California on April 17, 2026.

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