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ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

Today, ABC News announced 72+ hours of comprehensive coverage of the 2024 election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with special programming on ABC; ABC News Live, the 24/7 streaming news channel available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV and other platforms; and ABC News Digital properties, including the ABC News app. Streaming coverage begins Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 a.m. EST, and network coverage kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. EST. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead the network’s coverage. He will be joined by ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, senior national correspondent Terry Moran and Washington, D.C., bureau chi

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October 22, 2024

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 6th Consecutive Week

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (843,000) for the week of Oct. 14, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 6th week in a row. “Nightline” posted gains on the previous week in Adults 25-54 (+3% – 180,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (8% – 110,000 vs. 102,000). Season to date, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+2% – 989,000 vs. 958,000) versus the comparable weeks last season, posting its largest Total Viewer audience in 5 years — since the 2019-2020 season. This week, “Nightline” covered One Direction member Liam Payne’s death; the return of the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show; the sentencing of the Turpin children’s foster parents; the beginning of the Delphi double murder trial; ABC News Studios’ special “Bruce Springsteen: Backstage and Backstreets”; the Menendez brothers’ relatives pushing the Los Angeles district attorney to recommend resentencing and more.

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October 15, 2024

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 5th Consecutive Week

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (903,000) for the week of Oct. 7, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 5th straight week. “Nightline” was up year to year in Total Viewers (+1% – 903,000 vs. 891,000). Season to date, “Nightline” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, leading in overall viewers and in the key Adult news demo for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 1.002 million vs. 958,000) versus the comparable weeks last season, posting its largest Total Viewer audience in 5 years — since the 2019-2024 season. This week, “Nightline” covered the Oct. 7 attacks on Israel and the war in Gaza one year later; Hurricane Milton; Sean “Diddy” Combs facing an ongoing legal battle in a New York City courtroom; Eva Longoria discussing Latino representation in Hollywood in the new ABC News Studios special “Lat

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October 8, 2024

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 4th Consecutive Week

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (913,000) for the week of Sept. 30, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” for the 4th week in a row. On Monday (9/30/24), “Nightline” turned in its top telecast in Adults 18-49 (313,000) in 9 months and best performance in Adults 25-54 (396,000) in 4 months — since 1/15/24 and 6/6/24, respectively. Season to date, “Nightline” ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers, Adults 25-54 and Adults 18-49, leading in overall viewers and in the key Adult news demo for the 3rd straight year. In addition, “Nightline” is up in Total Viewers (+5% – 996,000 vs. 948,000) versus the comparable weeks last season, posting its largest Total Viewer audience in 5 years – since the 2019-2024 season. This week, “Nightline” covered Sean “‘Diddy” Combs indictment; the vice-presidential debate; Hurricane Helene; Jimmy Carter turning 100; the massive Iranian attack on Israel;

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October 1, 2024

‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 Across the Board During Premiere Week for the 3rd Consecutive Year, Leading CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

For the opening week of the 2024-2025 season, ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (939,000), Adults 25-54 (230,000) and Adults 18-49 (155,000) for the week of Sept. 23, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research, leading CBS’ “After Midnight” and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers.” “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in all key measures during premiere week for the 3rd consecutive year. “Nightline” posted double-digit gains week to week across the board: Total Viewers (+21% – 939,000 vs. 778,000), Adults 25-54 (+43% – 230,000 vs. 161,000) and Adults 18-49 (+72% – 155,000 vs. 90,000), drawing its largest overall audience in 10 months — since w/o 11/27/23. “Nightline” increased year to year in Total Viewers (+22% – 939,000 vs. 769,000), Adults 25-54 (+7% – 230,000 vs. 214,000) and Adults 18-49 (+5% – 155,000 vs. 148,000). In addition, “Nightline” turned in its most-watched premiere week in 5 years — since the 2019-2020 season. On Monday (9/23/24), “Nightline”

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September 30, 2024

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

Today, ABC News announced coverage of the 2024 election and the vice presidential candidates with special programming on ABC, the 24/7 streaming news network ABC News Live, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV, and other platforms on Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. EDT. ABC network coverage will kick off with a one-hour linear and streaming special report, “Race for the White House,” beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Immediately following ABC News’ presentation of the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate simulcast at 9:00 p.m. EDT, the network and streaming channel will provide a post-debate program with reporting on and analysis of the vice presidential candidates, issues, and the state of the race. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir leads the network’s coverage with ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chie

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September 18, 2024

ABC News Announces Monthlong, Network-Wide Coverage Celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage, Including the Primetime Special ‘Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny’ Airing Oct. 11 at 8 P.M. Edt on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News announced today dedicated month-long coverage celebrating Hispanic and Latin American (HLA) Heritage Month. The network-wide coverage will celebrate the diverse and unique history and heritage of the multifaceted Hispanic and Latin American community, including the contributions of individuals from multiple origin countries. The special coverage will culminate with a new, one-hour primetime special, “Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny,” which will celebrate the resiliency, artistry, and ingenuity of Hollywood’s creative Latino community while providing an in-depth look at representation, visibility and creative opportunity both in front of and behind the camera. Reported by award-winning ABC News correspondent and “What Would You Do?” host John Quiñones, the groundbreaking special will illuminate the career experiences of some of the globe’s most famous Latino stars, including co-executive producer and titular star of ABC’s hit show “Will Trent,” Ramón Rodríguez; actres

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September 17, 2024

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (930,000), Adults 25-54 (230,000) and Adults 18-49 (147,000) for the week of Sept. 9, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. For the 3rd week in a row, “Nightline” posted across-the-board increases in Total Viewers (+31% – 930,000 vs. 708,000), Adults 25-54 (+59% – 230,000 vs. 145,000) and Adults 18-49 (+62% – 147,000 vs. 91,000). “Nightline” drew its largest overall audience in nearly 10 months and posted its strongest key Adult numbers in over 3 months — since the weeks of 11/27/23 and 6/10/24, respectively. “Nightline” surged gains year to year in Total Viewers (+46% – 930,000 vs. 635,000), Adults 25-54 (+68% – 230,000 vs. 137,000) and Adults 18-49 (+101% – 147,000 vs. 73,000). On Monday (9/9/24), “Nightline” delivered its most-watched telecast (1.229 million) in 8 months — since 1/15/24. This week, “Nightline” covered the Presidential debate highlights from Trump and Harris’s first showdown of 2024; the

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July 14, 2024

ABC News To Air One-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,’ Anchored by David Muir and President Joe Biden’s Address Sunday, July 14, on ABC

ABC News announced today continuing special coverage of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the deadly shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will anchor a one-hour primetime special, “Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,” on Sunday, July 14, immediately after the network airs President Joe Biden’s address to the nation from the Oval Office beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. President Biden’s remarks will air at 5:00 p.m. PT, and the network special will air at 8:00 p.m. PT. Muir will be joined by chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, “World News Tonight” Saturday anchor and “Good Morning America” weekend co-anchor Whit Johnson, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, correspondent Aaron Katersky and executive

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July 2, 2024

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 6th Consecutive Week

Week of June 24, 2024: ABC News’ “Nightline” ranked No. 1 in Total Viewers (787,000) the week of June 24, 2024, based on Live + Same Day Data from Nielsen Media Research. “Nightline” outperformed CBS’ “After Midnight” (539,000) and NBC’s “Late Night with Seth Meyers” (747,000) in overall viewers for the 6th consecutive week. “Nightline” posted week-to-week gains across the board: Total Viewers (+3% – 787,000 vs. 766,000), Adults 25-54(+1% – 176,000 vs. 175,000) and Adults 18-49 (+9% – 124,000 vs. 114,000). “Nightline” improved on the same week last year in all key target demos: Total Viewers (+5% – 787,000 vs. 750,000), Adults 25-54 (+5% – 176,000 vs. 167,000) and Adults 18-49 (+22% – 124,000 vs. 102,000). Season to date, “Nightline” is growing versus the comparable weeks last season in Total Viewers (+1% – 910,000 vs. 899,000), posting its largest overall audience in 3 years — since the 2020-2021 season. This week “Nightline” covered Lindsay Lohan returning to Disney for “Freaky Frid

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ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 6th Consecutive Week

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 5th Consecutive Week

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 4th Consecutive Week

‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 Across the Board During Premiere Week for the 3rd Consecutive Year, Leading CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

ABC News Announces Monthlong, Network-Wide Coverage Celebrating Hispanic and Latin American Heritage, Including the Primetime Special ‘Latinos in Hollywood: Owning Our Destiny’ Airing Oct. 11 at 8 P.M. Edt on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in All Key Demos vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’

ABC News To Air One-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,’ Anchored by David Muir and President Joe Biden’s Address Sunday, July 14, on ABC

ABC News’ ‘Nightline’ Ranks No. 1 in Total Viewers vs. CBS’ ‘After Midnight’ and NBC’s ‘Late Night With Seth Meyers’ for 6th Consecutive Week

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