Mrtraveler01
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7 hours ago, CircleSeven said:
A New M&A.
Sun Broadcasting (owners of CW affiliate WXCW) is buying Univision LPs WUVF/WLZE & Azteca LP WANA from Media Vista Group for $9.75M.
Sun is currently operating the LPs under a LMA while it awaits approval from the FCC.
Tegna recently added Bounce TV on KONG 16.2, clearing the diginet in Seattle for the first time.
WINK also operates WXCW so I wonder if this is a stepping stone towards WINK producing newscasts for WUVF/WLZE. Makes sense considering how fast the Spanish-speaking population is growing in Southwest Florida.
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16 hours ago, rkolsen said:
Interesting they point out antenna and other options are available. Something that may shooting themselves in the foot.
I like how they publically dump on WGN America saying "it's a channel "very few people watch". Not exactly professional even if its true. These ever increasing retransmission fees for OTA channels are pretty idiotic and a big contributor to the rising cost of cable. Ironically by doing this, broadcasting companies like Tribune are driving viewers away. That said Spectrum couldve worded this a little more professionally.
Off topic: I like the background music even if it's a tad overdramatic.
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7 hours ago, CLETVFan said:
All of the Tribune stations are off Spectrum systems in 24 markets.
Here is what Spectrum is running on the channels blacked out. (They also make it known how they really feel about WGN America)
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20 hours ago, tjt24 said:
KDKA-TV chief meteorologist Jeff Verszyla just tweeted that he was let go from the station after 23 years.
I usually like KDKA but that's a pretty crappy move. He didn't even get to say good bye on the air before they fired him.
1 hour ago, rkolsen said:Well this is Radio News but since it’s related to TV WBAL-AM has bought a low power FM translator, W268BA-FM, at 250 watts to fill in some coverage gaps. The radio station also is simulcast on 97.9 HD2.
Image courtesy of Radio-Locator.com
Just because of this I’m guessing Hearst isn’t ready to get out of Radio anytime soon.
Probably not. Correct me if I'm wrong but isn't WBAL and WIYY some of the best performing stations in Baltimore? I'm sure it's a cash cow for them.
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5 hours ago, T.L. Hughes said:
And now, Sinclair is attempting - not believably - to distance themselves from Boris Epshteyn's commentary piece about the migrant tear gassings at the Tijuana border checkpoint, amid heavy criticism and a statement by the National Association of Hispanic Journalists disclosing it is reconsidering allowing Sinclair representatives to attend the organization's job recruitment events. A tweet by Sinclair representatives used the standard-bear response of broadcasters that the opinions "do not reflect the views of Sinclair Broadcast Group.” It's less believable in this case, given that the defense of using tear gas to deter migrants from entering the border has been espoused by other conservative media outlets, including by guests who have discussed this issue on Fox News, with no attempt at distancing.
You also forgot to mention their tweets which said "We also offer our stations reporting from the Beltway and beyond that are not partisan or bias in any way." And "we are committed to fair, unbiased journalism".
You would think their PR department would have something more believable by now.
https://mobile.twitter.com/WeAreSinclair/status/1067926594818199552
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3 hours ago, ColtFromGulfcoast said:
You can't with these people. At first this was a soap opera, then this veered into Telenovela territory....and then sitcom territory......and now I think we've reached animated sitcom about a dumbass idiot territory
That's not fair. Usually the dumbass idiot is still somewhat likeable.
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More Houston news, it looks like KTXH My20 (sister to FOX O&O KRIV) is bringing back it's former 1980's slogan...sort of. Say hello to My20 Vision. It debuts Monday Sept. 24.
http://mikemcguff.blogspot.com/2018/09/ktxh-bringing-back-that-20-vision.html?m=1
I like it. Definitely more creative than something like "Fox 26 Plus".
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This is something I very seldom say about anything Sinclair-related, but I am impressed. Very clean and stylish graphics. I actually get a bit of a KABC vibe from them, actually.
That slogan... what the hell is that supposed to be?
What do you mean? It's a very creative and imaginative slogan that doesn't scream "bland" or "corporate" or "generic" at all.
EDIT: Its actually Sinclair's mission statement. Why someone thought copying the corporate mission statement verbatim would be a good idea for a slogan is anyones guess (I'm sure Hunt Valley was involved).
https://www.glassdoor.com/Overview/Working-at-Sinclair-Broadcast-Group-EI_IE4585.11,35.htm
https://mobile.twitter.com/wearesinclair?lang=en
That said this was long overdue for WBFF. And it looks like it was worth the wait. Glad they actually put effort into the new set and made it look nice unlike another station down I-95 *cough* WJLA *cough*.
With corporate right down the street, youd think they'd want to provide these stations with the best they can possibly have.
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Ugh, they went with the italic font from their bowl game coverage. And it totally clashes with the font used for the down, distance, quarter, and time.
It probably would look decent if it wasnt italicized.
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This Monday.
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Here is the open from the inaugural newscast.
Is the L-Bar new or have they been using that for a while?
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A KUSA viewer took exception to the "end of the world" music that NBC chose for the SCOTUS special report:
Good lord people can be stupid. But Kyle Clark hit the nail on the head with that one and handled it better than I ever could.
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KTVI Chief Meteorologist Dave Murray announced that he is going to retire in September. Glenn Zimmerman will take his place.
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They have used variations of those logos and graphics in the past. Its definitely the sign of something new ahead but this has been the slowest implementation of this new logo and graphics I've ever seen. Almost all their promos now involve graphics like those.
And based on the promos I've seen, they do seem to be going with "KMOV 4".
It's time for a refresh, those Belo graphics have been in use for over 4 years now and they haven't aged that well.
I was at a fair in downtown St. Louis today and happened to walk past KMOV. This is what I saw.
Make from it what you will.
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They have used variations of those logos and graphics in the past. Its definitely the sign of something new ahead but this has been the slowest implementation of this new logo and graphics I've ever seen. Almost all their promos now involve graphics like those.
And based on the promos I've seen, they do seem to be going with "KMOV 4".
It's time for a refresh, those Belo graphics have been in use for over 4 years now and they haven't aged that well.
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I'm getting a TWC/Spectrum News vibe out of CHCH's news graphics.
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what about CBS, FOX, or NBC affiliates in the top 100 with fewer followers?
are there any ABC (or CBS, NBC, FOX) affiliates where the CW or MNTV affiliate ranks higher than them? $inclair claims KDNL is ranked 5th, below CW affiliate KPLR, it had the Cardinals and Blues games before most of them moved to cable, doesn't have any sports now
WPGH only has 772 followers and WUTV only has 229. Other Sinclair stations with no news departments (both are outsourced to the NBC affiliates in their respective markets).
https://mobile.twitter.com/fox53wpgh
https://mobile.twitter.com/fox29buffalo?lang=en
But WXLV has slightly more, they have 1,516 followers.
https://mobile.twitter.com/ABC45TV
Definitely shows the importance in having an internal news department when it comes to have a strong-performing station.
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Allman has also been fired from his talk-show on KFTK-FM.
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how does KImmel do in STL compared to other places?
If it's like all the other ABC shows, very poorly. All ABC shows perform poorly in STL. KDNL is one of the worst performing affiliates in the country.
But the reason ABC doesn't do anything about it is because Sinclair bundles KDNL's affiliation agreement with ABC with it's better performing affiliates like WSYX, KATU, and KOMO (the affiliation agreement was made prior to them buying the Allbritton stations).
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On one hand I'm really surprised Sinclair fired him, he seemed like a perfect fit for Sinclair culturally and clearly had no problem following the company talking points.....on the other hand when you threaten to "ram a hot poker" up a teenagers butt it's really hard to defend that person and keep him employed.
My guess is that Sinclair will just take a "wait and see" approach by not replacing Allman with anything significant and hope that the Tribune merger is approved and KTVI can start producing news for KDNL (or where ever ABC affiliation in St. Louis ends up).
Exactly. His whole program was a right-wing opinion based talk show so obviously Sinclair had no problem with that. But it's hard to defend someone when they threaten a high school student.
But to be fair, I live in St. Louis and I didn't even know he made those comments. His program on KDNL is so low on the radar that if you asked 10 people in St. Louis about his show, 8 wouldn't know it even existed. I wouldn't be surprised if whatever is on KPLR at those times beat KDNL in the ratings.This was another sad excuse for Sinclair to satisfy their news requirements for their affiliation agreement with ABC.
Now Sinclair has to hope that they are able to get KTVI or else they'll have to scramble to come up with another half-ass version of Plan B.
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In actuality, they gave more to republicans than democrats that year and didn't directly, to my knowledge, ask their employees for political contributions. Again, I don't think media/broadcasting/communication companies should have a PAC.
Correct.
https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/pacgot.php?cmte=C00567388&cycle=2016
https://www.opensecrets.org/pacs/lookup2.php?strID=C00567388
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KOB updated their look and picked up.. This is the place...
It is horrendous.
The music doesn't bug me as much as the bad CNN knockoff graphics.
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My opinion is that the DMAs should be:
* Denver counties in SE Wyoming --> Cheyenne
* Salt Lake counties in SW Wyoming --> Casper (Gray has set precedence there with KGWR)
* Denver counties in NE Wyoming --> Cheyenne
* Teton County is OK in Idaho Falls, while the northern counties in Billings are okay there (Sheridan should join them)
* Crook and Weston are OK in Rapid City
I disagree with you about SW Wyoming. Rock Springs/Green River are much closer to Salt Lake than they are to Cheyenne or Casper. And the Salt Lake stations including all the independent ones have been on cable there for the longest time. The only Casper stations on cable there are KTWO, KGWC (because of KGWR), and KCWC.
http://www.allwest.com/pages/tv-channels.aspx
The rest of what you said does make sense though. The only reason I can think of as to why the Denver DMA is so spotty in Wyoming and Nebraska is because the Denver stations tend to be the go-to for cable systems in regions in isolated parts of the West that couldn't get a local version of a particular network (because the Denver stations came in via satelite). I could be wrong but that's my educated guess at least. I do know that KUSA was the default NBC affilate in Rapid City for that period in time between KEVN losing the NBC affiliation and KNBN starting up.
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Yep! It appears that KGWC will meet the fate of KFXF, KJCT, WAGT, WIFR, KSPR, KXJB, KVTV > KYLX, & WFXS > WZAW, down on their luck full power stations rescued by Gray and converted to low power status in order to avoid possible closure and satisfy FCC regulations.
Although to be fair, KGWC is more deserving of this treatment than any of those other stations you've mentioned. That station was a joke. But then again, so is the Casper TV market as a whole.
For a long time it was basically KTWO and everyone else. Then IMWC decided to bring some competition in but they still weren't able to compete. Now that Gray has taken over, Casper is no-longer a one horse town. Although with this Gray deal, who knows if that will change.
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I'm surprised they haven't done anything like that sooner. Especially since NY1 has had a Spanish language channel for quite some time now.