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Any word where Kelly and Ryan are going in MN? Hubbard is doing local at 9AM on KSTP/WDIO/KAAL beginning 9/7...

https://kstp.com/news/locally-produced-minnesota-live-program-kstp-tv-schedule/6221771/?cat=12157

28 minutes ago, freelanceproducer said:

and Jane Pauley on Sundays.

So they're moving Jane into the new studio as well? I get the "marrying" concept they're doing, but I'm still a fan of "If it ain't broken..."

Not directly a broadcaster, but it's big enough in MN that competitors are covering the death of former WCCO Sports Anchor Mark Rosen's wife after a long battle with cancer. (Rosen is now with KFAN Radio)

https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2021/08/31/my-heart-is-aching-mark-rosen-announces-wife-denise-passed-peacefully/

https://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/denise-rosen-dies-cancer-battle-wcco-mark-rosen/89-c7de92a3-8149-4f8d-b936-c1d8752f1aa6

29 minutes ago, Glimmer said:

Even the popular trumpet fanfare that greets viewers of “Sunday Morning” will find its way to its counterparts.

I'd argue that Sunday Morning and 60 Minutes are the last two obviously successful franchises in the CBS News Portfolio (up for debate, but CTM, FTN, and EBSEN ratings are my evidence)- Guess Susan's plan is to dilute that across the franchise? Feels like doubling down on stupid.

18 minutes ago, wabceyewitness said:

According to FTV Live, the show will relaunch next week as “CBS Mornings”. That is according into a source who spoke to FTV about staff on the broadcast being upset with the current EP. 

 

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2021/8/31/it-was-cbs-newss-jeopardy-moment

 

Oof... Talk about a downgrade on the name. Sure they're still in the ratings basement, lose to local newscasts in many markets, but yeah... the name (and the studio) is the problem. That's it.

7 hours ago, MorningNews said:

I personally hate Fox’s reporting on other media outlets. They take a very obvious subjective stance against other personalities that they deem “liberal media.”

Yeah, well, I thought posting a version of the story that didn't have a paywall would be better so people can actually read it.

Former GMA exec being sued for sexual misconduct, toxic work environment... First of many?

https://www.foxnews.com/media/abc-news-producer-sues-network-former-top-gma-exec-for-sexual-misconduct-allowing-toxic-work-environment

38 minutes ago, ColtFromGulfcoast said:

Let me try not to make the joke about a certain namesake of his. 

If it helps, he doesn't have the mustache...

New Anchor at KVLY-Fargo- Tom Tucker is being brought in from KESQ/Palm Springs. Current anchor Mike Morken is reducing his workload to just the 6:00 show. This part of the bio suggests he won't be here long...

"He has worked for several ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox television news affiliates in several markets around the country"

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/08/16/tom-tucker-will-take-valley-news-live-anchor-desk-10pm/

Not sure if we're tracking affiliate rollout of the new ABC logo here or not, but WDAY/Fargo has been using it on air for the last few days now. Everything on air and on social media is the same with the new ABC logo proportion-wise as it was before.

5 hours ago, jase said:

 

Weekday afternoons/nights are in dire need of a shakeup and moving Jim and Marie to front the 4P (and maybe the 6P), would be a huge step in the right direction for WBBM. 

I'm sorry, but the "if a tree falls in the woods" argument came to mind instantly... If there's one thing WBBM has proved it's that who's behind the desk doesn't make a difference at channel 2... The failed reprieve of Bill Kurtis and Walter Jacobson proved that.

1 hour ago, mrschimpf said:

Someone on Wikipedia tried uploading what they said was a new 'universal ABC7 logo' for NY/CHI/LA/SF' to the said articles, but it was removed as they didn't source where it was coming from (doesn't help when you say 'own work' in the rationale' and it literally looks like it was pasted on over the KABC logo in MS Paint).

Saw the same on Logopedia... For the O&O's as well as some other stations. I'm sure most will do what that poster did anyways, but still...

32 minutes ago, jrogo said:

Does anyone else wonder if Studio 1A is receiving some updates? I only saw the first 3 hours this morning and all of it was outside. I wouldn’t expect a major redo but updating the tracking panels, tweaks to the 2nd floor and figuring out what to do with the video wall covering the orange room is very realistic. 

Definitely plausible! Hasn't 1A gotten an update each of the last three Olympics?

It would be nice if they adjusted it to bring back some of the "America's Living Room" feel... The giant video wall just feels so cold and generic.

1 hour ago, MorningNews said:

Hoda and Craig are actually still in Tokyo. Al and Savannah back in Studio 1A.

That sounds better than having everyone back after only one week... My new theory is that Savannah must have had the week leading up to the games plus last week as her two weeks, Hoda sticks around this week and anchors the closing ceremonies with Tirico?

45 minutes ago, Newsboy22234 said:

Charlie Rose … just kidding

Matt Lauer? Bill O'Reilly?

13 minutes ago, Newsjunkie24 said:

Unfortunately, there has to be a network that's in third place

Facts. But there's third place in a close fight, and then there's the kind of third place that CBS has seemingly become (another example, WBBM-TV)

6 minutes ago, iron_lion said:

Perhaps they thought he was “too old” to be their star anchor? But that’s pure speculation.

We could have a lot of fun over at the Speculatron with this... I'd argue the possibility that Bob was doing well and enjoyed Face The Nation too much to switch.

Another one to speculate would be could some of the NewsNation talent find a home at CBS if that venture folds (cough, Joe Donlon, cough)

2 hours ago, wabceyewitness said:

I think Norah is a solid journalist but I haven’t been thrilled with her version of CBSEN.

Agreed. It's the same mistake CBS made with Katie Couric on CBSEN... Great journalist and interviewer with a solid resume as a morning host- but an evening anchor she did not make. Norah was a great balance to Gayle on CBSTM with her experience with politics and the happenings in DC, it just didn't translate well to PM.

3 hours ago, iron_lion said:

In reality who else does CBS News have?

Herein lies the problem... The answer is honestly no one. They need some stability in their game of musical anchors on their shows. But the bench has been weak for decades- evident when there was no clear successor for Dan Rather (Whereas Holt was waiting in the wings on Williams, Muir for Sawyer). If (and emphasize on "IF") CBS wanted to blow up the EN again, they really have no choice but to hire from outside and realistically missed the boat when NBC scooped up Tom Llamas (which, still unnecessary as they had their next-generational anchor in Jeff Glor)

Even on Weekends, CBS has an identity issue. Good journalists at the helm with zero name recognition- Adriana Who? Meanwhile across the street, weekend anchors who still have prominence during the week and build a connection with viewers- Diaz-Balart and Snow at NBC, Davis and Johnson at ABC who all make appearances on the network's weekday shows and cable/OTT platforms.

But of course, moving EN to Washington and CTM to Times Square will fix everything...

22 minutes ago, TVNewsJunkie15 said:

Savannah, Honda and Al are back in New York 

What's the rationale? Please don't say "delta variant"...

On 7/9/2021 at 8:23 PM, carolinanews4 said:

It is also not a great comparison from a revenue standpoint as you can't generate national ad buys in the national simulcast of a local newscast. So even if NewsNation's ratings are not as good (and they probably aren't), the revenue is much improved. 

Fair point- I had not considered that. Thank you!

39 minutes ago, hmaxhanson said:

I'll just be the remaining "entertainment" shows outpace the news shows by a longshot....

Better question would be how does NN's numbers compare to once upon a time when WGNA just simulcasted WGN's Noon and 9pm news?

Andrea Larson is calling it quits as anchor at KVLY (Fargo). Cites COVID-19 for changing her perspective.

https://www.valleynewslive.com/2021/06/23/longtime-valley-news-live-anchor-andrea-larson-says-farewell-broadcast-journalism/

11 hours ago, mrschimpf said:

Also, on the one week in seven years FTVLive takes time off.

Nope... Scott came off of vacation for this one.

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2021/6/15/watch-a-reporter-wreck-her-career-in-live-shot

1 hour ago, 24994J said:

 

Ahem...

 

 

My apologies! I stand corrected. Missed a few days of posts last month!

33 minutes ago, 24994J said:

Feder finally talking about what we've known about for almost a month. Sometimes we kinda scoop.

 

https://www.robertfeder.com/2021/06/03/chicagos-goes-digital-wgn-news-now/

 

And with the digital duo getting an interview on the Midday News, does that effectively make them the midday B-team? 

 

https://wgntv.com/midday-news/meet-the-wgn-news-now-team/

What I don't think we were aware of was WGN's foray into Spanish-language broadcasts with this platform... Which I agree with Feder is a wise move given the May Sweeps numbers... If only CBSN Chicago was that insightful with their digital platform!