The chair of the Federal Communications Commission said on social media Friday he asked the enforcement bureau of the FCC to open an investigation into Disney and ABC over concerns that the company may have been “violating FCC equal employment opportunity” with its diversity equity and inclusion programs.
Federal Communications Commission says its DEI efforts may breach equal employment opportunity regulations
The Federal Communications Commission has alerted the Walt Disney Company and its ABC unit that it will begin an investigation into the diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the media giant. The FCC said in a letter dated Friday that it wants to "ensure that Disney and ABC have not been violating FCC equal employment opportunity regulations by promoting invidious forms of DEI discrimination.
The head of the Federal Communications Commission on Friday said he is opening an investigation into the diversity practices of Walt Disney and its ABC unit, saying they may violate U.S. equal employment opportunity regulations.
The Walt Disney Co. (DIS) is laying off around 200 employees, or just under 6% of the combined staff at its ABC News Group and Disney Entertainment Networks units, according to a new report from The Wall Street Journal.
Disney and DirecTV reached a deal over the weekend to restore service to the Mouse House's “entire portfolio of networks,” including ESPN and ABC as the college and pro football seasons kick into high gear.
The deal ends a two-week stalemate between the content provider and cable company.
The agreement comes just in time to let DirecTV customers check out Sunday's Emmy Awards, and Monday Night Football.
DirecTV has rejected Walt Disney Co's offer to restore the ABC network to subscribers to watch Tuesday's U.S. presidential debate, which ABC News is hosting.
Just before the start of Monday Night Football, tensions in the ongoing contract battle between cable provider DirecTV and the Walt Disney Company have ratcheted up another notch, and a resolution is not yet in sight—meaning that millions of Americans may be unable to watch tonight's game.
The contract dispute could prevent DirecTV subscribers from watching US Open tennis or Monday Night Football.
More than 11 million DirecTV subscribers lost access Sunday afternoon to channels owned by Disney DIS 0.63%increase; green up pointing triangle, including ESPN and ABC, as the satellite broadcaster and entertainment giant were unable to come to terms on a new distribution deal.