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the amazing thing is that Meredith isn't a bad owner. KCTV, KPTV, and WFSB show that they know how to properly run a station. Yet when it comes to WGCL they can't do anything right; the talent seems to only last 2 years at the station leading to a constant revolving door, they change their branding every 5 to 6 years, their syndication lineup is scarce and they rely on infomercials to fill time ( a top 10 market station airing infomercials at 1pm every day is inexcusable), they have absolutely no identity in the Atlanta new landscape, and to top it all off they haven't been able to take advantage of Tenga/Gannett's total mismanagement of WXIA.

I think WGCL46 has the right people in place, but they just can't stop being dysfunctional. I did see with Amanda, doing the Morning news somewhat making WXIA a competitive in the AM where both tied in third place. However, there needs to be tough love to Ms. Davis. Meanwhile Meredith isn't a bad company, if WOIO/19 & KTVT/11 could from the gutter to compete with the three big dogs; then WGCL/46 can do the same thing as well too. It just needs to stop with the shit show.

Well at least she wasn't drunk THIS time.

Progress...not perfection.

(thunk)

 

I see a sweeps piece for the Feb. Book....

"Riding The Marta...this Anchorwoman's Story"

Or an UBER

KHOU's changes were very radical considering with the new news director from KGW installing hubby as lead AM anchor with Lisa Hernandez and then bumping Greg Hurst off of the 10P for Mia Gradney and Len Cannon. ITs bad when the only stable newscast is your noon newscast.

What newscast does Greg Hurst anchor now and is Mia Gradney the only female primetime anchor?

Whoo Hoo!

Mimosa's for everyone!

How about just orange juice?

Weren't they together on the latter program for FOX 5 Atlanta?

They were the orignal team on Good Day Atlanta starting in 1992.

Former WAGA anchor Amanda Davis will be WGCL's new morning anchor, replacing Gloria Neal who left last month.

 

http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/12/07/amanda-davis-taking-morning-anchor-spot-at-cbs46-for-gloria-neal/

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2016/12/8/struggling-atlanta-anchor-hires-twice-arrested-anchor has it as well too.

KYTX has sure gone the cheapie-cheap/whos-that route at 6 & 10. Not the way to go up against KLTV, I'm afraid. Meanwhile, at least WFAA isn't quite that bad, but oh has there been the revolving door there since the sale (not that the other north TX news stations haven't had their own dizzying amounts of talent changes lately).

KHOU 11 seems have changed as well too, and it the ratings seem to have fallen as well too.

WMAR/Channel 2 News in the 1988 as NBC.

Wouldn't be surprising. She's pretty much the only dinosaur left who hasn't taken a buyout.

 

But I guess even if she isn't on TV, she'll always be there to tell you that YOU are delaying the departure of THIS train.

Or a Dinosaur who in Gannett/TEGNA fold that hasn't been apart of the mass cutting. Brenda Wood at WXIA said she leaving on her own, but you have to wonder. Andrea Roane, Bruce Johnson, Topper Shutt have been mainstays at W*USA will they'll get the boot? Another Jeannie Blaylock, Ken Amaro & Tim Deegan another mainstay at Channel 12 in Jacksonville,

It seems that TEGNA wants young and cheaper and pre-TEGNA you had alot of strong iconic anchors in those markets placed well with big salaries. Now, you if you can get them a fraction of the cost all is well. Also Sandra Hughes returns to WFMY Channel 2 in Greensboro.

Or better yet, sell the NBC 24 intellectual rights to either Gray or Raycom and end this charade.

I know. That's why I said Raycom or Gray should buy the intellectual rights to WNWO, meaning that they transfer "NBC24" to either 11.4 or 13.4 and WNWO goes to HSH.

What about Bonten Media or Cordillera Communications for WNWO? Surprise Sinclair pulling the plug on them. In some markets Sinclair has invested in some stations, but then again; Sinclair pulled the plug on KDNL & WXLV.

OUT: Gloria Neal at WGCL/CBS 46 (of course nobody stays there long-term)

http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/11/22/gloria-neal-gone-from-cbs46/

Shiba Russel will always be known as the woman who replaces legendary female anchors in different markets. Well to me anyway.

I would have to agree. She starting to be typecast where she replace iconic anchors, and let hope she stays in this role.

ftvlive.com reporting WUSA/9 GM is leaving at the end of the year.

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2016/11/21/dc-general-manager-out-the-door-at-years-end

Pretty much. WKYC found success in the late 90s with Ramona Robinson at 6/11 and the early evening talk duo of Ellen at 4pm and Dr. Phil at 5pm. Aside from their turnover between 2008-2012, they have shown remarkable stability.

 

WEWS took forever to find a successor to Ted Henry, lost ratings powerhouses Oprah, WoF and J! in the span of a few months, and has been blowing up the roster of their morning show ever 15-18 months. (Note that one-time morning anchors Macie McInnis Jepson and Josh Boose are now newscasters/reporters for WTAM/1100 and iHeartMedia's 24/7 Total Traffic/News.)

 

So in short, WKYC finally took advantage of WEWS's weaknesses and slowly ascended to #2 in the market, behind WJW.

Jepson's first co-anchor, Mike Dunston, is now anchoring weekend evenings at WGCL in Atlanta. One of his co-workers is Sharon Reed, who also used to anchor in Cleveland, but at WOIO/WUAB.

 

Speaking of 19/43, another WEWS alum, Jason Nicholas, is slated to start work as Chief Meteorologist soon, so don't be surprised if helps to steal viewers from 5.

 

5 has seen a lot of talent turnover since their first big makeover back in 1998. I'm not sure yet another one would be wise. There is some hope where a promo mentions that "News 5 at 6" and "ABC World News Tonight" is gaining viewers.

 

Back to 19/43, someone mentioned on another message board that Raycom posted an opening for a new Traffic Anchor/Reporter. I wonder what that could mean.

With WEWS falling flat and WJW #1, WKYC#2 WEWS #3 it time for WOIO to make some aggressive moves to move the station up. When WEWS can't hold on to it legacy, and WOIO becomes the moral compass in Cleveland. There's a problem.

WEWS needs to look at themselves in the mirror & makes some minor changes. Evening Team not a problem, but all these Scripps mandates is part of the problem, and a slew of others.

Brendan McLaughlin pops up over at WFLA.

http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/former-wfts-anchor-shows-up-on-wfla-for-election/181481

WWL still beats both stations by a good margin, but that 7-9 am block will be interesting, especially during February sweeps.

 

I suspect Tegna forced this change...the network had no problem all of these years.

Stupid decision for Tegna to drop WWL Morning News on Channel 4. Are viewers really going to switch over to WUPL to watch the news? CBS This Morning has come a long way, but WWL Morning news has been king for decades.

KDNL ABC30 in St. Louis in 1999 (Sinclair owned newscast pretty solid and nice set) IDK what happened why they cancelled their newscast.

WXLV ABC45 in Greensboro, NC in 1998( The same thing another solid newscast, nice polished set) again what happened?

ABC/25 WJXX in Jacksonville, FL in 2000 before it merge with WTLV 12.

I wonder if Whoopi will partake in the Election day special, or will she sit it out due to her contract allowing her a reduced schedule. This would actually be a good time to have all 8 panelists together- One last time, before Raven flies away and takes a little time to enjoy The View.

With Raven Baxter High School super powers at 30yrs old with kids. That view will be on The Disney Channel.

Rosie should try out for The Apprentice...if the Donald comes back.

Rosie would have a heart attack on tv if that happens. If Donald loses the election E! should give him his own reality show. One thing is he's entertaining.

WXYZ/Detroit Channel 7 11pm Update in 1992

part 2

WXYZ/ Detroit Channel 7 first 13minutes of the news. (Not a fan of the opening, but I did like this set which only lasted for a few years, lots of camera angles.)

Good to see Matt Stark back on the air.

 

Speaking of changes, WHBQ will be adding a 6PM newscast starting next Monday. It marks the first time in almost 21 years that they will be competing directly against the other stations in that time slot.

Will Mearl Purvis and Darrell Greene be headling the 6:00 newscast?

Another story about what TEGNA doing now this time Channel 10 in Sacramento. Good Luck, Channel 10! Let see if this works.

http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2016/10/19/tegna-to-launch-new-strategy-today-in-sacramento