nynewslover 277 Posted February 17, 2018 Share Posted February 17, 2018 mountainave said: Naveen Dhaliwal, formerly of News 12, has joined WABC. I saw that. I was surprised nothing was mentioned on News 12 that she was leaving. Especially cause she was the morning anchor Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-196903 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 681 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I read the WABC President/GM is "retiring." I guess someone new will have to figure out the news director mess. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/111432/dave-davis-retiring-as-wabc-new-york-gm Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197377 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Yup... “retiring” but “retiring from WABC” and doing it quickly, as he said in his memo to staff.... aka Disney/ABC is hitting the reset button on management of the station, likely due to lawsuits against the MIA news director and losing a star anchor after mismanaged contract negotiations saw the anchor walk out suddenly with the contract fully paid, a six minute on air send off, and end up on a competing station in the same position just six weeks later. http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/2/23/the-internal-memo Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197437 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Not surprising. Glad both him and Camille are gone. Very disturbing what he allegedly did with Lori Stokes and how he handled the Laura Behnke situation. Who knows what else has been uncovered. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 600 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 wabceyewitness said: Yup... “retiring” but “retiring from WABC” and doing it quickly, as he said in his memo to staff.... aka Disney/ABC is hitting the reset button on management of the station, likely due to lawsuits against the MIA news director and losing a star anchor after mismanaged contract negotiations saw the anchor walk out suddenly with the contract fully paid, a six minute on air send off, and end up on a competing station in the same position just six weeks later. http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/2/23/the-internal-memo Not to mention the accusation of sexual harassment against him set forth by Behnke referencing his comments to Stokes. That said, by most accounts he's been a very successful TV executive, and plenty of people like him and respect him highly. Plus, he's worked for at least four decades, and many in his position with his net worth would be ready to retire. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 If i was in the chair My nd hire is someone who will boost morale and not rule with fear Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 just up chad matthews! 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197468 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 AA55 said: just up chad matthews! Who is that? Also this made page 6 https://pagesix.com/2018/02/23/wabc-bosses-out-amid-discrimination-lawsuits/ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197620 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 40 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 brianpr3 said: Who is that? Also this made page 6 https://pagesix.com/2018/02/23/wabc-bosses-out-amid-discrimination-lawsuits/ Assistant ND Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 AA55 said: Assistant ND Is he a camille protoge? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5567 Posted February 25, 2018 Share Posted February 25, 2018 brianpr3 said: Is he a camille protoge? Maybe? He was at WABC for a dozen years before the last 5 at WTVJ in Miami. https://www.linkedin.com/in/chad-matthews-9174a720/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197652 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted February 26, 2018 Share Posted February 26, 2018 brianpr3 said: Is he a camille protoge? Nope. He left right around the time she arrived. And returned just a few months before she took an “extended vacation”. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 brianpr3 said: If i was in the chair My nd hire is someone who will boost morale and not rule with fear You have to rule with fear in NYC. That's just the way it is . Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197794 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 "Eat News said: You have to rule with fear in NYC. That's just the way it is . i strongly disagree the fact is that camille left a trail of devestation with a demoralized news room, and has blood on her hands(some will say thats too far but who knows) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted February 27, 2018 Share Posted February 27, 2018 brianpr3 said: i strongly disagree the fact is that camille left a trail of devestation with a demoralized news room, and has blood on her hands(some will say thats too far but who knows) ...and every news director gets sued at least a few times...no matter the market size. I would go as far to bet the lawsuits have NOTHING to do with anything. ABC and it's affils are sued every single day of the week for all kinds of reasons. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted February 28, 2018 Share Posted February 28, 2018 Hopefully with the new leadership on the horizon we can see some new refreshing things happen to the station. Does anyone have any insight on was allegedly done to Lori Stokes prior to her departure? I don't recall hearing anything mentioned or I must've missed that discussion.. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197923 Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 94 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 "Eat News said: ...and every news director gets sued at least a few times...no matter the market size. I would go as far to bet the lawsuits have NOTHING to do with anything. ABC and it's affils are sued every single day of the week for all kinds of reasons. I don’t think you see on air talent suing their news director for discrimination ever day of the week. That’s what happened here. There’s a reason WABC management has just been gutted. Vlad said: Hopefully with the new leadership on the horizon we can see some new refreshing things happen to the station. Does anyone have any insight on was allegedly done to Lori Stokes prior to her departure? I don't recall hearing anything mentioned or I must've missed that discussion.. The WABC GM allegedly insinuated that Lori Stokes submitting to sexual favors would speed up her contract negotiations. Here is the following from Laura's lawsuit: August 3rd: Goldberg said, “My agency is currently involved in negotiations to remove on-air talent from her contract but still have that contract fully paid because this person was treated so poorly by WABC, worse than you have been treated. I actually thought Dave Davis was going to lose his job last week but somehow he survived.” August 16th: Lori Stokes (“Stokes, black female, Co-Anchor) announced her last day of employment with WABC “as of today”. Edwards sent a station-wide email announcing Stokes’ decision to leave. Laura told Goldberg, “I’m guessing Lori might be the person you were telling me about. So sad.” Goldberg responded, “She’s gonna [sic] be fine”. On September 6, 2017, Andrew Brill (white male, ESPN Radio Reporter) told Laura generally, “Dave [Davis] told Lori [stokes] during contract negotiations, you know there is a way to make this whole process go a lot faster.” Laura recalled Goldberg had told her previously that Davis “likes black women and has a history of inappropriateness.” Thus, Laura believed that Lori was propositioned for sexual conduct in exchange for a better negotiated contract.” Laura then notified HR that she would not sit in negotiations alone with Dave Davis. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-197961 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 anchorman said: I don’t think you see on air talent suing their news director for discrimination ever day of the week. That’s what happened here. There’s a reason WABC management has just been gutted. KGO TV was just sued by talent in a similar type case...ND was named in the suit. http://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2018/02/kgo-still-hasnt-made-announcement-on-gm.html Numerous other stations across the country are being sued by talent...for age discrimination. It happens everyday. There are plenty of good reasons why you DON'T just lop-off the heads of the departments. Very solid strategic reasons are behind these decisions. If we fire her...she can go rouge. If we keep her on staff...we still have almost complete control. The WABC case is pretty standard fare as far as employer/employee suits go. ...and the best part is... None of us will ever know how it ends...unless there is a stipulation making any settlement public... I wouldn't bet on that stipulation becoming true. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-198025 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 I guess every station has their ups and downs. Despite it all they still manage to be the #1 Watched station in the nation. They've have been for a long time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-198037 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 1, 2018 Share Posted March 1, 2018 Vlad said: I guess every station has their ups and downs. Despite it all they still manage to be the #1 Watched station in the nation. They've have been for a long time. Yes because they are in the biggest city... a pet rock in NYC would be too... that’s the most absolutely meaningless boast in the business. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-198044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 ns8401 said: Yes because they are in the biggest city... a pet rock in NYC would be too... that’s the most absolutely meaningless boast in the business. That is true, they are number one because they are in the number one city, which happens to like ABC programming. So they do have that advantage. I do agree, I don't think they'd be on the same boat if it were a different market. They just need to be refreshed. I feel like the broadcasts have been stale and the on-air presentation is kinda lazy if you will. I'm hoping with the new leadership things will change. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-198106 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Vlad said: That is true, they are number one because they are in the number one city, which happens to like ABC programming. So they do have that advantage. I do agree, I don't think they'd be on the same boat if it were a different market. They just need to be refreshed. I feel like the broadcasts have been stale and the on-air presentation is kinda lazy if you will. I'm hoping with the new leadership things will change. They have become very complacent... being the top for long enough usually does that... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-198116 Share on other sites More sharing options...
wabceyewitness 818 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 Camille Edwards is officially gone from WABC. She emailed her “resignation” note to staff on Monday. https://pagesix.com/2018/03/19/wabc-boss-camille-edwards-officially-resigns-after-scandal/ http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/camille-edwards-is-out-as-wabc-news-director/201971 7 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-199401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mountainave 600 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 And today is the third anniversary of Lisa Colagrossi's death. What timing. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-199422 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 325 Posted March 20, 2018 Share Posted March 20, 2018 I'm sure a lot of these behind the scenes shuffles at WABC will lead to on-air changes too. Hopefully we can see some refreshing ideas from new talent make it on the air. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/11653-wabc-7-eyewitness-news/page/73/#findComment-199424 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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