ATLANTA & DALLAS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Feb 7, 2021–
AT&T* (NYSE: T) and Cox Media Group (“CMG”) have entered into a new multi-year retransmission consent agreement to provide CMG-owned local broadcast stations to customers of AT&T’s video platforms across the country. All CMG stations have returned to any impacted AT&T homes. The agreement includes retransmission consent for all CMG-owned stations serving 20 Nielsen markets including:
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Terms of the agreement were not disclosed. The parties appreciate consumers’ patience during this negotiation.
*About AT&T Communications
We help family, friends and neighbors connect in meaningful ways every day. From the first phone call 140+ years ago to mobile video streaming, we @ATT innovate to improve lives. AT&T Communications is part of AT&T Inc. ( NYSE:T ). For more information, please visit us at att.com.
About Cox Media Group
Cox Media Group (CMG) is an industry-leading media company with dominant brands, award-winning content, and exceptional people. CMG provides valuable local content to diverse audiences in the communities in which it serves. The company’s operations include 33 market-leading television stations in 20 markets, 54 award-winning radio stations in 10 markets and numerous multi-platform streaming video and digital platforms. Cox Media Group’s portfolio includes affiliates of ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and MyNetworkTV, as well as several valuable independent stations. Additionally, Cox Media Group operates the National Advertising Platform business of CoxReps</a>; and offers a full suite of local and regional advertising services with Local Solutions. For more information about Cox Media Group and its businesses, please visit www.coxmediagroup.com.
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CONTACT: Media:
For CMG:
Michelle Miguelez
CMG Corporate Communications
470.508.3504
[email protected]
For AT&T:
Jim Kimberly
AT&T Corporate Communications
312.961.5795
[email protected]
KEYWORD: UNITED STATES NORTH AMERICA TEXAS GEORGIA
INDUSTRY KEYWORD: TV AND RADIO ENTERTAINMENT
SOURCE: Cox Media Group
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