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Disney vs. Nexstar and Sinclair: What Do They Each Have to Lose in the Jimmy Kimmel Standoff?

“With an older base of viewers who tend to be more conservative, Sinclair and Nexstar are trying to protect their advertising base while Disney has a younger, more diverse audience across its offerings,” Parks Associates Vice President of Research Jennifer Kent told TheWrap. “Time will tell if this particular content fight will impact viewership, but Sinclair and Nexstar have more to lose due to their precarious position in the market as the entertainment world shifts to streaming-first models.”

From the article, "Disney vs. Nexstar and Sinclair: What Do They Each Have to Lose in the Jimmy Kimmel Standoff?" by Lucas Manfredi  and Corbin Bolies

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