Action Newsroom 1281 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 KWKT has a new open.: Are you sure this is new? Besides the GFX, the video looks like it was recorded off a Betamax tape! 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 KWKT has a new open. I don't know if Nexstar actually went through with bringing the news department in-house but you will notice something different that I'm not going to say: Looks like they're still not producing in house. That anchor and meteorologist are both based out of KETK in Tyler. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166229 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 22, 2017 Share Posted January 22, 2017 KWKT has a new open. I don't know if Nexstar actually went through with bringing the news department in-house but you will notice something different that I'm not going to say: I know this isn't what is supposed to be noticed as different, but boy oh boy, what a wacky ass mix of Overture and FOX O&O themes going on there, plus awful directing and mixing... All around bad effort no matter where it's being produced. Needs polish, snappier pacing and more. Horrendous! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166230 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 KWKT has a new open. I don't know if Nexstar actually went through with bringing the news department in-house but you will notice something different that I'm not going to say: According to this video, it's still produced at KETK. They were supposed to start its in-house news department last year but delayed it to this year and so far, nothing yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166237 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Has it passed anyone's mind that with the MG and WVMH deals closed or about to close that Perry Sook, the Cap Cities fanboy, has practically recreated Cap Cities minus Philly and Houston? The first Cap Cities TV station was WCDA, forerunner to today's WTEN. The second was the incumbent CBS station for the Triangle (WTVD for Cap Cities, WNCN for Nexstar) The third Cap Cities TV station was channel 12 in Providence (WPRO then/WPRI now) The fourth was a VHF in Buffalo (WKBW for Cap Cities, WIVB for Nexstar) The fifth was a VHF serving most of West Virginia (WSAZ for Cap Cities, WOWK for Nexstar) Later additions included WTNH and a station in Frenso (KFSN for Cap Cities, KSEE/KGPE for Nexstar) Finally, a UHF in Tampa to close it out (WFTS for Cap Cities, WTTA for Nexstar) Is Nexstar going to buy ABC once Disney finally gets around to dumping it? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166311 Share on other sites More sharing options...
plnewsfan 9 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 I think it wouldn't happen because of owners, Walt Disney Company, and that their stations are #1. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166312 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 Acccording to FTVLive, Nexstar is shutting down the long-running Media General graphics hub (MGFX) and will be reverting back to having graphic artists at each station. http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/1/24/nexstar-to-shutdown-media-generals-graphics-hub Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166316 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 We can't miss the Nexstar Town Hall on Jan 25th. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uudYftxXYpI 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 We can't miss the Nexstar Town Hall on Jan 25th. Thanks for the link. Should be starting any moment. For now, it's still screens and some kind of "Americana: Reflecting On Our Musical Roots" series from Stephen Arnold's production vault blasting through. Guess Sooky's handlers are currently putting on his HD makeup face Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I tuned in and almost immediately recognized the Stephen Arnold production music. That's kind of sad. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166382 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I tuned in and almost immediately recognized the Stephen Arnold production music. That's kind of sad. whats wrong with that? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166383 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 It's just a reminder that I know way too much about news music. They did show one graphic, which is a map of every market with a Nexstar station. If Honolulu were really that close, Phoenix would be a lot nicer... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 It's just a reminder that I know way too much about news music. They did show one graphic, which is a map of every market with a Nexstar station. If Honolulu were really that close, Phoenix would be a lot nicer... Looking at that makes me wanna throw up. I don't even know how Nexstar will pay to operate all of them on a daily basis, not to mention vacations and benefits will be cut. I'm so glad my home market (Miami) nor Orlando are involved in this. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166385 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The density of Nexstar stations is impressive, but it's also a major risk. In media, when companies get this large and do it by organizing local units, it can be painful and debt-laden. They're starting a bit late. My guess is if the impending presidential address is an SR on one or more of the networks, this is being held back so, say, MCOs can join in. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166386 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 It's just a reminder that I know way too much about news music. They did show one graphic, which is a map of every market with a Nexstar station. If Honolulu were really that close, Phoenix would be a lot nicer... yeah. i usually see Stephen Arnold as the softer rock type news music compared to 615's "Epic thriller movie" type news music and Gari's Magical, majestic type news music. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Wow, Scott Pelley introducing the town hall. "171 stations in 100 markets." Wow. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Here we go... unfortunately it's not very exciting. A root canal might surpass this garbage. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 First 120 days...it's like a presidency! I'm surprised Nexstar has a fully functioning studio at its HQ, too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166391 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Looking at that makes me wanna throw up. I don't even know how Nexstar will pay to operate all of them on a daily basis, not to mention vacations and benefits will be cut. I'm so glad my home market (Miami) nor Orlando are involved in this. They have out-Sinclair'ed Sinclair. And yet neither gets the vitriol that Clear Channel gets or got back in the day. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Bye-bye, Federated Media... "not local enough", Sook says. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
promoguy98 253 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 All in all, a big step down for the ex MG/Lin/Young stations. Lots of the word LOCAL tossed in for fluff and added creative flair. Wonder if Mardek1995 wrote the script for this??!? What a mess of an introduction for the newly acquired stations, as the standards of taking care of employees, definitely goes down. No surprise over the big step down. No employee stock option plans, less 401K employer match, less vacation time, lots of conforming to Nexstar guidelines... but moooooore SICK time! Employees will probably need to use every bit of that working for this company. If all else fails, just stumble around and chant local, Local, LOCAL a few times and things will magically appear to look up in your life! The smart ones will find a better company to work for or get out of the business. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166394 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Another MG news director leaving.... This time it's WNCN's Andrea Parquet-Taylor...moving up to the same job at KTVT. http://www.tvnewscheck.com/mobile/index/article/id/101001 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166396 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 The "local(s)" at Nexstar soon may be... NABET/CWA Local ## IATSE Local ## IBEW ## Riddle: What did the Nexstar TV Reporter say to the McDonalds Fry Girl??? Answer (TV Reporter) "Wow I wish made $12 per hour and got 40 hours per week... like you do." The chances of any union affecting Nexstar are pretty slim considering the status of the broadcast unions...but one can wish. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166397 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 Chances are, we'll never see WKRG morph into "Local 5".... ...Because of Sinclair-run LOCAL 15! Are there any other markets where Nexstar has this problem? I would love to see Graham morph WSLS into "Local 10"! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166401 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LOWERCASE GUY 262 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Surprised Nexstar hasn't trademarked the word "LOCAL" like Raycom did with the words "First Alert" http://tmsearch.uspto.gov/bin/showfield?f=doc&state=4808:m6vrm9.4.23 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/12826-nexstaragain/page/30/#findComment-166405 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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