TheRob

If you like "reports," MSNBC has "reports." (now everyone look in the same direction for your headshot)

Corporate org chart changes: https://tvnewscheck.com/business/article/scripps-names-littleton-new-head-of-local-media-makes-other-appointments/

https://deadline.com/2023/03/disney-general-entertainment-layoffs-hulu-svp-mark-levenstein-amp-freeform-svp-jayne-bieber-20th-tvs-creative-acquisitions-department-1235311119/

He knew it was the end.

SI, itself a dying presence, writes about the slow death of the local sports anchor. https://www.si.com/media/2023/03/21/death-of-the-local-sports-anchor-daily-cover

I don't think the RSN situation has anything to do with the layoffs. These are weak stations in small markets with little potential revenue

I wonder if the algorithm mixed up your interest in KMGH with Scripps Health, which just settled a massive data breach lawsuit.

https://www.nexttv.com/news/directv-sues-nexstar-for-conspiring-with-mission-and-white-knight-to-raise-retrans-fees

Annie Yu returned from her medical leave.

Ms. Fox will anchor weekend nights on WTTG. She made her own hype video.

The Hill will be on at 5ET/4CT.

New anchor for KMBC-TV in Kansas CIty: https://www.adweek.com/tvspy/brya-berry-to-join-kmbc-as-anchor-in-may/247173/

Following up, Scripps confirmed the job cuts. https://www.wcpo.com/money/local-business-news/scripps-cutting-300-jobs-joining-list-of-companies-to-have-layoffs

The winter storm has knocked KPTV and KPDX in Portland off the air.

Changing the post to confirm Spectrum News 13 employee died in the shooting. https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/news/2023/02/22/police--shots-fired-near-scene-of-pine-hills-murder-investigation

Here's an update on Dominion vs FOX News.

Maas civil trial begins. https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/local/former-tv-anchor-equal-pay-trial-against-kusi-tv-begins/509-b19f36b8-4d6f-41ce-9ae9-b72269c6a802

Ratings are not as bad as people think. KCTV is competitive in the afternoon and evening. They are way behind in the morning.

I noticed Gray is starting to hire for its "daily magazine show," which I presume will begin airing in September at the latest. They say it is not a newscast, but it sure looks like a newscast from the description.

It certainly provided a lot of content for NewsNation tonight. Lambert was on Banfield's show after leaving jail. I know a couple of people who worked with him in other markets, and they say he's a good guy, and that he handled the situation about as well as to be expected.

Iger just announced Disney will seek 7,000 job cuts, $5.5 billion in cost reduction overall.

https://www.mediaite.com/tv/watch-don-lemon-calls-off-commercial-break-to-go-off-on-kaitlan-collins-interview/

I sound like a broken record, but the KCTV news director is out after one year on the job.