GoldenShine9 1513 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Something now tells me the Grant acquisitions may be dead now, since they lost a lot of their connections which necessitated the purchase of both Local TV and Allbritton (with 3 of the 4 key links at Local TV, which they lost out on). One less Sinclair target perhaps? Maybe. Greensboro may have been an early signal. Huntsville and the Quad Cities would only give Sinclair a weak station with little chance of building a duopoly on. They do gain from their flagships, but that's it. I think the Allbritton price would have been lower - maybe $800 million or so - if Sinclair also got Local TV (with my estimate of their bid around $2.2 billion). As soon as they found out they lost (probably with a lot of anger in Hunt Valley as they probably thought they had it in the bag), they were determined to not let it happen again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DirtyHarry 727 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 P.S. If Sinclair is smart, they will start hiring all people as they quit or get let go by Gannett in contemplation of taking over the Belo station. Hell, start sending out feelers to employees who are probably starting to feel very insecure about now. You can have a news staff featuring recognized talent up in no time ... I would start with the anchor who got fired for claiming he was audited by the IRS. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 Doubtful that ABC is going to want to urinate off one of it's largest affiliate owners, especially to run to Tribune which has no history with ABC. Much like how Scripps was able to get ABC affiliations for UHF stations in Phoenix and Tampa by throwing stronger stations into the mix, Sinclair will be able to have the same kind of leverage when negotiating with ABC. Sinclair ABC markets: Asheville Champaign Charleston, WV Columbus Dayton Chattanooga Greensboro Pensacola Rochester St. Louis Harrisburg Washington, DC Birmingham Charleston, SC Seattle Portland Little Rock Tulsa Roanoke Since you're naming off markets where the acquisitions that haven't closed yet in 7 of those markets (and you've saying it like Sinclair has already physically have those stations, and they haven't gotten the FCC greenlight yet), you've forgot the Barrington stations in Peoria, Myrtle Beach, Traverse City-Sault Ste. Marie, Amarillo, Quincy-Hannibal & Kirksville-Ottumwa. The wise thing for Sinclair to do is to try to attempt to have a news op of their own, since none of the other clubs are going to help them out. I still think some sort of backdoor "consol" will be made for the mighty 5 & 4, even if they say everything will stay separate. And you know 2 & 11 are inseparable. So they basically have no other choice. You talk about "It's all good", but it's not good being one of the lowest-rated ABC station without an in-house news, well two if you count WXLV, while almost all the rest of those markets mentioned have in-house news. That's just plain pitiful. It's just the same boat to not having an in-house news ops in Pittsburgh on WPGH 53. That's beyond pitiful. They've shelled out $3B in M&As in 23 months and not one dime came from improving the stations they already own pre-M&A craze. Now tell me that ain't pitiful. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87240 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathawaynson2 39 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 It appears Peak Media's WWCP is being sold to Cunningham Broadcasting from Peak Media of Pennsylvania for $12M. I wonder what's gong to really happen with WATM-TV after WWCP is sold???? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87252 Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcastfan9751 140 Posted August 12, 2013 Share Posted August 12, 2013 I wonder what's gong to really happen with WATM-TV after WWCP is sold???? Presumably the deal will include WWCP's grandfathered LMA for WATM. The two stations have operated together for years and unless something drastic happens, I don't think that will change. Also, WATM rebroadcasts WWCP on it's second digital subchannel because WWCP doesn't reach the eastern part of the market (It was originally allocated to Pittsburgh but the owners petitioned to move it to Johnstown because of lower programming costs, but in return, the FCC made them build the transmitter in a location that Pittsburgh could receive a Grade B signal from). In fact, WATM had served as a WWCP satellite before joining ABC. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Presumably the deal will include WWCP's grandfathered LMA for WATM. The two stations have operated together for years and unless something drastic happens, I don't think that will change. Also, WATM rebroadcasts WWCP on it's second digital subchannel because WWCP doesn't reach the eastern part of the market (It was originally allocated to Pittsburgh but the owners petitioned to move it to Johnstown because of lower programming costs, but in return, the FCC made them build the transmitter in a location that Pittsburgh could receive a Grade B signal from). In fact, WATM had served as a WWCP satellite before joining ABC. The entire operation is a mire—low quality product in an economically depressed market. Sinclair has its 150th station now, though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87258 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3953 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 When (or if) Sinclair gets their hands on the Barrington stations, it makes me wonder how Sinclair is going to bring them up to par, technologically (since most of them don't do HD and some are mired in SD) I wonder if these new acquisitions (Newport, Four Points & Freedom) could serve as a way to pass on equipment that may not cut if for Sinclair in their larger stations but could help the new Chesapeake (former Barrington) stations get with the times. At the same time, the stations that "hand down" their equipment will get "Sinclair-ized" to Sinclair's liking. Could this be more cost effective than having to re-do the Barrington stations from the ground up? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3953 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 More news out of WPMI...they're getting a new morning anchor come Sept. 9th.... http://local15tv.com/shared/news/features/local-today/stories/wpmi_local-15-hires-new-morning-anchor-27.shtml EDIT:...and after connecting the dots, we now know what happened to KCTV's former morning anchor & host of "Better KC" and their former GM.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87270 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 More news out of WPMI...they're getting a new morning anchor come Sept. 9th.... http://local15tv.com/shared/news/features/local-today/stories/wpmi_local-15-hires-new-morning-anchor-27.shtml EDIT:...and after connecting the dots, we now know what happened to KCTV's former morning anchor & host of "Better KC" and their former GM.... Where does this leave Tami Brehse? I actually liked her and Pat... Side note: the copyright on their site is "©2103 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc." Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87281 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Where does this leave Tami Brehse? I actually liked her and Pat... Side note: the copyright on their site is "©2103 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc." I saw that too. I don't think they'll fixed it that quick. Anyway, final consummation notices of the Fisher stations was just posted and it was indeed the day after the FCC greenlighted the transaction (8/8). Talk about Colleen and the rest of the Fisher clan, just as soon they'd got the greenlight, they took the money and ran. It was lights out, goodnight for a 102-year institution in the Northwest. Talk about selling the kingdom to the devil. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87282 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3953 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Where does this leave Tami Brehse? I actually liked her and Pat... Side note: the copyright on their site is "©2103 Sinclair Broadcast Group, Inc." Could there be an anchor shuffle? It's a trademark of the last several years at KCTV. Another interesting side note...Blaise Labbe (now at WOAI/KABB) was Bobby's ND as well during his GM stint at KCTV.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87287 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hathawaynson2 39 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I could think of one thing that KCTV shuffled its morning anchors: and this time it had to do with something with one of the anchors ending up leaving the station and going into an rant before another part of the newscasts started and another one did radio. 2103???? don't you mean "Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc."? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87298 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Side note: the copyright on their site is "©2103 Sinclair Broadcast Group' date=' Inc.[/b']" There are no words. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87300 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 2103???? don't you mean "Copyright 2013 Sinclair Broadcasting Group, Inc."? I wish... I had to make sure to get a screenshot of that for the archive just in case they fix it... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87302 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3953 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 The copyright on WJTC (utv44.com) says "© 2013 WJTC UTV44 is licensed and owned by Deerfield Media (Mobile) Licensee LLC. All Rights Reserved." This is probably the correct copyright, since WPMI and WJTC are owned by Deerfield...and was the old one on the old site. Someone who did WPMI's site made a mistake, and a really bad typo. Also....UTV 44 is airing "Sanfoord and Sons" at 6:00! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 I wish... I had to make sure to get a screenshot of that for the archive just in case they fix it... That would be expecting too much. Heck, it's very possible that this POS CMS system is almost as impossible for the WPMI staff to operate as it is to view on any browser. (Bear in mind, I use Drupal for some site designs, and that is one of the better CMS systems not named Wordpress... but it STILL can be a big pain in the rear.) Also....UTV 44 is airing "Sanfoord and Sons" at 6:00! If Redd Foxx were still alive, . Oh, and who wants to check out "2.5 Men" at 10 and 10:30 on UTV? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87310 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted August 13, 2013 Share Posted August 13, 2013 Oh, and who wants to check out "2.5 Men" at 10 and 10:30 on UTV? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 829 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sinclair cancels 7pm news on WPEC CBS 12 this fall for E.T.- http://gossipextra.com/2013/08/12/cbs12-ben-becker-cancel-entertainment-tonight-2856/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Sinclair cancels 7pm news on WPEC CBS 12 this fall for E.T.- http://gossipextra.com/2013/08/12/cbs12-ben-becker-cancel-entertainment-tonight-2856/ How popular were the anchors? If anyone at WPTV or WPBF leaves or retires, do they have a chance of ending up on those stations? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87348 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Our Lord and Savior cancels 7pm news on WPEC CBS 12 this fall for E.T.- http://gossipextra.com/2013/08/12/cbs12-ben-becker-cancel-entertainment-tonight-2856/ You forgot to mention the best part I’m told by a newsroom source that Becker and Watson found out about the switch from watching the promos about ET‘s arrival that WPEC has been airing for days. Surprise! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 S i n c l a i r is shuffling... KDBC El Paso is being passed from Cunningham to the main SBG company WTTO/WABM and WHP are being sold to Deerfield (Mumblow) in the wake of the Allbritton acquisiton WMMP is going to the Armstrong Williams shell http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/69682/station-trading-roundup-8-deals-59m Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 TVEx-KENSer hired to run WOAI, KABB news; has ideas for 'fresher look'BY JEANNE JAKLE : AUGUST 13, 2013 : Updated: August 14, 2013 6:04am Comments 0 E-mail Print Photo By Sinclair Broadcast GroupBlaise Labbe will oversee news operations for both WOAI and KABB. MORE INFORMATION Sinclair Broadcast Group San Antonio television stations WOAI and KABB have a new boss who'll oversee news operations for both affiliates. On Monday, Blaise Labbe became the first director of news for the local sister stations owned by Sinclair Broadcast Group. Labbe comes here from the CBS affiliate in Kansas City, where he served three years as news director and saw his station win five local Emmys. He also worked for KENS-TV here from 1998 to 2003, first as news operations manager and eventually as assistant news director. As someone who's experienced first-hand San Antonio's feisty ratings battles, Labbe already has a few ideas to beef up traditionally third-ranked WOAI. “I really, truly, honestly believe there's opportunity here,” Labbe said. “A lot of people in San Antonio are going to be surprised by what we're about to do.” Does this mean he's looking at changing anchor teams and other newscast staples? Not necessarily, he said, explaining that it's rare when ratings equate to the people on the news. “You have to be a superstar like Chris Marrou or Dan Cook for that to be true,” he said, referring to the popular news-sports duo on KENS during the station's '70s-to-'90s heyday. “People watch the news for content,” he said, then promised: “There will be a fresher look and fresher feel at both stations ... The product here is good, and that's what impressed me. We just need focus and direction, and I think I can provide that.” Labbe said he'll be in charge of “strategic planning, short-term and long-term” for the news on WOAI and KABB. However, day-to-day operations will continue to be handled by WOAI interim news director Mandi Mendoza and KABB news director Keith McMahan. Though both stations will work together, their newscasts will remain separate entities. “We'll be sharing content; we'll share people and resources, the live trucks etc.,” he said. “The idea is to utilize all the resources so, as a whole, we're the largest staff in San Antonio.” “But we'll stay separate. KABB has a focus; WOAI has a focus,” he said. “And they'll remain on course for the target audiences that we're looking at.” He meant the news on NBC affiliate WOAI has a more classic look and feel; while the nontraditional delivery of the 9 p.m. news on Fox affiliate KABB targets a younger audience. Labbe currently offices in WOAI's downtown building, but plans to travel to KABB -- which is located off of NW Loop 410 and Babcock Road - at least once a day. As for when viewers can expect to see differences in the two news products, Labbe said: “At this time, we have no plans to do anything. But moving forward, we have to look at everything. There's a lot of research to look through, a lot of focus group information. I've been watching a lot of the newscasts and have had discussions on things we can tweak and work on.” One thing that's not under discussion, he said, is the appeal of the Alamo City. “San Antonio always has been one of my favorite places in the whole world,” Labbe, a divorced father of two sons, said. “You forget certain things, such as how friendly the people are and how nice it is to walk through a door and see people smiling at you.” [email protected] I'm typing this from my phone so I'm not going back and changing the incorrect references to the Devil Broadcast Group... That's also why the formatting is off on this article. I'll fix it later. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87380 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Labbe said he'll be in charge of “strategic planning, short-term and long-term” for the news on WOAI and KABB. However, day-to-day operations will continue to be handled by WOAI interim news director Mandi Mendoza and KABB news director Keith McMahan. Though both stations will work together, their newscasts will remain separate entities. “We'll be sharing content; we'll share people and resources, the live trucks etc.,” he said. “The idea is to utilize all the resources so, as a whole, we're the largest staff in San Antonio.” I guess now the question is how much "sharing of resources" will the two stations do. He seems to be hinting at integrating the two stations but won't come out and say it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 Breaking News Y'all. The S!nclair/Allbritton acquisition got docketed today!!! Let the comments roll. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87400 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted August 14, 2013 Share Posted August 14, 2013 I guess there is no double standard after all! I expect a lot of negative comments here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/27/#findComment-87402 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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