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April 15, 2025

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Fonda Berosini

Disney Entertainment, Networks

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Ambir Sniezko

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ABC7/WABC-TV NEW YORK NAMES JOHN ANTONIO

VICE PRESIDENT OF NEWS

John Antonio has been named vice president of news for ABC7/WABC-TV New York, effective April 29, 2025, announced Marilu Galvez, president and general manager, WABC-TV, to whom he will report. In his new role, Antonio will oversee the Eyewitness News team at ABC7, which is the leading source for local news in New York and the most-watched station in the country.

“John Antonio is an accomplished news executive with a solid track record of successfully leading and modernizing news teams across various platforms,” said Galvez. “Having worked with John in the past, we are excited to welcome him back to the Eyewitness News team. I am confident that he will use his expertise and vision to further enhance the station’s success, providing the highest quality local news.”

“I am thrilled to rejoin my WABC family and grateful for the opportunity to lead the talented ‘Eyewitness News’ team in creating exceptional content that sets the standard in our industry,” said Antonio. “It’s a privilege to return to my roots and work once again with this amazing team, renowned for its excellent news coverage, delivering important stories and vital information that impacts millions of viewers.”

Recently, Antonio served as the senior vice president of Programming for CNN/U.S. as the network’s primary programming executive in Atlanta. In this role, he directed approximately 55 hours of live television each week from the network’s headquarters, collaborating closely with CNN International, CNN en Español and CNN Digital. Antonio was a key leader of CNN’s coverage of significant events, including the Jan. 6 insurrection, the COVID-19 pandemic, the mass shootings at Stoneman Douglas High School and the Pulse nightclub, the fire at Notre Dame Cathedral, as well as multiple hurricanes and wildfires. He played a key role in CNN’s award-winning coverage of the Arab Spring, managed hours of special programming on the Ukraine-Russia war, and orchestrated extensive live coverage of the Derek Chauvin trial following the killing of George Floyd. Additionally, he helped oversee coverage of numerous presidential and midterm elections.

Before joining CNN, Antonio was managing editor at WABC-TV New York and also served as the executive producer for Eyewitness News at 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. In his role, he directed a team of over 30 producers and writers to develop the newscast, leading creative strategy meetings with the assignment editor and anchors to identify the most relevant stories and plan the order of presentation. Antonio was responsible for approving anchor presentation scripts and conducting thorough fact-checking, as well as style and continuity inspections. He also oversaw voice-overs, anchor lead-ins and segment teasers. During his time at WABC-TV, he directed significant coverage, including the 2004 Democratic National Convention, the 2008 Republican National Convention, and the live coverage of the Sean Bell shooting indictments. Previously, he was the executive producer of Special Projects at WFXT-TV in Boston.

Antonio earned his bachelor’s degree in journalism from the University of Florida.

About ABC7/WABC-TV New York
ABC7 has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for 75 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces “Live with Kelly and Mark,” weekdays at 9 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

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November 13, 2024

ABC 7 CHICAGO KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON NATIONWIDE WITH THE BROADCAST OF THE WINTRUST MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVALHOSTED BY CHERYL BURTON AND RYAN CHIAVERINI SUNDAY, NOV. 24, AT 6 P.M.

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LIGHTS! MUSIC! MAGIC!

ABC 7 CHICAGO KICKS OFF THE HOLIDAY SEASON NATIONWIDE WITH THE BROADCAST OF THE WINTRUST MAGNIFICENT MILE LIGHTS FESTIVALHOSTED BY CHERYL BURTON AND RYAN CHIAVERINI SUNDAY, NOV. 24, AT 6 P.M.

2024 Marks the 33rd Year Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival on Chicago’s Michigan Avenue

Featuring Grand Marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse From Walt Disney World Resortin Florida

Special Performances Atop Chicago’s Iconic Wrigley Building Include Tony Award-Winning Singer/Actress, Heather Headley and Singer Virginia Bocelli; Iconic Disco Group the Former Ladies of Chic and Funk Band Cameo

Hosts Ryan Chiaverini, Cheryl Burton, Judy Hsu and Hosea Sanders

The magic of the holidays, Chicago style is captured for viewers around the country with spectacular entertainment, beloved characters from Walt Disney World Resort^®, luminous floats, Santa and dazzling fireworks as more than a million twinkling Michigan Avenue lights set the stage for the broadcast of the fantastic Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival^®, airing Sunday, Nov. 24, from 6-7 p.m. on ABC 7 Chicago. Encore broadcasts will air Sunday, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m.; Sunday, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m.; and Sunday, Dec. 15, at 11 p.m.

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival steps off on Oak Street and travels down Michigan Avenue on Saturday, Nov. 23 at 5:30 p.m. ABC 7 Eyewitness News anchors Cheryl Burton and Ryan Chiaverini will serve as co-hosts of the broadcast along with ABC 7’s Judy Hsu and Hosea Sanders, who bring sparkle and excitement reporting street side.

The Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival Parade will be available on demand and stream on abc7chicago.com and ABC 7’s Connected TV Apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV and Roku.

Dazzling audiences with a star-studded lineup, the country’s largest evening holiday celebration will light up the top of Chicago’s iconic Wrigley building with song, featuring Tony^® Award-winning actress Heather Headley, performing “Thankful”; and Virginia Bocelli, daughter of famous tenor Andrea Bocelli, singing “Over the Rainbow.”

Parade attendees and viewers alike will be singing along with the iconic disco group, the former Ladies of Chic, performing hits “Le Freak” and “Good Times.” American soul-influenced funk band Cameo will keep the holiday spirit groove going when they perform “Word Up!” and “Candy,” and The Wintrust Express will feature ‘90s Miami Bass duo Quad City DJ’s keeping the mood high while performing “C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train)” and “Space Jam”; and Choose Chicago will highlight the 40th anniversary of House Music with a performance from DJ Chip E.

In the first official parade of the holidays, grand marshals Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse, from Walt Disney World Resort will illuminate over 1 million twinkling lights on 200 trees along “The Magnificent Mile.” As they light each block along the way, Mickey and Minnie will take time to greet kids of all ages. Soaring alongside Chicago’s spectacular architecture on Michigan Avenue will be the Muppet balloons, including the super-colossal 60-foot-tall Kermit the Frog Santa and his pal Animal. Coming down Michigan to delight all will be everyone’s favorite reindeer—Rudolph! Special Olympics Illinois is thrilled to bring Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer to the Wintrust Magnificent Mile Lights Festival again this year. Just like Rudolph, who showed that being a little different makes all the difference, Special Olympics Illinois celebrates the unique abilities of everyone in its community.

The world’s most beloved Disney characters including Buzz Lightyear, Woody, Anna, Elsa, Tiana and Belle will be front and center, appearing on awe-inspiring themed floats. Marching bands from around the country, in addition to returning fan favorites like the Crystal Lake Strikers Drumline, will bring the thrill of drums beating down the Mag Mile.

This is the 16th consecutive year the much-anticipated tradition will be broadcast to Chicago audiences on ABC 7, the most-watched television station in the city. Throughout the holiday season, the special will also be watched in more than 200 U.S. markets throughout the holiday season, reaching nearly 100% of the country plus Toronto, Canada, with encore airings in multiple markets. Check local listings for times.

Members of the ABC 7 Eyewitness News team will be spreading good cheer along Michigan Avenue on ABC 7 Chicago’s whimsical float.

As Santa makes his exciting arrival on the scene while waving from a beautiful float, the broadcast’s grand finale will light up the sky (and children’s hearts) with The Wintrust Fireworks Spectacular—a dazzling display over the Chicago River, along with brilliant new lighting made possible by Enjoy Illinois.

About ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago
ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. Named Best News Operation by the Associated Press for four consecutive years, ABC 7 Eyewitness News produces “Chicago Proud,” a series of features that spotlights everyday heroes in and around Chicago. The station also produces the highest-rated New Year’s Eve special in Chicago, holiday kickoff special “The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival,” syndicated to a national audience, as well as the award-winning program series “Our Chicago,” which showcases the city’s diversity and highlights contributions in the Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+ communities, among others. Every Friday, Windy City Weekend, entertains while giving Chicagoans everything they need to know about what’s happening in the city. ABC 7 is the only Chicago station producing and broadcasting parades representing Chicago’s rich cultural history. In addition to producing town halls focused on current social issues, the station has a long and proud tradition of broadcasting political candidate debates keeping Chicago’s electorate informed. ABC7’s outreach efforts include annual partnerships with the Red Cross for life-saving blood drives, one of the biggest one-day drives in the country and, most recently, spearheading an effort to raise more than $1.5 million for area food pantries.

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Ambir Sniezko

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Mike Monsell

6abc WPVI-TV

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‘THE 6ABC DUNKIN’ THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE’ RETURNS TO THE PARKWAY THURSDAY, NOV. 28

The 105th Annual Tradition and Philadelphia’s No. 1 Parade Promises To Be a Star-Studded Event With Special Appearances by Lisa Ann Walter, Sam Champion, Carson Kressley and Musical Performances From The Sugarhill Gang, Kathy Sledge, and Matteo Bocelli

‘The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade’ Airs Live on 6abc and Hulu Beginning at 8:30 a.m. EST and Across 6abc’s Digital and Streaming Platforms

6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, brings in the holiday season with its 14-year title sponsor, Dunkin’, for the “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade” on Thursday, Nov. 28 (8:30 a.m. EST). Philadelphia’s hometown parade beginswith a half-hour preview show followed by three hours of celebrity appearances and performances. The event will be hosted by 6abc Action News’ Rick Williams, Cecily Tynan, Adam Joseph, Karen Rogers and Alicia Vitarelli

Special guests making appearances include Lisa Ann Walter (ABC’s “Abbott Elementary”), Carson Kressley (“Queer Eye for the Straight Guy,” “Dancing with the Stars” season 13) and “Good Morning America” contributing weather correspondent Sam Champion.

Among the musical guests making appearances at the parade are The Sugarhill Gang, Kathy Sledge, Matteo Bocelli, the Sharpe Family Singers, Darlene Love, and the former Ladies of Chic.

Also in attendance will be crowd favorites Mickey Mouse and Minnie Mouse; and as tradition holds, Santa Claus will close out the parade to mark the official start of the Christmas season. Click here for a full list of special appearances and parade participants.

“Our 6abc team takes great pride in kicking off the holiday season with the nation’s first Thanksgiving Day parade,” said Bernie Prazenica, president and general manager of 6abc. “Whether you’re at home preparing the big meal or if you join us on the Parkway, we appreciate all the families who share this holiday tradition with us. This is a truly magical event, and it is all

6abc, Philadelphia’s most-watched television station and leading news source, brings in the holiday season with its 14-year title sponsor, Dunkin’, or the “ made possible by the hundreds of volunteers who come back year after year. And we also could not make this happen without the support we receive from Dunkin’ and our corporate partners.”

“As we celebrate our 14th year as the title sponsor of the 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade, Dunkin’ and our greater Philadelphia area franchisees are thrilled for the return of the city’s beloved tradition,” said Jackie Keown, field marketing director for Dunkin’ of Philadelphia. “The Thanksgiving Day parade symbolizes the start of the holiday season, and we look forward to celebrating with the city, whether on the parkway or at home!”

Joining title sponsor Dunkin’ as major corporate sponsors are ACME, RAM Trucks and NRG, Jefferson and Pennie.

The parade also offers spectators a chance to support the 6abc Dunkin’ holiday food drive. Parade goers are invited to bring a few canned goods to pass to the Scouts, who will be collecting donations along the parade route. This is a chance to give back and help fight hunger around the region.

This year, viewers across the country can watch the telecast in nine additional markets, including ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh Durham. The parade will also be available to stream live on Hulu, ABCNews Live, 6abc.com, the 6abc Philadelphia News App, and 6abc’s Connected Television Apps on Fire TV, Google TV, Apple TV, Roku Platforms and any place you can stream 6abc.

**Syndicated Stations and Markets Parade Will Broadcast:

WATM – Johnstown, Pa.	ABC23
WBOC – Salisbury, Md	FOX21
WDCW – Washington, District of Columbia.	CW50
WJET – Erie, Pa.	JET24
WSWB – Wilkes Barre/Scranton, Pa.	CW38
WTVD – Raleigh/Durham, N.C.	ABC11
WTVG – Toledo, Ohio	CW13
WORA – Puerto Rico	WORA 5 (ABC)

Editor’s Note: Click here for a full list and parade participants.

About 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia
For over half a century, 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia has been broadcasting to viewers in the Delaware and Lehigh Valleys, an area covering southeastern Pennsylvania, northern and central Delaware and southern New Jersey. As the No. 1 station in Philadelphia for almost 45 years, 6abc Action News delivers local news, information, traffic and weather to more than 3 million homes. Action News captures nearly half (43%) of all Adult 25-54 news viewers on an average day*. In the past year, Action News has won 2,673 out of 2,706 newscasts in Households for a winning percentage of 98.8%.†

*Based on August 2023 – July 2024 Nielsen data. †Based on August 2023 – July 2024 Nielsen data.

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Press Release

October 29, 2024

Media relations

Fonda Berosini

Disney Entertainment, Networks

Fonda.berosini@disney.com

Ambir Sniezko

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Mary Anne Fox Named Vice President of Programming for ABC7/WABC-TV New York

Mary Anne Fox has been named vice president of programming for ABC7/WABC-TV New York effective Nov. 4, 2024, announced Marilu Galvez, president and general manager, WABC-TV, to whom she will report. In her new role, Fox will oversee the programming strategy for all non-news programs across WABC, including “Live with Kelly and Mark,” the No. 1 daytime syndicated talk show in the country. This position was previously held by esteemed television executive Art Moore.

“Mary Anne Fox brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record in crafting content that captivates and informs audiences,” said Galvez. “Her outstanding reputation as a journalist, TV producer and manager, combined with her exceptional talent management skills, makes her the ideal addition to our team.”

Fox will collaborate with other department heads to develop and manage programming strategies and scheduling for the local market. Additionally, she will be responsible for leading the programming department that creates and produces local specials for WABC.

Most recently, Fox served as vice president of News for CNN, where she directed the editorial vision and daily operations of the New York Bureau and spearheaded the network’s breaking news coverage of critical events, such as the 2022 New York City subway attack and subsequent search for the suspect, the Buffalo supermarket shooting, and the Chelsea bombing. Fox also oversaw CNN’s business and legal units.

She has an extensive background in programming and field production. She spent nearly a decade as a producer and senior producer for “Anderson Cooper 360.” During her tenure, she produced investigative and feature stories, including acclaimed documentaries such as “Planet in Peril” and “Planet in Peril: Battlelines,” featuring Anderson Cooper, Dr. Sanjay Gupta, Jeff Corwin and Lisa Ling.

Additionally, she reported from the field on major global events, including the 2011 Egyptian revolution, the 2006 Israel-Hezbollah war and the 2011 famine in Somalia. She was part of the team honored with two Emmy^® Awards for their on-the-ground reporting of the 2010 earthquake in Haiti.

Fox joined CNN’s New York Bureau in 2014 as regional newsgathering director, where she led news coverage across the northeast, driving impactful reporting on significant stories, including the trial of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the protests stemming from Eric Garner’s death, and the Larry Nasser sexual assault case.

Her career at CNN started in 2001 as a desk assistant in the New York Bureau. Shortly after, she joined “NewsNight with Aaron Brown.”

Fox graduated from New York University with a degree in broadcast journalism.

About ABC7/WABC-TV New York
ABC7 has been the leader in local news and entertainment programming in the New York City area for 75 years. Producing more than 45 hours of live local news and weather each week, Channel 7 “Eyewitness News” is the most-watched local news in New York and the United States. WABC-TV also produces “Live with Kelly and Mark,” weekdays at 9:00 a.m., which is seen in more than 200 markets across the U.S. Quality news and programming, cutting-edge technology, and ongoing community outreach are the hallmarks of excellence that have consistently kept WABC-TV New York’s No. 1 station and the most-watched television station in the nation.

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October 22, 2024

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Mike Monsell

6abc WPVI-TV

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6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia and Dunkin’ To Announce All-Star Lineup of Musical Acts and Special Guests Ahead of 105th Annual ‘The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade’

WHAT: 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia and title sponsor Dunkin to host a press conference to announce all the exciting details planned around the 105th year of America’s oldest Thanksgiving Day Parade, “The 6abc Dunkin’ Thanksgiving Day Parade.”

WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 24, 10 a.m. EDT

WHO: 6abc/WPVI-TV Philadelphia, Dunkin’, along with corporate sponsors ACME, NRG, Ram, Pennie, and Jefferson, as well as the parade organizers, will be present for the morning announcement. The announcement will include a rundown of this year’s all-star lineup of musical acts, special guests, and other performers confirmed for the much-anticipated live celebration.

WHERE: WPVI in Philadelphia

RSVP: For questions regarding media credentials, please email Mike Monsell, mike.monsell@abc.com

Please note: This event will be closed to the public.

Press Release

October 17, 2024

Media relations

Fonda Berosini

Disney Entertainment, Networks

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Ambir Sniezko

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ABC Owned Television Stations and Walt Disney World Resort Announce ‘Our America: In the Black – Disney Dreamers Academy’

A trailer for the episode can be viewed here.

ABC Owned Television Stations and Walt Disney World Resort partner for the 30-minute special, “Our America: In the Black – Disney Dreamers Academy.” The latest inspirational episode from the “Our America” series showcases the transformative mentorship program and its impact on students while highlighting the importance of entrepreneurship. In the special, Disney Dreamers Academy pairs Disney Dreamer alum Te’Lario Watkins, who aspires to end food insecurity, with Daymond John of ABC’s Emmy^® Award-winning series “Shark Tank.” John is one of several mentors who lend their time to Disney Dreamers Academy to empower the next generation of students to be champions of change. “Our America: In the Black – Disney Dreamers Academy” is available now across the ABC Owned Television Stations’ streaming and digital platforms.

“Our America: In the Black – Disney Dreamers Academy” is executive produced by Nzinga Blake, executive producer, Race & Culture, ABC Owned Television Stations.

The Our America series is available on – 24/7 streaming platforms, 32 connected TV apps across streaming platforms Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Apple TV andRoku.

Anyone interested can apply or nominate a student for the 2025 program at www.DisneyDreamersAcademy.com now through Oct. 31, 2024.

Disney Dreamers Academy is one of the many examples of Walt Disney World’s commitment to supporting culturally diverse communities by inspiring young people to dream boldly, pursue their passions, and make a meaningful difference in the world.

About ABC Owned Television Stations
Disney Entertainment Television’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Collectively No. 1 across all U.S. television households, the eight stations are comprised of WABC-TV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WLS-TV Chicago, WPVI-TV Philadelphia, KTRK-TV Houston, KGO-TV San Francisco, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno. With WABC-NY, they produce the No. 1 syndicated daytime series in the country, “Live with Kelly and Mark,” and with KABC- LA, we produce the leading syndicated entertainment brand ABC “On the Red Carpet.”

The stations also deliver locally sourced storytelling to millions of viewers via its streaming channels that feature 24/7 local news coverage, breaking news, weather forecasts, exclusive premium content and feel-good stories from ABC’s award-winning “Localish.” The ABC Owned Television Stations ended 2023 with the most streaming minutes among its competitors and have continued to lead into 2024. They are also the leading local station group on social media reaching more than 34 million people across platforms, including four stations that have reached Gold Creator Status on YouTube.

More information about ABC Owned Television Stations streaming channels can be found here: ABC7/WABC-TV New York, ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago, 6ABC/WPVI-TV Philadelphia, ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco, ABC13/KTRK-TV Houston, ABC11/WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno.

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October 2, 2024

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Fonda Berosini

Disney Entertainment, Networks

Fonda.berosini@disney.com

Leslie Schwartz

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Ambir Sniezko

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles To Host California US Senate Candidate Forum With Steve Garvey and Adam Schiff Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 5 P.M. PDT

Event Co-Sponsored by the League of Women Voters of California in Partnership With Univision

Forum Will Also Broadcast Live on ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco and ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno

ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor Marc Brown To Moderate Live Panel That Includes
ABC7 San Francisco News Anchor Kristen Sze, ABC30 Fresno Action News Live Anchor
Warren Armstrong and Univision Los Angeles Anchor Gabriela Teissier

Media Credential Application Is Now Open; Deadline Is Friday, Oct. 4

KABC-TV Los Angeles is hosting the 2024 California U.S. Senate Candidate Forum with professional baseball representative Steve Garvey with Representative Adam Schiff (D-CA 30th District) on Tuesday, Oct. 8 (5:00-6:00 p.m. PDT). The event is co-sponsored by the League of Women Voters of California and will air live on ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles, ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco, ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno, as well as the stations’ digital platforms, ABC News Live, univision34.com and The League of Women Voters of California Education Fund’s YouTube channel. Univision Los Angeles will rebroadcast the forum in Spanish on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at noon PDT via its flagship station KMEX-TV.

Press can request credentials for the debate hall and spin roomhere.

ABC7 Los Angeles, Eyewitness News anchor Marc Brown will moderate the discussion and will be joined by ABC7 San Francisco News anchor Kristen Sze, ABC30 Fresno Action News Live anchor Warren Armstrong and Univision Los Angeles anchor Gabriela Teissier, who will ask questions as panelists. The 2024 California US Senate Candidate Forum will spotlight California’s only statewide political contest.

The League of Women Voters of California (LWVC) is a nonpartisan, grassroots organization committed to making California’s democracy open, accessible, accountable to the people, and representative of California’s vast diversity. The LWVC works to get all of California’s voters understandable election information, so every person has the desire, the right, the knowledge and the confidence to participate.

Media Credential Application
ABC7 is inviting the press to request credentials for the debate hall and spin room. Members of the press can submit applications using the following link: https://kabccandidateforum.com/

Please submit one form per applicant.

The deadline to apply is Friday, Oct. 5, at noon. Applications will not be accepted after this date. All applications will be subject to approval and availability. Approved applicants will have access to the debate hall and/or spin room. Select photographers will have access to the debate hall for a photo spray.

For questions regarding media credentials, please email ABCTV.KABCPress@abc.com.

About Univision Los Angeles

Univision Los Angeles is home to two television (KMEX-TV, KFTR-TV) and three radio stations (KLVE FM, KSCA FM and KRCD FM) owned by TelevisaUnivision, the world’s leading Spanish-language media company. Univision Los Angeles includes the Emmy Award-winning and nationally recognized flagship television station Univision 34, which for more than 50 years has been the trusted news leader in L.A. among Hispanics. Univision Los Angeles has been recognized by the Associated Press Television and Radio Association, the Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards; and the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences L.A. Area Chapter Emmy® Awards. For more information, please visit www.univision34.com.

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About ABC News Live
ABC News Live is ABC News’ award-winning 24/7 streaming news channel with live coverage as news breaks, up-to-the-minute reports, powerful interviews and special features produced by world-class storytellers.The network’s evening news show, “Prime with Linsey Davis,” airs weeknights beginning at 7:00 p.m. EST. ABC News Live is currently available to more than 370 million streamerswith its distribution on Hulu, The Roku Channel, Pluto TV, YouTube, YouTube TV, Samsung TV Plus, Amazon’s news app on Fire tablets and Fire TV devices, Xumo, Sling TV, fuboTV, Haystack News, Facebook, Twitter, ABCNews.com, the ABC News and ABC mobile apps, and standalone ABC News Live apps on Amazon Fire TV, Android TV, Roku and Apple TV, ABC News Live content is also distributed to our 200+ affiliates across the country.

About ABC30/KFSN-TV Fresno
KFSN-TV ABC30 is the No. 1 source for local news in central California, both online and on the air. The station has dominated the local news ratings in the San Joaquin Valley for decades as a leader in multiplatform audience engagement. KFSN-TV is an ABC owned television station based in Fresno, serving Fresno, Madera, Merced, Mariposa, Tulare and Kings counties.

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About ABC7/KGO-TV San Francisco
Emmy^® Award-winning station KGO-TV ABC7 is the San Francisco Bay Area’s source for breaking news, weather and live video. Widely recognized for its solution-based promise to help the Bay Area communities, the station’s initiative “Building a Better Bay Area” dedicates more time, resources and reporting to the issues that impact its viewers’ quality of life. From the local economy and education to health and safety, to issues impacting the environment, ABC7’s focus is to bring greater perspective on the challenges currently facing neighborhoods. The station has won back-to-back Emmy Awards for Overall Excellence/News Excellence in 2019 and 2020. KGO-TV is an ABC owned television station serving San Francisco, Oakland, San Jose and all of the greater Bay Area, which together comprise the nation’s sixth largest television market.

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About KABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles
ABC7 Los Angeles is Southern California’s No. 1 local news and information source. A prominent leader in digital and social audience engagements, ABC 7 was the first station in the Los Angeles market to regularly broadcast news in high definition and also the first local television station in the United States to surpass 3 million Facebook followers. The station continues to proudly serve its community with deep partnerships including its exclusive local broadcast of the Los Angeles Rams and LA Pride.

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Press Release

September 23, 2024

Media relations

Fonda Berosini

Disney Entertainment, Networks

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Ambir Sniezko

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Leslie Schwartz

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ABC7/KABC-TV Los Angeles To Host Los Angeles County District Attorney Candidate Forum With George Gascón and Nathan Hochman

ABC7 Eyewitness News Anchor Marc Brown To Moderate the Live Debate

Sunday, Sept. 29, at 6 p.m. PDT

Event Co-sponsored by League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles and the League of Women Voters of Los Angeles County and in Partnership With Univision Los Angeles

Media Credential Application Is Now Open; Deadline Is Thursday, Sept. 26

KABC-TV Los Angeles, the most-watched station in Southern California, will broadcast the Los Angeles County District Attorney candidate forum with incumbent Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón and former federal prosecutor Nathan Hochman on Sunday, Sept. 29 (6:00-7:00 p.m. PDT). The live event is co-sponsored by the Leagues of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles and Los Angeles County and in partnership with Univision Los Angeles. Press can request credentials for the debate hall and spin roomhere.

ABC7 Eyewitness News anchor Marc Brownwill moderate the discussion and will be joined by ABC7 reporter Josh Haskell and Univision Los Angeles anchor Gabriela Teissier, who will ask questions as panelists. The 2024 LA County District Attorney candidate forum will spotlight one of the country’s most closely watched district attorney races.

The live candidate forum will air on ABC7 and will also stream live across the station’s linear and digital platforms, on univision34.com as well as on the League of Women Voters of Greater Los Angeles City’s YouTube channel.

The League of Women Voters is a nonpartisan political organization that encourages informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major public policy issues, and influences public policy through education and advocacy.

ABC7 and Univision Los Angeles have teamed up to rebroadcast the debate in Spanish on Sunday, Sept. 29, at 11 p.m. PDT via its flagship station KMEX-TV.

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Please submit one form per applicant.

The deadline to apply is Thursday, Sept. 26. Applications will not be accepted after this date. All applications will be subject to approval and availability. Approved applicants will have access to the debate hall and/or spin room. Select photographers will have access to the debate hall for a photo spray.

For questions regarding media credentials, please email ABCTV.KABCPress@abc.com.

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Media Contacts:
Fonda Berosini
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Ambir Sniezko
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Leslie Schwartz
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Jayme Nicholas

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Nneka Nwosu Named Vice President of Marketing, ABC 7 Chicago

Nneka Nwosu has been named vice president of Marketing, ABC 7 Chicago; it was announced today by ABC 7’s President and General Manager John Idler. Nwosu will be responsible for overseeing local programming, marketing and design.

According to Idler, “Nneka is an inspirational leader whose creativity and strategic vision make her an ideal choice for this role. We are excited about her next chapter at our station and look forward to seeing her impact on ABC 7’s marketing efforts.”

Since 2022, Nwosu has served as assistant news director of ABC 7 Eyewitness News, responsible for overseeing the I-Team investigative unit, content and staff. She led the production team for ABC 7’s live candidate debates. In addition, she collaborated with the ABC Network on investigations across the ABC stations. Nwosu helped spearhead the station’s special programming efforts including an award-winning retrospective on former Chicago Mayor Harold Washington. She cocreated the new ABC Owned Television Stations’ streaming series, “Facing the Facts,” which focuses on data-driven stories through a race and culture lens. Nwosu also worked with the ABC Network program initiatives on ABC’s streaming platform and Hulu.

Nwosu, a Harvard University Nieman Foundation for Journalism Fellow and Emmy^® Award-winning producer, came to ABC 7 from WCVB-TV in Boston. In her role as executive producer at WCVB-TV, Nwosu led the award-winning nightly newsmagazine program “Chronicle.” During the pandemic, she also created several interactive show franchises. She joined WCVB-TV in 2013 as a producer for “Chronicle” and was promoted to managing editor before taking over leadership of the show as executive producer.

Prior to WCVB-TV, Nwosu was a reporter for WTNH-TV in New Haven, Connecticut. She graduated from Princeton University and received a master’s degree in journalism from Columbia University’s Graduate School of Journalism in New York City.

About ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago 
ABC7/WLS-TV Chicago is the No. 1 local news source and most-watched television station in Chicago. With top-rated daily newscasts spanning decades and the largest social media presence in the market with more than 2.6 million Facebook followers, ABC7 Eyewitness News provides breaking news, investigative reporting, weather, politics, traffic and sports in the multiplatform space to Chicago, the suburbs and northwest Indiana. Named Best News Operation by the Associated Press for four consecutive years, ABC 7 Eyewitness News produces “Chicago Proud,” a series of features that spotlights everyday heroes in and around Chicago. The station also produces the highest-rated New Year’s Eve special in Chicago, holiday kickoff special “The Magnificent Mile Lights Festival,” syndicated to a national audience, as well as the award-winning program series “Our Chicago,” which showcases the city’s diversity and highlights contributions in the Black, Hispanic, Asian, LGBTQ+ communities, among others. Every Friday, Windy City Weekend, entertains while giving Chicagoans everything they need to know about what’s happening in the city. ABC 7 is the only Chicago station producing and broadcasting parades representing Chicago’s rich cultural history. In addition to producing town halls focused on current social issues, the station has a long and proud tradition of broadcasting political candidate debates keeping Chicago’s electorate informed. ABC7’s outreach efforts include annual partnerships with the Red Cross for life-saving blood drives, one of the biggest one-day drives in the country and, most recently, spearheading an effort to raise more than $1.5 million for area food pantries.  

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 Media Contact:
Jayme Nicholas
(312) 750-7254
jayme.a.nicholas@abc.com

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August 28, 2024

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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 and ABC7 Bay Area have entered into a six-year commitment making ABC7 the exclusive broadcast home to the city’s world-renowned Lunar New Year celebrations, making the festivities available to viewers nationwide across its industry-leading broadcast and streaming platforms. The station will produce year-round special coverage, including local programming and news stories that showcase the city’s extraordinary monthlong Lunar New Year celebrations, beginning in 2025 with the welcoming of the auspicious Year of the Snake.

ABC7 President and General Manager Tom Ciborowski says, “We are incredibly honored to be the new official broadcaster of a truly San Francisco tradition that dates back to the California gold rush. We can’t think of a better home for the parade than ABC7.”

“ABC7 Presents: The San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade” will be available to all audiences LIVE, SATURDAY, FEB. 15, 2025, on all ABC7 streaming platforms and will broadcast in its entirety on ABC7/KGO-TV. Additionally, ABC7 Bay Area will produce a one-hour special program bringing the most colorful moments of the parade to viewers in the days after. The six-year commitment to the community begins with the 2025 parade and runs through the 2030 parade. The parade will also stream LIVE on ABC News LIVE and Hulu.

ABC7 is the bay area leader for live parade coverage. In addition to the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade, ABC7 Bay Area is the proud exclusive broadcast partner of one of the largest LGBTQIA+ Pride celebrations in the world, the San Franciso Pride Parade and the exclusive home of community celebrations around the Bay Area, including the Oakland Pride and Black Joy Parades.

ABC7’S Commitment to the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade
ABC7 is committed to covering the Chinese New Year Festival and Parade and the Miss Chinatown U.S.A. Pageant and coronation. This partnership is not just an opportunity to celebrate Lunar New Year but a chance to highlight the amazing and diverse communities that make up the Bay Area.

About the San Francisco Chinese New Year Parade
Named one of the Top 10 parades in the world by International Festivals & Events Association, the Chinese New Year Parade in San Francisco is one of the few remaining nighttime illuminated parades in North America and the biggest parade celebrating the lunar new year outside of Asia.

The parade starts at 2nd and Market Streets, goes around Union Square and ends at Kearny Street and Columbus Ave. The distance of the parade route is approximately 1.3 miles. The parade is a free event for all to attend.

About ABC Owned Television Stations
Disney Entertainment Television’s eight owned ABC stations are multiplatform leaders in local news and information. Collectively No. 1 across all U.S. television households, the eight stations are comprised of WABC-TV New York, KABC-TV Los Angeles, WLS-TV Chicago, WPVI-TV Philadelphia, KTRK-TV Houston, KGO-TV San Francisco, WTVD-TV Raleigh-Durham and KFSN-TV Fresno. With WABC-NY, they produce the #1 syndicated daytime series in the country, “Live with Kelly and Mark,” and with KABC- LA, we produce the leading syndicated entertainment brand ABC “On the Red Carpet.”

The stations also deliver locally sourced storytelling to millions of viewers via its streaming channels that feature 24/7 local news coverage, breaking news, weather forecasts, exclusive premium content, and feel-good stories from ABC’s award-winning “Localish.” The ABC Owned Television Stations ended 2023 with the most streaming minutes among its competitors and have continued to lead into 2024. They are also the leading local station group on social media reaching more than 34 million people across platforms, including 4 stations that have reached Gold Creator Status on YouTube.

Media Contacts:
Fonda Berosini
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Ambir Sniezko
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