WABC’s Rebecca Campbell to Head ABC O&Os

By Andrew Gauthier 

TVNewsCheck

Rebecca Campbell today was named president of the ABC Owned Television Stations Group, succeeding Walter Liss, who today announced his retirement. He will immediately move into a consultancy role for the Station Group to assist in the transition.

In her new role Campbell will report directly to Anne Sweeney, co-chairman, Disney Media Networks and president, Disney-ABC Television Group, and have chief management responsibility for the 10 ABC owned television stations and for the group’s ABC National Television Sales rep firm.

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In a statement, Sweeney said: “Rebecca is a strong leader with a proven track record of success” More…

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