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Disney talks on ABC sale heat up as Byron Allen makes offer
  • 16th Sep 2023

Disney talks on ABC sale heat up as Byron Allen makes offer

Disney has received an offer of $10bn from media mogul Byron Allen for its ABC TV network, local stations, and cable channels, as the company seeks to focus on streaming. Allen's offer is preliminary and could change, but is based on the assumption that the assets generated $1.25bn in earnings over the past year. Disney has also held talks with Nexstar Media Group about ABC and its eight local TV stations. No decision has been made about a sale, but the negotiations could help establish the value of television assets.

Disney Charter Agreement Ends ESPN ABC Blackout
  • 12th Sep 2023

Disney Charter Agreement Ends ESPN ABC Blackout

Charter Communications will include Disney+ in its Spectrum TV Select offering, and ESPN+ in its Spectrum TV Plus package. The deal aims to combine traditional TV and online viewing in a mutually beneficial way. Charter's 14.7 million customers will regain access to popular Disney channels, and Disney will receive increased fees for its channels. Customers will receive more value for their money, and Charter will market Disney streaming services to its broadband-only customers.

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Delving into the Intricacies of Flagship (Broadcasting)

Have you ever stopped to wonder about the term 'flagship' in broadcasting context? You've probably come across it a couple of times without really understanding what it means. Simple yet profound, this terminology is as significant as your favorite TV show! Let’s dive headfirst into its depth.

The word ‘flagship’, interestingly borrowed from naval vocabulary, describes an organization's most important or key media outlet. Imagine it being the MVP - 'Most Valuable Player', in a broadcaster's team playing a vital role pretty much like LeBron James lighting up basketball courts for Los Angeles Lakers!

In essence, when we utter ‘flagship’, we're referring to something at the forefront. Like how Captain America heads The Avengers team; around him orbits various other superheroes (read: shows), but he remains pivotal and central! Fixed and unchangeable stations that pump out signals for programs form these flagships which often are owned-and-operated (O&Os). Isn’t this sounding riveting already?

A flagship platform could be radio broadcasters such as WABC-AM for Cumulus Media or television broadcasters like CBS's WCBS-TV operating out of New York City – remember Friends set there? That mix of humor and sentimentality still makes us nostalgic!

To sum things up akin to cherry topping on your sundae delight, flagships are essentially torch-bearers within a broadcasting network illustrating their unique standards & brand image with unparalleled clarity.

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