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CHARGE! and ABC Owned Television Stations Enter Into New Network Affiliation Agreement

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Monday, April 1, 2024
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Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.

Key Points: 
  • Sinclair Broadcast Group, a subsidiary of Sinclair Inc., (Nasdaq: SBGI) today announced a new broadcast affiliate distribution agreement with ABC Owned Television Stations that will make CHARGE!, one of Sinclair’s free, over-the-air, national broadcast TV networks, available on ABC Owned Television Stations’ Diginet 3.
  • and broaden our partnership with ABC Owned Television Stations.
  • Sinclair continues to grow our multicast networks and securing big- 4 network row positioning for the launch of CHARGE!
  • on all eight ABC powerhouse stations was a key strategic initiative," said Lee Schlazer, SVP, of Distribution.

Hey Philly! The American Cancer Society and the City of Philadelphia Urge People to Get Screened for Cancer

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Thursday, September 29, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Sept. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Cancer Society (ACS) and the City of Philadelphia will kick off a citywide Get Screened Philly initiative to encourage residents to put their health first by prioritizing and scheduling age-appropriate screenings for breast, cervical, colorectal, lung, and prostate cancer. Cancer remains the second leading cause of death in Philadelphia. The Get Screened Philly initiative aims to increase cancer screening rates by raising awareness about the importance of recommended screenings and helping people catch up with their regular screening tests.

Key Points: 
  • The ACS, alongside multiple partners, will be working to increase cancer screening rates swiftly and dramatically to pre-pandemic levels and advance health equity in Philadelphia.
  • The screening summit will take place today at the Marriot Philadelphia, following a press conference this morning at City Hall.
  • "Through partnerships like this one with the American Cancer Society, we can impact the health of communities in meaningful ways."
  • The American Cancer Society is on a mission to free the world from cancer.