ABC Has “Monetized” Gibson’s Gains

Anne Sweeney, president of the Disney-ABC Television Group, expresses her affection for Charles Gibson in today’s Los Angeles Times.

“Charlie is the real deal,” Sweeney says. “I had a strong belief in Charlie, as did many people inside our company. Was the timing faster than what would be considered normal? Probably. But was the result surprising? No.”

Also: “Sweeney said the company had been able to ‘monetize’ the ratings gains” made by World News, “although she would not specify how much…”