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September 3, 2024 | ABC Owned Television Stations

Mike Carr Named ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston President and General Manager

Mike Carr Named ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston President and General Manager Michael Carr, President and General Manager, ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston Mike Carr has been named president and general manager of ABC13/KTRK-TV, the No. 1 station in the Houston market; it was announced today by ABC Owned Television Stations President Chad Matthews. Carr moves to Houston from Fresno, California,…
August 28, 2024 | KGO-TV, San Francisco

ABC7 Is the Exclusive New Home of the ‘San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade,’ One-of-a-Kind Dynamic Six-Year Partnership Begins in 2025

ABC7 Is the Exclusive New Home of the ‘San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade,’ One-of-a-Kind Dynamic Six-Year Partnership Begins in 2025 ABC7 KGO-TV To Broadcast and Live Stream the World-Renowned Parade Showcasing the Largest Celebration of Its Kind to Audiences Spanning the Bay Area and Across the Nation The San Francisco Chinese Chamber of Commerce…
July 29, 2024 | KABC-TV, Los Angeles

ABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations Launch ‘Climate Ready,’ a New Climate-Based Initiative Aiming To Deliver Solutions-Minded Content for Viewers

The press release titleABC News and ABC Owned Television Stations Launch ‘Climate Ready,’ a New Climate-Based Initiative Aiming To Deliver Solutions-Minded Content for ViewersThe press release title ABC News Kicks Off Monday, July 29, With ABC News Chief Meteorologist and Chief Climate Correspondent Ginger Zee Demonstrating the Climate Benefits of a Native Garden Today, ABC…
July 23, 2024 | WLS-TV, Chicago

ABC 7 Chicago’s Doug Whitmire Promoted to Vice President of ABC 7 Eyewitness News

ABC 7 Chicago’s Doug Whitmire Promoted to Vice President of ABC 7 Eyewitness News ABC 7 Chicago’s Assistant News Director Doug Whitmire has been promoted to vice president of News, announced today by John Idler, president and general manager, ABC 7 Chicago. The appointment is effective Aug. 5. According to Idler, “Doug has been a…
July 11, 2024 | ABC Owned Television Stations

ABC Owned Television Stations Team Up With Array Filmworks To Present ‘Our America: Hidden Stories With Ava DuVernay’ Beginning July 14

ABC Owned Television Stations Team Up With Array Filmworks To Present ‘Our America: Hidden Stories With Ava DuVernay’ Beginning July 14 Award-Winning Writer, Director and Producer Ava DuVernay Shares Personal Insight Into Her Highly Anticipated Film ‘ORIGIN’ A trailer for the episode can be viewed here.  ABC Owned Television Stations in association with ARRAY Filmworks present…
July 10, 2024 | ABC Owned Television Stations

Wendy Granato Named ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles President and General Manager

Wendy Granato Named ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles President and General Manager ABC7/KABC-TV* Wendy Granato has been named president and general manager of ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles — the No.1 station in Southern California — it was announced today by ABC Owned Television Stations President Chad Matthews. Granato arrives in Los Angeles from Houston, where she is currently…
June 20, 2024 | ABC Owned Television Stations

UPDATE: ABC Owned Television Stations Announces Nine-Part Special ‘Our America: In the Black – Conversations With Arlan Hamilton’

ABC Owned Television Stations Announces Nine-Part Special ‘Our America: In the Black – Conversations With Arlan Hamilton’ A trailer for the first episode can be viewed here. ABC Owned Television Stations’ thought-provoking “Our America: In The Black” series returns today, Thursday, June 20, with a nine-part special, “Our America: In The Black – Conversations With…
June 17, 2024 | WLS-TV, Chicago

ABC 7 Chicago Celebrates Pride With Live Broadcast From the 53rd Annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 30, at 11 A.M. on ABC7 and ABC7CHICAGO.COM

ABC 7 Chicago Celebrates Pride With Live Broadcast From the 53rd Annual Pride Parade Sunday, June 30, at 11 A.M. on ABC7 and ABC7CHICAGO.COM Will Also Exclusively Stream Live on ABC 7’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV, Roku and ABC News Live on Hulu Hosts Cody LaGrow, ABC 7’s…
May 3, 2024 | KABC-TV, Los Angeles

ABC Owned Television Stations To Air Documentary Special, ‘Our America: Defining Courage,’ Presented by Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor David Ono Beginning Sunday, May 5

ABC Owned Television Stations To Air Documentary Special, ‘Our America: Defining Courage,’ Presented by Emmy and Edward R. Murrow Award-Winning ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor David Ono Beginning Sunday, May 5 A trailer for the episode can be viewed here. ABC Owned Television Stations to present “Our America: Defining Courage,” beginning Sunday, May 5. The documentary…
April 4, 2024 | KGO-TV, San Francisco

ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco Debuts Documentary Special ‘California’s Case for Reparations’

ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco Debuts Documentary Special ‘California’s Case for Reparations’ A trailer for the episode can be viewed here. ABC7/KGO-TV’s original documentary special California’s Case for Reparations, presented by Emmy® and Edward R. Murrow Award-winning ABC7 News anchor  Julian Glover, aims to uplift the stories of families who could be repaired by reparations, explores the…