ABC Wins 2023 Broadcast Ratings Battle, Ad-Supported Disney+ Launches With Spectrum Packages and The Messenger Seeks Life Support

Plus: Jonathan Majors books 'Good Morning America' after guilty verdict, ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve...’ lands at No. 1 and RedBird IMI invests in 'The Morning Show' studio [GMA]( [ABC Closes Out 2023 as Most-Watched Broadcast News Network for 11th Year in a Row | Exclusive]( By Loree Seitz ABC News has closed out 2023 as the year’s most-watched broadcast news network for the 11th year in a row, TheWrap can reveal exclusively. First earning the title in 2013, ABC News maintained its ratings dominance as several of its programs — including “World News Tonight with David Muir” and “Good Morning America” — outpaced their competitors with the No. 1 highest total viewers and key demo ratings. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Disney+ app]( [Ad-Supported Disney+ Launches With Spectrum TV Select Packages]( By Lucas Manfredi The ad-supported version of Disney+ has officially become available as part of Spectrum TV Select packages at no additional cost. The move, which stems from a first-of-its-kind carriage agreement between Disney and Charter Communications in September, will offer access to the streaming service through any Disney+ supported device, alongside Disney’s suite of linear television channels. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Jimmy Finkelstein]( [The Messenger's Founder Seeks $20 Million to Keep Struggling News Site Alive | Report]( By Eileen AJ Connelly and Sharon Knolle The Messenger founder Jimmy Finkelstein is looking for more cash from new and current investors to bail out the struggling news start-up, Axios reported Thursday, citing unnamed sources. The report comes as the company, which launched in May with $50 million, moves to lay off nearly two dozen staffers this week across all departments. It’s a big step back from Finkelstein’s highly-touted plans to hire 550 journalists within its first year, with the goal of drawing 100 million monthly viewers. [Read More]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Jonathan Majors]( [Jonathan Majors Books 'Good Morning America' 3 Weeks After Guilty Verdict, Marvel Ouster]( [Ryan Seacrest hosts "New Year's Rockin Eve 2024"]( [‘New Year's Rockin' Eve with Ryan Seacrest’ Lands ABC No. 1 Telecast During Holiday Week | Chart]( [Jeff Zucker's RedBird IMI Invests in 'The Morning Show' Studio Media Res]( [Gerry-Turner-Golden-Bachelor]( [ABC Plans to Build on ‘Golden Bachelor’ Momentum With a Focus on ‘People to Root For’]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Wrap Pro logo] Discover why entertainment executives and professionals rely on the WrapPRO platform daily for exclusive coverage, analysis, deeper reporting, and access to VIP events & screenings throughout the year. [Subscribe Today]( --------------------------------------------------------------- [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [YouTube]( TheWrap | 2034 Armacost Ave Los Angeles, CA 90025 [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [LiveIntent Logo]( [AdChoices Logo](