Disney’s multiplatform Super Bowl plan frustrates ABC affiliates
Disney is airing the Super Bowl on ABC, ESPN, Disney+, ESPN2, ESPNU, and NFL Network, to the chagrin of local station affiliates.
CNBC reports: Disney is airing the Super Bowl on ABC, ESPN, Disney+, ESPN2, ESPNU, and NFL Network, to the chagrin of local station affiliates.
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