Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Maybe KATU's new strategy is to focus on the "redder" portions of the market (read: outside Portland City Limits). Everyone knows that's where the money is (sarcasm). Even the suburbs tend to be "purple" overall. This just seems like a losing strategy if KATU is really going to go this route. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Okay, does anyone think it's possible that Sinclair's philosophy has something to do with this? http://www.mediabistro.com/tvspy/viewers-question-reporter-after-she-asks-if-its-ok-for-president-to-watch-basketball-game_b109468 No I don't. I think it's management's fault. WOAI continues to have very liberal newscasts despite Sinclair ownership with the national must-run pkgs being the only conservative material in there. I do not think Sinclair told her to ask that question. People find a way to blame Sinclair for everything. You can't help but think that being owned by Sinclair has a part in that. A lot of these station groups are pushing people to use Twitter and Facebook to interact with their viewers and I wouldn't be shocked if Sinclair is prodding these stations to ask political questions like that. And as someone pointed out on the comments there, if it was asked in a more neutral fashion, then we probably wouldn't even be talking about it. They are not. Up to the local management and Sinclair has a facebook group that allows their employees to join if they wish and they could learn Sinclair's recommended strategies for using social media. Most of the people at KABB declined from what I understand. I guess Canzano or someone in management participates in it. Looks like that's not the only example from KATU after seeing this Facebook post on their page: "Was watching news when your asked if Obama snubbed Lincoln because he couldn't get to Gettysburg today. What a stupid thing to say! He didn't 'snub Lincoln'. What's happened to KATU? That remark led me to switch channels." You'd think Sinclair would want to tone down the Republican political baiting like this in a market as liberal as Portland. I would hope because KATU leads that market right now. While I agree with Sinclair's views I don't agree with their execution of them. You can have an opinion that's fine but don't air it during a newscast that is supposed to be just facts and no opinion. They'll be a distant third place (or fourth place) station if they keep that up. I am sure those at KGW and KOIN are watching closely and probably happy about it... It's not a surprise you're not a fan of Sinclair based on this and your previous posts... Maybe KATU's new strategy is to focus on the "redder" portions of the market (read: outside Portland City Limits). Not really, the northwest even outside the city limits is just straight liberal. The people there don't want a conservative newscast. KATU is just doing what higher ups want them to do because Sinclair is basically bread on the table for those employees so you do what you're told. But if your customers (viewers and advertisers) don't like that they can tune away. So Sinclair should keep that in mind. Everyone knows that's where the money is (sarcasm). Even the suburbs tend to be "purple" overall. This just seems like a losing strategy if KATU is really going to go this route. see everything else. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 No I don't. I think it's management's fault. WOAI continues to have very liberal newscasts despite Sinclair ownership with the national must-run pkgs being the only conservative material in there. I do not think Sinclair told her to ask that question. People find a way to blame Sinclair for everything. They are not. Up to the local management and Sinclair has a facebook group that allows their employees to join if they wish and they could learn Sinclair's recommended strategies for using social media. Most of the people at KABB declined from what I understand. I guess Canzano or someone in management participates in it. I would hope because KATU leads that market right now. While I agree with Sinclair's views I don't agree with their execution of them. You can have an opinion that's fine but don't air it during a newscast that is supposed to be just facts and no opinion. It's not a surprise you're not a fan of Sinclair based on this and your previous posts... Not really, the northwest even outside the city limits is just straight liberal. The people there don't want a conservative newscast. KATU is just doing what higher ups want them to do because Sinclair is basically bread on the table for those employees so you do what you're told. But if your customers (viewers and advertisers) don't like that they can tune away. So Sinclair should keep that in mind. see everything else. I agree with most of what you said here. The attempt to blur the line between news and opinion is one of the worst developments in journalism and even though it's something that's happened throughout the history of journalism, they just seem more open about it now. I'm fine with news reporters having an opinion different from mine, but there is no need for them to force their own opinions down my throat in the disguise of a regular newscast (that's why I can't even stand to watch Fox and MSNBC anymore). We might remember that a local TV personality here in St. Louis (Larry Connors) got in trouble because he tried to inject political opinion into news using the same tired excuses KATU did to justify it. Unlike Sinclair, Belo had zero-tolerance of it and fired him because of it. And it's not because Belo is liberally biased because they're the same folks who own the right-leaning Dallas Morning News, it's because they know that this type of journalism is really tacky and low-brow. That's why I've been constantly telling Sinclair that they can't keep doing this right-wing political nonsense during their newscasts or else viewers are going to turn elsewhere and based off of the comments on the KATU page about this one, KATU is going to lose a lot of viewers by going this route. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93464 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I agree with most of what you said here. The attempt to blur the line between news and opinion is one of the worst developments in journalism and even though it's something that's happened throughout the history of journalism, they just seem more open about it now. I'm fine with news reporters having an opinion different from mine, but there is no need for them to force their own opinions down my throat in the disguise of a regular newscast (that's why I can't even stand to watch Fox and MSNBC anymore). We might remember that a local TV personality here in St. Louis (Larry Connors) got in trouble because he tried to inject political opinion into news using the same tired excuses KATU did to justify it. Unlike Sinclair, Belo had zero-tolerance of it and fired him because of it. And it's not because Belo is liberally biased because they're the same folks who own the right-leaning Dallas Morning News, it's because they know that this type of journalism is really tacky and low-brow. That's why I've been constantly telling Sinclair that they can't keep doing this right-wing political nonsense during their newscasts or else viewers are going to turn elsewhere and based off of the comments on the KATU page about this one, KATU is going to lose a lot of viewers by going this route. I agree 100%, both Fox and MSNBC (not the Fox O&O's and NBC O&O's though, they don't seem to have the same bias) are awful news sources these days. If a Sinclair-type news source existed on the left, I would probably be slamming them just as hard. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I agree 100%, both Fox and MSNBC (not the Fox O&O's and NBC O&O's though, they don't seem to have the same bias) are awful news sources these days. If a Sinclair-type news source existed on the left, I would probably be slamming them just as hard. I agree with you as well. I love the NBC O&O's especially since Comcast decided to invest tons in them and my complaints about the Fox O&O's are more about how some of their newscasts seem so dumbed down *cough* WTXF, WFLD, etc.*cough* than any political bias. I just want to hear about what happened today, I honestly could care less about how someone feels about it and how I should react to it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 People find a way to blame Sinclair for everything. The soles on my shows are wearing out! It's S!NCLAIR'S FAULT!!!!!! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 I agree with most of what you said here. The attempt to blur the line between news and opinion is one of the worst developments in journalism and even though it's something that's happened throughout the history of journalism, they just seem more open about it now. I'm fine with news reporters having an opinion different from mine, but there is no need for them to force their own opinions down my throat in the disguise of a regular newscast (that's why I can't even stand to watch Fox and MSNBC anymore). We might remember that a local TV personality here in St. Louis (Larry Connors) got in trouble because he tried to inject political opinion into news using the same tired excuses KATU did to justify it. Unlike Sinclair, Belo had zero-tolerance of it and fired him because of it. And it's not because Belo is liberally biased because they're the same folks who own the right-leaning Dallas Morning News, it's because they know that this type of journalism is really tacky and low-brow. That's why I've been constantly telling Sinclair that they can't keep doing this right-wing political nonsense during their newscasts or else viewers are going to turn elsewhere and based off of the comments on the KATU page about this one, KATU is going to lose a lot of viewers by going this route. Newspapers have their news and their editorial views—the latter are only on the editorial pages. Unless you're a Raycom station (or in very few other cases), there is no editorial space on a local television news program. There is no space where the opinions can be separated from the news. And that's what the problem is. Social media is so flammable that handling opinions in the same space as news is even worse than it is on a newscast. Comments sections do not help. (A small correction: Belo's newspapers did split off from their TV division some time back.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93471 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Newspapers have their news and their editorial views—the latter are only on the editorial pages. Unless you're a Raycom station (or in very few other cases), there is no editorial space on a local television news program. There is no space where the opinions can be separated from the news. And that's what the problem is. Social media is so flammable that handling opinions in the same space as news is even worse than it is on a newscast. Comments sections do not help. (A small correction: Belo's newspapers did split off from their TV division some time back.) Remember the editorials at the end of the newscast? Some stations besides the Raycom ones still do them. KSAT has done one for years and years and years. When Jim Joslyn retired in 2011, current GM Phil Lane took them over. Newspapers may have the editorial page, but as of late, the bias of many papers has been spilling into the news coverage itself, resulting in one-sided news stories or stories that favor (in my local paper's case) the Democrats over the other parties. It got so bad and so increasingly evident, I finally canceled my newspaper subscription a couple of months ago and now get my news primarily from the internet. Newspaper websites provide some information. TV news is OK but all the operations here in SA flat out suck (it's not just Sinclair's fault, KSAT and KENS also put out an equally bad product). Also of note, WOAI began this new segment called "Beamer's Rant" a few weeks back (Blaise Labbe's fingerprints are all over that one for sure). It hasn't boded over well with Beamer and his viewers. The story from the Express News: ‘Beamer’s Rant’: New WOAI news segment gives anchor a podium Posted on October 16, 2013 | By Jeanne Jakle Do you want to see your local anchorman get opinionated in the middle of a local newscast? WOAI-TV’s Randy Beamer doesn’t seem that comfortable with the idea himself. Yet, there he was with “Beamer’s Rant,” a new commentary spot that premiered on Tuesday’s 10 p.m. newscast; he indicated another one will air Thursday. About halfway through the show, Beamer spoke of how all this came about. “Because I’m old,” the veteran anchor said, “and have covered news here for more than 30 years, they asked me, ‘Why don’t you give a little background or insight on what’s going on?’” Beamer then launched into a kind of apology. “I never thought a news guy should put his opinions on the news,” he said. “I think it’s our job to take them out of news coverage.” Once he got started, however, Beamer put together a pretty good package to illustrate his topic, which he said was inspired by the stalemate in Washington right now: He bemoaned the fact that today’s politicians are more concerned about appealing to their constituents – or “base” – in anticipation of the next election than with honestly telling people where they really stood on an issue. Because of that, very little seems to get accomplished in any kind of timely fashion. To illustrate the difference between present-day politics vs. what he called “old school San Antonio,” he brought out a feisty voice from that “old school,” Helen Dutmer. Dutmer, 93, was a longtime city councilwoman and county commissioner back in the ’80s and ’90s. When you were a councilwoman here, Beamer asked Dutmer recently at an event, “did you ever worry about your base, what you had to say to get your base of supporters?” “I just said it like it was,” she replied, “and I said it honestly. So I didn’t have to remember what I said.” Cool – and almost unheard of in today’s political arena. The video of Dutmer, in fact, was my favorite part of Tuesday’s “rant.” In the interest of contrast, Beamer then played a sound bite from those infamous recordings of City Councilwoman Elisa Chan and her aide, which discussed the best way – taking an anti-gay stance – to appeal to her “base” of supporters. Beamer wrapped the segment up by stating: “This is not a Republican or Democratic issue. . .In other city hall offices, they’re just as concerned about their base and their future primaries,” he said, and to illustrate, he flashed a pic of Mayor Julian Castro. It’s happening now more than ever, he stressed, and it’s interfering with getting things done – like putting out “a real prioritized budget” in Washington. He concluded by saying his goal with “Beamer’s Rant” is just “to start a conversation” and welcomed other people’s rants on this and other topics, which he’ll air on Thursday. My advice, Randy? Although the segment may not have been your idea, now that you have it. . .Own it, commit to it, unapologetically share your opinions on issues you feel passionate about. You’re a likable presence on the news, an S.A. TV staple and someone who actually has the experience under his belt to pull it off. Some may like it; others won’t. One thing it will accomplish: set your newscast apart from the S.A. pack. And that’s half the battle when it comes to drawing viewers. . .and ratings. Photo: WOAI (to clarify, that's the author's opinions, not mine, honestly I think this is a stupid idea) They ended up renaming his segment "Beamer's Inside S.A." this week but it's much the same format, just a different name. Also KIMA/KEPR's video for Sinclair: [yt]MFNnMLXMnJA[/yt] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93474 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 Remember the editorials at the end of the newscast? Some stations besides the Raycom ones still do them. KSAT has done one for years and years and years. When Jim Joslyn retired in 2011, current GM Phil Lane took them over. Newspapers may have the editorial page, but as of late, the bias of many papers has been spilling into the news coverage itself, resulting in one-sided news stories or stories that favor (in my local paper's case) the Democrats over the other parties. It got so bad and so increasingly evident, I finally canceled my newspaper subscription a couple of months ago and now get my news primarily from the internet. Newspaper websites provide some information. TV news is OK but all the operations here in SA flat out suck (it's not just Sinclair's fault, KSAT and KENS also put out an equally bad product). Also of note, WOAI began this new segment called "Beamer's Rant" a few weeks back (Blaise Labbe's fingerprints are all over that one for sure). It hasn't boded over well with Beamer and his viewers. The story from the Express News: (to clarify, that's the author's opinions, not mine, honestly I think this is a stupid idea) They ended up renaming his segment "Beamer's Inside S.A." this week but it's much the same format, just a different name. Also KIMA/KEPR's video for Sinclair: [yt]MFNnMLXMnJA[/yt] Some other stations still do those editorial segments as well. KPLR airs one during their 4PM newscast that's so over the top that it's interesting but has a graphic that clearly labels it as "commentary". It's produced by WPIX and I guess they share it with other Tribune affiliates that might be interested in it. During that same 4PM newscast, they also air another "commentary" piece that's produced locally which is basically one of the members of the news staff talking about random things. This segment reminds me of Andy Rooney if he was about 50 years younger. http://kplr11.com/2013/11/19/is-16-to-young-for-getting-a-drivers-license/ I'm fine with stations airing opinionated editorials as long as their is a clear disclaimer indicating such, it's when the line gets blurred between news and opinion where I have a problem with it. Speaking of which, I don't remember Blasie Labbe ever doing anything like that for KCTV so if this was his idea, this is new territory for him. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93479 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 During that same 4PM newscast, they also air another "commentary" piece that's produced locally which is basically one of the members of the news staff talking about random things. This segment reminds me of Andy Rooney if he was about 50 years younger. http://kplr11.com/2013/11/19/is-16-to-young-for-getting-a-drivers-license/ 48 seconds for commentary? Too short. He didn't really get his message accross effectively. Oh, and they misspelled "too" in the title. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 48 seconds for commentary? Too short. He didn't really get his message accross effectively. Oh, and they misspelled "too" in the title. To be fair, it airs during the 4PM newscast on KPLR and gets very low ratings, I'm guessing that they were just looking for something to fill time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Speaking of on-air opinion pieces, KUSA had one about viewers sending in pictures of their patio during a snow storm. http://www.9news.com/video/2857639821001/1/9NEWS-anchor-pleads-for-better-snow-pictures I thought it was funny. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93546 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Update on the Sinclair-KRNV (Reno) situation http://ftvlive.com/todays-news/2013/11/20/sinclair-to-buy-reno-station When do you guys think KRXI will drop the KTVU simulcast and go to a KRNV-produced newscast. That just seems inevitable now. Let's hear it from the horse's mouth, shall we? Sinclair has announced that they've acquired "non-license" assets of KRNV from Sunbelt for $26M. They also said they are expecting to drop that KTVU's simulcast for KRNV's newscasts. I would not be shocked if Sinclair assigns KRXI to Cunningham, while Sinclair proper get KRNV & KENV. Of course, all Rogers have to do is sell little Helena, and all he'll have left is his Channel 3 in Vegas. EDIT: I wished they would reconvert KENV into a translator and make it a satellite of KRNV, similar to what Hearst did with the satellites of KOAT a couple of years back. The translator can boost its power (3kW= limit for the LD for VHF signals, current signal is 1.5kW). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sinclair has named the former head of ACME Communications as regional group manager, including WJLA. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/72211/sinclair-names-doug-gealy-group-manager ...and the Grim Reaper of Broadcast TV continues on its merry way. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93577 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sinclair has named the former head of ACME Communications as regional group manager, including WJLA. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/72211/sinclair-names-doug-gealy-group-manager ...and the Grim Reaper of Broadcast TV continues on its merry way. Has he had a bad track record or is all of that based on how poorly he ran ACME Communications? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93580 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Has he had a bad track record or is all of that based on how poorly he ran ACME Communications? I was referring to Sinclair, not Gealy, as the "Grim Reaper." I apologize for not making that clear. Apparently, they're very certain that the Allbritton deal will go through with just the FCC's "rubber stamp." For a company that disagrees with the policies of the current administration, they need to really give thanks to his FCC for allowing their neverending buying spree and the circumvention of ownership rules. Personally, I wouldn't put someone who was in charge of a rag-tag group of WB/CW affiliates to oversee what will be their biggest station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93582 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 Sinclair has named the former head of ACME Communications as regional group manager, including WJLA. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/article/72211/sinclair-names-doug-gealy-group-manager ...and the Grim Reaper of Broadcast TV continues on its merry way. Once they take control of WJLA, watch them make Gealy WJLA's general manager as well and fire Bill Lord. That's what they did here, fire WOAI's GM and install their regional group manager here as WOAI's new GM (in addition to the group manager role). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93585 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Here's some new Sinclair-related articles to pass the time. First, this one from the Baltimore Sun from November 5. It talks about the current media consolidation, and yes they talk about what we all been talking about. And that's the use of Sinclair's "shells". They even place a number of how many stations that have changed owners as of this year. I assume it doesn't count the recent acquisitons after November 6, and that figure is not really legit, until all those pending deals are finalized. Also from the Pittsburgh Courier on Nov. 15, and the Washington Times just this Wednesday, it talks about Armstrong Williams and his plans for the stations that he will acquire. He even explains how difficult it is for minority and independent ownership, and he calls his partnership with Sinclair "a blessing". But he also said that he " ....want to be a good sole owner and my preference is to keep current employees in place". Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93613 Share on other sites More sharing options...
djlynch 56 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 Maybe KATU's new strategy is to focus on the "redder" portions of the market (read: outside Portland City Limits). That's what they seem to be doing with KEYE. Their coverage of local and statewide political issues took a couple steps to the right when they took over, local coverage seems to focus more on western Travis County and Williamson County than Austin itself. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93622 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted November 23, 2013 Share Posted November 23, 2013 That's what they seem to be doing with KEYE. Their coverage of local and statewide political issues took a couple steps to the right when they took over, local coverage seems to focus more on western Travis County and Williamson County than Austin itself. Has that strategy actually worked? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93623 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 That's what they seem to be doing with KEYE. Their coverage of local and statewide political issues took a couple steps to the right when they took over, local coverage seems to focus more on western Travis County and Williamson County than Austin itself. This is correct. I wouldn't say right after they took over, but after their old ND Suzanne Black left and they got this new guy Greg Turchetta, it has been much more noticable under his watch. That and every night they have a "Waste Watch Investigation" (sometimes two or three in a single newscast). They still have some Austin coverage but it's very restrained, usually it's state and city/county government but little else from Austin. Has that strategy actually worked? No, they are a distant fourth place as of May sweeps (July doesn't really count, but the picture was the same). KVUE and KXAN continue to battle it out for first (with KXAN usually second) while KTBC third. They do well at 10pm (still last place, but more viewers than their other newscasts), but only because of CBS primetime as lead-in. KEYE is the worst newscast in Austin anyways, by far. They have the most watched primetime lineup, but not the most watched late news (although they do better than KTBC at 9), with KVUE winning, which tells you most of their primetime viewers think their newscast sucks so they switch over to KVUE or KXAN. It should also be noted Austin itself is VERY liberal (probably the most liberal in one of the most conservative states in the country; the lifestyle and culture can easily be compared to Portland, OR, Seattle or similar cities), so I doubt the strategy would work anyways. The suburbs and surrounding areas are more conservative so it makes sense KEYE is targeting these areas instead. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93631 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Keeping on the subject of Sinclair's political bent, my next question would be whether or not they keep the "Ralston Reports" program on KRNV, even though Jim Rogers (the champion of his show, which also runs on KSNV) still holds the license? From the clips I've seen of that show, Ralston is not afraid to call out both Democrats and Republicans, which may irk the GOP-supporting higher-ups at SBG. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 511 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 Keeping on the subject of Sinclair's political bent, my next question would be whether or not they keep the "Ralston Reports" program on KRNV, even though Jim Rogers (the champion of his show, which also runs on KSNV) still holds the license? From the clips I've seen of that show, Ralston is not afraid to call out both Democrats and Republicans, which may irk the GOP-supporting higher-ups at SBG. :bang: I give up... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93644 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3953 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 It seems to be a vicious cycle for Sinclair.....the more successful a station is, they tend to leave it alone. The more screwed up it is, they "fix" it, only to screw it up some more....rinse and repeat.... The question is....have they ever been able to turn around a station successfully under their watch? Keep in they have very successful stations now like WKRC and KUTV which they are basically signing the checks and caretaking them, and they have stations that dominate parts of their market like WLOS in Asheville, WCHS in Charleston and WEAR in Pensacola Can they do this on their own without having to rely on success created by previous owners? I pose this question since their acquisition binges have given them some dominant stations that have held their own for years or have succeeded in the face of declining competition... (i.e. KUTV overtaking KSL) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93645 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTVNews 194 Posted November 24, 2013 Share Posted November 24, 2013 KATU recently asked viewers to go online and take a "Viewers Voice" survey. Well, when I went on to see what that was about, it's definitely not a local thing as Sinclair's logo is on the page and it asks which city you're in. I'm not familiar with Sinclair so, is this a new thing or does Sinclair put out these surveys often? http://www.katu.com/survey Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12568-sinclairagain/page/41/#findComment-93647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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