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ABC Escalates Battle With FCC, Launches On-Air Campaign Urging Public Support

ABC has started a public campaign urging viewers to support the network and its affiliates during disputes with the FCC. The effort focuses on protecting "The View" and eight Disney-owned stations facing license reviews and equal time rule issues. Commercials featuring Barbara Walters encourage the public to "Use your voice" to push back against the agency.

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ABC transitioned its legal battle with the FCC into a public awareness campaign using on-air advertisements.

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  1. ABC Launches On-Air Campaign Against FCC Investigations

    ABC has started a public campaign urging viewers to support the network and its affiliates during disputes with the FCC. The effort focuses on protecting "The View" and eight Disney-owned stations facing license reviews and equal time rule issues. Commercials featuring Barbara Walters encourage the public to "Use your voice" to push back against the agency.

    What's confirmed:

    • ABC launched an on-air campaign asking viewers to support the network and eight Disney-owned affiliates in disputes with the FCC.
    • The disputes involve FCC investigations into equal time rules and broadcast license renewals.
    • The network is using commercials on "The View" and local stations to raise awareness of FCC actions.
    • One commercial urging viewers to "Use your voice" features Barbara Walters.
    • The FCC is led by Chairman Brendan Carr.

    Still unconfirmed:

    • The FCC received over 16,000 public comments following the launch of the campaign.
    • FCC Chairman Brendan Carr accused ABC of conducting a misinformation campaign.
    • KGO-TV is appealing to the public to contact the FCC to help the station stay on the air.
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