It would also be more difficult for many of them to defect to another network in the same city because of pre-existing affiliation deals.

If it does happen, it will likely be an arrangement similar to the affiliation deal with No Fear Racing.

It became a charter affiliate of FOX after signing an affiliation deal in 1987.

The first was New World Communications, which had signed an affiliation deal with Fox in 1994.

The station became an ABC affiliate in 1996 as part of Allbritton's affiliation deal with the network.

As a safeguard, Group W began shopping for affiliation deals of its own.

As a safeguard, it began to shop for an affiliation deal of its own.

A month later, NBC signed a long-term affiliation deal with Outlet.

Analysts expect Delta to hold off on any affiliation deal until after June 20, when its pilots will finish voting on a contract.

However, it is likely that KBHK would have been chosen even without the affiliation deal.