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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company & Nexstar Media Group

5 shared events · Importance 4 · Last updated Sep 29, 2025

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The American Broadcasting Company relies on Nexstar Media Group's extensive portfolio of local television stations to broadcast its network content and sports programming across various US markets.

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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company (owned by The Walt Disney Company) suspended Jimmy Kimmel and later brought him back to national airwaves, but faced continued boycotts from affiliates. The company is in ongoing discussions with Sinclair Broadcast Group regarding accountability and feedback.
Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group joined Sinclair Broadcast Group in boycotting 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' but later resumed airing the show. The company emphasized its commitment to the First Amendment and serving community interests.
Sep 26, 2025 · 7 articles
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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely due to comments made by Jimmy Kimmel regarding Charlie Kirk's death, facing pressure from Nexstar Media Group and the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission.
Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, through its broadcasting division, announced its The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company affiliates would pre-empt 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' indefinitely, citing the offensive nature of Jimmy Kimmel's comments, which pressured The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company to suspend the show.
Sep 17, 2025 · 12 articles
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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: ABC, owned by The Walt Disney Company, suspended 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' and faced threats to its broadcast license from the Nigeria — Nigerian Communications Commission.
Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, a major broadcast TV station owner, preempted 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' on its ABC-affiliated stations, putting pressure on The Walt Disney Company to suspend the show.
Sep 22, 2025 · 15 articles
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The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company: The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company suspended and then reinstated 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' after public and regulatory pressure, highlighting its role in media censorship debates.
Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group, an The Walt Disney Company — American Broadcasting Company affiliate owner, pulled 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' from its stations following Jimmy Kimmel's controversial comments, but its current stance on reinstatement is not specified.
Sep 17, 2025 · 10 articles
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Nexstar Media Group: Nexstar Media Group is the acquiring company in the USD 6.2 billion deal for Tegna, which received a crucial endorsement from Donald Trump.
Feb 07, 2026 · 6 articles
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