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In Atlanta, I'm looking at the shape of the demographics and if you look at all (4) stations it's the same white male/black female. I think that what has been their thing. First, is Stephany coming to WAGA? Second, with Lisa Rayam leaving or whatever the case maybe Stephany, will move into the 6pm anchor desk. Cynne already does the 10pm with Russ. I'm just looking at what has been the norm for that market in particular. Nobody, know how anything will shape out. Again, it just my opinion, and not written in stone. We've seen stations streamline talent and moving them away from sports to news. Jeff Hullinger former sports anchor at WAGA now lead anchor at WXIA and does sports there too. Ken has a great personality, and if they were looking to find the right person to replace Russ. Ken, would be great at the job! He's great at doing live shots from whatever game he covering. Russ is a strong male anchor, and Ken also solid, but to me Tom doesn't seem as solid, and that just my opinion. The Edge has done well, but there are time ratings points fluctuate with the competition.

I was thinking that too, but usually when the giants in Atlanta retire they try to stay in the market. Monica Kaufman (Pearson)- Jovita Moore. Amanda Davis -Cynne Simpson she had worked at rival station. Brenda Wood I totally seeing TEGNA trying to get Jaquitta Williams who worked at two other stations in the market. I think the current news director at WXIA worked with Williams at WSB. However anything is possible, and WXIA/ with TEGNA plays fast and loose. The Atlanta market, they like familiarity and most of all the talent in that market have either stayed at the same shop or jump around, but for the top 10 market it not like NYC, LA, or Chicago. I don't see that. I see Stephany Fisher anchoring the 5pm &11pm and Cynne at 6 &10PM, but I wouldn't be surprise if FOX 5 move into the 4:00PM real estate with news. There several changes they can continue to make. Russ Spencer been with WAGA for 20 years and FOX is looking at makes cuts too. Ken Rodriguez would be Russ' replacement one day. Ken can move into anchor role, and move Ron Gant off Good Day into evening sports. Tom Haynes move him up to Good Day.

Scott Taylor leaving WOIO/ Cleveland for WJLA/in D.C. in July. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2016/5/16/cleveland-investigative-reporter-heads-to-dc

Did you read Rodney Ho's report today in the ajc.com?

You're cracking me up, but Justin Farmer does come off as a robot (douche bag) news personality. Nepotism isn't great?

WISH-TV/Indianapolis' News Director (Elbert Tucker) is leaving and is headed to WKRN/Nashville. http://www.ftvlive.com/todays-news/2016/5/5/indy-nd-leaving-after-a-year

Frank Mallicoat is moving over to KTVU on Weekends Mornings. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/former-kpix-anchor-joins-ktvu/169586 http://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2016/04/mallicoat-to-co-anchor-weekend-mo2-on.html

Another one out at FOX 5/ WAGA in Atlanta. Lisa Rayam contract not renewed. [URL]http://radiotvtalk.blog.ajc.com/2016/05/02/exclusive-fox-5-not-renewing-lisa-rayams-contract/[/URL] @TVNewsLover What you think?

From Newsblues caption: Nexstar plans summer tour of Media General stations

Here a WAGA video the station produce, but never made it on air about the switch.

Sweeps started yesterday and goes through May 25.

Here some current WKYT/ CBS Lexington, KY videos

When WITI & WAGA switch from CBS to FOX both stations had the same Prime Time Set https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=id=o7rXOQ1qO1U;list=PL4M8-iCgRoKdOyfJE0GIvK47CxeQtuJt8

WSB-TV; one of their best open in the late 2000s (circa 2007) (2009) WXIA/ 11Alive; a very stellar opening (2007) in the old building which was right behind WSB' studios. Horrible opening when Gannett (at the time) Now TEGNA mandate opening (2009)

From WXIA/ & Chris Holcomb Twitter account on the passing of Chuck Moore; Atlanta News Anchor working at both WXIA & WAGA. 11Alive News Verified account ‏@11AliveNews RT @chrisholcomb Sad to pass along that long time Atl news anchor, Chuck Moore, passed away Friday. #11Alive anchor… ChrisHolcomb11Alive ‏@ChrisHolcomb 28m28 minutes ago Sad to pass along that long time Atl news anchor, Chuck Moore, passed away Friday. #11Alive anchor from 1979-1997. Jeff Hullinger ‏@11hullinger 40m40 minutes ago Condolences to the family of longtime anchorman Chuck Moore. 25 yrs in Atlanta TV; 18 at @11AliveNews. A heart attack at 73 Friday. http://www.11alive.com/news/local/longtime-atlanta-tv-news-anchor-chuck-moore-passes-away/153187631

That would be a slap in the face for Lisa, to go to Good Day. However back in 1997, when Brenda Wood jump from WAGA to WXIA; Amanda Davis took over the evenings from Good Day. Lisa Rayam was doing the 5PM news and was moved to Good Day and Cynthia Good moved from weekends to 5PM. However, it didn't last long Cynthia Good left WAGA and Lisa Rayam was back on the 5PM news, and Gurvir became the new anchor of Good Day Atlanta until she left for D.C. Now in 2016 I see Karen Graham probably moving up doing all of Good Day, but what if Stephany Fisher comes and do Good Day Atlanta? Let see how this shakes out....

WAGA/FOX 5's Good Day Atlanta's Gurvir Dhindsa last day is tomorrow. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/good-day-atlanta-anchor-leaving-station/169131 https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=1007769295944255

Yeah, I did check it out, but still listed on the out section here....Any thoughts about this move for Michael & GMA?

Out: Michael Strahan leaving "Live" Kelly & Michael for GMA http://www.broadcastingcable.com/news/distribution/michael-strahan-leaving-live-good-morning-america/155734

http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/more-tegna-buyouts-in-st-louis-and-charlotte/168687 is saying that street beat reporter Glenn Counts at NBC Charlotte also took the buyout package as well too. Along with others in St. Louis. Still to this day I can't believe Gannett bought Belo and for some reason I think it should of been the other way around. Belo buying Gannett.

Well Scotto & Trump are good friends, so that probably why she justified what she was saying.

WXYZ/ Detroit News Director Dave Manney out. (Newsblues has him going to WNBC) @ns8401 How do you feel about this and what's going on at Broadcast House?

I guess TEGNA couldn't milk it until May Sweeps to let these anchors have their day in the spotlight to say Goodbye!

DAMN!!! I hate to say this, but KOMO didn't have this many people leaving the building when Sinclair took over. Dan Lewis was the only that did maybe "retired" so to speak.

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