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ABC News

ABC News offers advertisers access to premium, brand-safe news audiences at massive scale across linear TV, CTV, and digital platforms, backed by Disney's first-party data and advanced targeting capabilities.

New York, New York, United StatesFounded 1945Parent: The Walt Disney Company

Last updated May 13, 2026 by ATDb automated enrichment · Connections updated Jun 2, 2026

Industry
Premium Publisher / Broadcast Media
Business Model
Media/Publisher
Target Market
Enterprise
Employee Count
1001-5000
Revenue Range
$1B+
Stock Symbol
DIS
Parent Company
The Walt Disney Company
API Available
Limited
Market Position

One of the top three U.S. broadcast news networks, leveraging Disney's advertising infrastructure for premium cross-platform ad sales

Overview

ABC News is one of the most prominent news organizations in the United States, operating as the news division of the ABC television network, which is owned by The Walt Disney Company. Founded in 1945, ABC News produces flagship programs including 'World News Tonight,' 'Good Morning America,' '20/20,' and 'Nightline,' reaching tens of millions of viewers weekly across linear television, streaming, and digital platforms. In the AdTech ecosystem, ABC News functions primarily as a premium publisher and media owner, offering advertisers access to highly engaged, brand-safe news audiences across multiple touchpoints. Its digital properties, including ABCNews.com and the ABC News app, provide programmatic and direct advertising opportunities, while its linear and streaming inventory is monetized through traditional broadcast advertising and connected TV (CTV) ad placements via platforms like Hulu and Disney+. As part of the Disney advertising ecosystem, ABC News benefits from Disney Advertising's advanced audience targeting capabilities, first-party data infrastructure, and cross-platform measurement tools. This positions ABC News as a significant player in the premium video and CTV advertising market, competing with other major broadcast news networks for national brand advertising budgets. Disney's scale and data assets give ABC News a competitive edge in offering advertisers sophisticated targeting and attribution solutions.

Products & Features

Linear TV Advertising

National broadcast advertising inventory across ABC News programming including World News Tonight and Good Morning America

Connected TV / Streaming Ads

CTV ad inventory delivered through Hulu, Disney+, and the ABC News streaming app

Digital Display & Video

Programmatic and direct ad placements on ABCNews.com and the ABC News mobile app

Disney Advertising Integration

Access to Disney's unified advertising platform for cross-portfolio audience targeting and measurement

Sponsorships & Branded Content

Custom branded content, segment sponsorships, and native advertising opportunities within ABC News programming

Key Features
Premium brand-safe news environmentCross-platform reach spanning linear, CTV, and digitalDisney first-party audience data and targetingHigh-profile live event advertising (elections, breaking news)Advanced audience segmentation via Disney AdvertisingProgrammatic and direct buying options
Use Cases
National brand awareness campaigns targeting news audiencesPolitical and advocacy advertising during election cyclesCTV advertising targeting cord-cutters and streaming viewersSponsorship of high-profile news events and live coverageCross-platform video campaigns combining linear and digital
Customer Segments
National brand advertisersPolitical campaigns and advocacy groupsPharmaceutical companiesFinancial services advertisersAutomotive brandsConsumer packaged goods companies
Corporate history
  • 1945Founded
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