ABC15 Arizona

What ABC15 Arizona does

ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV) is a Phoenix-based local broadcast television station operating as the ABC network affiliate for the Phoenix metropolitan area and broader Arizona market. Founded in 1979 and wholly owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), the station operates a dual-station portfolio alongside companion outlet The Spot - Arizona 61 (KASW-TV). Core programming centers on local and statewide news, weather, sports, and investigative journalism, supported by specialized editorial units such as ABC15 Investigations, Let ABC15 Know (consumer advocacy), ABC15 Sports Extra, Uplifting Arizona, Operation Safe Roads, Smart Shopper, and the America 250 initiative.

The station's technology footprint combines linear over-the-air broadcast with a multi-platform digital distribution stack: the abc15.com website, a mobile and connected-TV streaming app, the Storm Shield weather-alert application, and presence across social platforms (Facebook, Instagram, X, YouTube, Roku). Content is distributed free over-the-air and through major CTV and pay-TV partners including Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and traditional cable/satellite providers. Headcount is reported at 251–500 employees, consistent with a major-market local news operation including on-air talent, production, sales, and digital staff.

ABC15 generates revenue primarily through television and digital advertising sales, with no subscription or paywall pricing on its content. The station does not disclose revenue separately as a unit of E.W. Scripps. Its value proposition to advertisers is regional reach across the Phoenix DMA and Arizona, audience trust anchored by a 40+ year operating history, and brand recognition from a Peabody Award for investigative journalism. End users (viewers) access programming at no cost, and engagement is monetized indirectly via advertising and retransmission/carriage arrangements negotiated at the Scripps corporate level.

Name

ABC15 Arizona

Legal name

The E.W. Scripps Company

Website

https://abc15.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV) is a Phoenix-based ABC network affiliate owned by The E.W. Scripps Company, delivering local news, weather, sports, and investigative journalism to the Phoenix metro and broader Arizona market via broadcast, streaming, and digital platforms.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Local Broadcast Television News

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612), Television Broadcasting Stations (516120), Radio and Television Broadcasting Stations (5161), Media Streaming Distribution Services, Social Networks, and Other Media Networks and Content Providers (5162)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Network-Affiliated Local Radio Stations (News/Talk/Sports Syndication Affiliates) (MPABACAF)

akta.pro secondary industry

Weather & Emergency Information Channels (MPABAIAF)

Keywords

• Local television news
• Broadcast journalism
• Weather forecasting
• Investigative reporting
• Consumer advocacy

Headquarters

HQ city

Phoenix

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising revenue: Television advertising sales including local, regional, and national commercials; digital advertising on website and streaming platforms

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV) is a Phoenix-based ABC network affiliate that delivers local news, weather forecasts, sports coverage, and investigative journalism to the Arizona market. The station broadcasts over-the-air, distributes through streaming platforms and pay TV providers, and supports consumers through mobile applications including Storm Shield and the ABC15 Streaming App. It also operates the Let ABC15 Know consumer investigation program and a companion station, The Spot - Arizona 61 (KASW-TV).

Product overview

ABC15 Arizona operates as a multi-platform local news organization comprising two television stations (KNXV-TV/ABC15 Arizona and KASW-TV/The Spot - Arizona 61), a suite of mobile and streaming applications, and specialized consumer-focused services. The core offering centers on local broadcast television delivering news, weather, sports, and investigative journalism, supplemented by digital products including the Storm Shield weather app and ABC15 Streaming App for mobile and connected TV access. Specialized programming includes ABC15 Sports Extra for college sports coverage, the Let ABC15 Know consumer investigation unit with its On the Road community events, and themed content series such as America 250, Uplifting Arizona, Operation Safe Roads, and Smart Shopper.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• The Spot - Arizona 61: Arizona 61 (KASW-TV) is a Phoenix-based media station operated alongside ABC15 Arizona as part of Scripps Media's local broadcast operations.

Products and services

• ABC15 Arizona (KNXV-TV) Local News Broadcast Phoenix-based local television news station providing news, weather, sports, and investigative journalism coverage for the Arizona market.
• The Spot - Arizona 61 (KASW-TV) Secondary television station (KASW-TV) operated by Scripps alongside ABC15 Arizona as part of the same Phoenix broadcast group.
• Storm Shield App Severe weather alert application providing real-time weather notifications and radar information for Arizona residents.
• ABC15 Streaming App Mobile and connected TV application enabling streaming access to live broadcasts, on-demand video content, and local programming from ABC15 Arizona.
• Let ABC15 Know Consumer investigation service that helps Arizona residents resolve consumer issues including contractor disputes, scams, and financial fraud.

Quantifiable outcome

• Peabody Award recognition for special investigation

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• The E.W. Scripps CompanycoreOthersParent company providing corporate ownership, operational support, and national news network resources including Scripps News integration

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Market position

Strengths4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/abc15
• YouTubeyoutube.com/abc15
• Facebookfacebook.com/ABC15
• Instagraminstagram.com/abc15arizona
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abc15-arizona

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles5 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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