Fox’s MyNetworkTV last week announced 11 more affiliation agreements, bringing the carriage commitments for the network that will launch Sept. 5 to 45 percent of the U.S TV universe.
Among the stations joining MyNetworkTV’s roster were Meredith Broadcasting Group’s UPN affiliate KPDX-TV in Portland, Ore. (market 23) and WB affiliate KSMO-TV in Kansas City, Mo. (31); Roberts Broadcasting-owned UPN-affiliate WRBU-TV in St. Louis (21); Venture Technologies Group-owned UPN affiliate WNYA-TV in Albany, N.Y. (55); and two digital stations, Television Wisconsin’s UPN affiliate WISC-TV in Madison (85); and QueenB Television’s UPN affiliate WKBT-TV in LaCrosse-Eau Claire, Wis. (123).
MyNetworkTV also announced deals last week with Raycom Media for its UPN-affiliated WUAB-TV in Cleveland (16), WB-affiliated KFVE-TV in Honolulu (72) and UPN-affiliated WBXH-TV in Baton Rouge, La. (96). In addition, agreements were reached with Capitol Broadcasting for WB-affiliated WWWB-TV in Charlotte, N.C. (27); and Mirage Media for UPN-affiliated KPSE-TV in Palm Springs (153).
Ten Fox-owned stations were committed to MyNetworkTV when it was announced. Sinclair Broadcast Group added 17 affiliates in one deal announced the week before last.
MyTV Carriage Pacts Represent Nearly Half the Country
Mar 13, 2006 • Post A Comment