WPLG-TV, a prominent South Florida station, has announced it will no longer affiliate with ABC after 69 years. CEO E.R. Bert Medina cited unsuccessful negotiations regarding the network's demand for excessive fees. He highlighted the changing landscape of television and the need to invest in local news rather than high affiliation costs. This decision will allow WPLG to focus finances on bolstering local programming and news coverage, emphasizing their commitment to serve the community rather than succumbing to rising network fees.
"After months of negotiations, the two parties could not reach an agreement to extend the affiliation agreement and, as a result, ABC will pull its programming effective Aug. 4."
"We made a generous offer to ABC, but it became clear the two sides were not going to agree to a new deal, forcing our decision to end the partnership."
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