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WCAX says they are the last non-group CBS affiliate in the country. Is that true? if so it's a bittersweet day in local television

 

http://www.wcax.com/story/35342251/wcax-sold-to-gray-television

They're wrong. There's KFMB which is a locally/family owned CBS affiliate.

They are not pushing Savannah out. She signed a four years contract in December, They would not have renewed it if they were planning to push her out.

Did I say they were going to push her out? No. I said, it makes it easier to push her out. And if you've been around this forum for a while, you will know that signing a long-term contract means jack-squat. They can and have pushed out tv personalities with many years left on their contract...

Having Hoda there makes it easier for the head honchos to push Savannah out. Quite honestly, I wouldn't mind having Hoda alongside Matt. Nothing against Savannah, though.

But that relevant internet is just like that CIA Crack....it's sucking your brains out quicker.

TV sucked our (analog creatures) brains at much slower rates, because we had time to digest all the media we were exposed to.

 

Now you young-uns got all that near field RF exposure at much higher rates....and those video games, free tranny porn and Candy Crush has made all your millennial asses bigger than a Kardashians.

 

(Sluuuuurrrrrrppppp)

 

You keep placing all those eggs of yours in that "Internet is Everything " basket...

When the power goes out, and the Norks bomb San Francisco (and Austin) , I will watch you whine and bitch that you can't get your uber, back page hookers or deal dash meals because Kijm Jun Un nuked your net nodes.

 

Gurgle, gurgle

Sluuuurrrrrpppppppp!!!!

Golly Eat, don't burst the kid's bubble.

Or better yet, don't crush the boy's candies.

Let him have a taste of ATSC3.0 before his dreams get shattered.

I doubt they wanna move Kristen or Ama so likely Dion will join Eric on weekend evenings (if offered a job).

It doesn't mention Natasha...but it should.

 

All hail Natasha...queen of whatever.

Honestly, I don't think they would want to touch the AM show. They spent all that time and got flak for blowing up the morning news team in favor of Reggie and Natasha. Why mess with a long-term project? I mean, there's a reason why they went with two unknowns in the market. Give it some time, since the other stations in town seem to be digging their own graves with all the instability. I mean, the only station that's really going to give them headaches is KNTV.

Natasha has cult status....not sure what Dion Lim brings to the equation,

Word.

When she was here in SD, the dudes would drool just by looking at her. Hell, Natasha caused an accident one time. I blame it on her goddess figure:

Where does in the article does it say anything about Natasha? For all we know, they could be looking to make changes on the PM newscasts. Or IIRC, doesn't Eric solo anchor on weekends? There's another spot for Dion

Is there 1 Nexstar station that has or has been allowed to keep it's chopper?

Except for the Texas stations, all the top 10 markets face the same crazy union rules.

 

If you think 3 times cost is crazy? San Francisco labor and union cost also far exceed normal.*

 

In addition, you must hire X number gays, X number trans ,X number disabled, X number of drug addicts, homeless, beggers ,3 legged chickens , pink unicorns, and 6 rescue pets.

 

*Based on official guesses by the Eatnews institute of Destitute, Fl.

And the set has to be made using environmentally friendly materials...

So when does WLS start going into panic mode?

I'm just restating what Eat News said because I agree with him.

 

Also, I only said the mainstream media weren't that relevant, but yeah, I should've clarified this. The mainstream media is still relevant, however, just not as relevant as they were 10 (or even 5) years ago, especially the mediums they deliver content on (cable, TV), because with a lot of people younger than 40, why wait for the 6 o'clock news when you can get it online, some of which from alternative news outlets?

 

And last, I hate the elitism that has permeated journalism in the mainstream media's recent years, not listening to citizen journalists (which is why I consider Fresco and blogs to be godsends to journalism), or alternative media outlets just because they're not a part of the club known as mainstream journalism. Which leads me to this point that relates to that: Why does the mainstream media shove "diversity" down our throats when they themselves lack diversity in ideas and (yes that's right) race?

The problem with "alternative news outlets", "citizen journalists" is that many lack the training/schooling/knowledge that we must expect from the journalism profession. Yes, you could make the bigger argument that true journalism has been dying for a while now. However, some of these "alternative news outlets" are no different than the biased mainstream media. These blogs/"citizen journalists" give a voice to those individuals whom feel that their message is not being heard or who feel that there are others like them out there looking for the same kind of attention. Good or bad, that's up for debate. The dangerous part lies in the fact that you can't really hold a Joe Shmoe "citizen journalist" accountable for misinformation or spreading lies like you could the likes of Wolf Blitzer or CNN/FOX News, etc.

The problem lies in the fact that most of the public is unable to distinguish what is true/fake/opinion. People believe what ever fits the narrative, and that is NOT what the journalism profession should stand for.

As far as not waiting for the 6pm news, etc. You're correct. However, this just follows the natural progression of time, of how information makes it to the public. i.e.: (word of mouth>Newspapers>radio>television>internet). Eventually something else will come along and push the Internet back as a different method of delivery.

This whole issue is multi-pronged. You can't have one conversation without taking into account everything else that effects it.

The reason why they became broke is because they aren't that relevant anymore, but yeah, I agreee with you, eapecially the part about that there are no-bias news outlets called alternative media, and many of them get shut out because of the elitism (not to mention their hypocrisy about diversity right down to lack of diversity in ideas, and yes, race) that permeates the mainstream media these days

If they were not relevant anymore, then they would cease to exist... So you're mistaken there.

Secondly: What the heck are you arguing about now? Biased and non-biased news sources exist for one reason or another (whether you like them or not). Construct some coherent sentences.

i think someone lost their plastic pocket protector in old studio 10c

#FakeNews

"The Live w/ Kelly Studio" has been expanded. The old set (TV13B), has been gone for a while since 2010 I recall, as they've combined both studios together to create one large studio for the Live with Kelly show. Though I believe they did utilize the Live with Kelly space once for a special election night coverage but that was way back in 2008, but they haven't used it since.

The Live set seems pretty versatile that they should have no issues using it as a backup for EWN.

Maybe crewing issues? The Live With Kelly studio uses regular camera operators and unless the cameras cannot be routed to the WABC control room they may need more technical staff as they're normally automated.

Hmm. Interesting. Good points.

Why couldn't they use the Live with Kelly studio? Is that affected as well?

You must have us confused with medialine.com

I thought you were supposed to eat him? Shark not hungry?

uh yeah, i buy that. well - if you're not in the biz that makes you the biggest loser of all- of course you all are in the biz, i only find out about these sites via coworkers moron- Plus the fact you all cut and paste articles from other industry sites which make you extreme losers- especially posting about nonsense into the wee hours of the morning.

Waah Waah Waah.

Yawn. Incoherent rant.

Time for a nap mr. nobody. You're very cranky.

Seriously ...

I don't know a single regular poster here that claims to be in the TV biz...

I see a lot of people with some good working knowledge of the biz here....but nobody dumb enough to admit to being so fucking stupid as to work in TV news.

 

What kind of dumb ass would do that?

We usually get one of those "entertaining" trolls every once in a while. But this time we got one of those "fake news" crying, CNN trolling, Linda Church-hating, WPIX loathing fella.

Ahh, gotta love the internet and times we live in.

ah, it is private property = but YOU don't make the rules AND supposedly everyone here is in News or a journalist of some type and it's just professional courtesy to extend the first amendment dimwit

"Professional courtesy" is not legally binding...dimwit

And not everyone here is in news or a journalist. There are many news enthusiasts. Of course, you wouldn't know that because you've only had your account for less than 2 months...

wow,nobody asked me? what kind of "Journalist" are you? do you know what the First Ammendment is? i can post my opinion where ever I feel like... loser

Well, considering TVnewsTalk is not public property nor does it belong to the United States government, that means that you can't post where ever you feel like it.

And you should really check your spelling. It's A-M-E-N-D-M-E-N-T. 1 M after the A.

Such a horrid speller you are.

NVM, nobody must be mardek's daddy. Such an aggressive fella

Much like yourself, there is someone on here who feels that it's his duty to expose, improve, etc. the news industry. You really don't want me to summon him so you two can join forces.

 

You only have 2.5 to 4.5 years before he leaves here for good, though...unless you are him.

Oh maw gawd, Mardek came back from the dead as Nobody.

yah, i just posted 3 links to prove my point and you're more concerned about saving face thats been planted in your butt for too long. obviously 3 pix11 folk here trolling with aliases to throw everybody off

Meow

you're even worse 2,300 messages in 10 years, on this godforsaken site.. oy

Wow, you really are some piece of work if you have to go and search through someone's profile to try and stir shit up.

Second, NOBODY asked you to be here, to post here, to give your opinions- YOU chose to be here. So turn off your computer little boy, and slither back into obscurity, because NOBODY cares about what you have to say.

Uh, that wouldn't be a reply - that would be an update.

Don't be the anal guy that points out spelling errors and unimportant issues related to the posts

Take it easy guy. No need to get worked up for nothing.

P.S.: You should get your sodium levels checked since you seem to be extra salty.