Nexstar...again

[Viper550 292]

 

They look a bit ... Media General-ish. Doesn't look like one of the "generic" Nexstar looks.

[MichiganNewsGraphicsJunkie 947]

I like it -- makes me wonder if Nexstar is going to loosen up a bit on a more generalized group package?

[bhratbrat 437]

That is a sharp graphical look for KETK.

[atlnews2 592]

it's about time

[GoldenShine9 1514]

I like it -- makes me wonder if Nexstar is going to loosen up a bit on a more generalized group package?

 

Perhaps it is a test towards a new group package? It seems to be a slightly modified version of the most recent Media General package (there are some ex-MG stations that still use old graphic packages though)

[TheRob 938]

It sounds like WRIC has a disgruntled employee. Another memo appeared on FTVLive.

 

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/6/6/more-work-for-nexstar-staffers

[Eat News 4745]

It sounds like WRIC has a disgruntled employee. Another memo appeared on FTVLive.

 

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/6/6/more-work-for-nexstar-staffers

 

This ND has zero clue about how to run and manage a newsroom.

 

But he sure does use all the latest newsroom buzz words.

And...

 

This goof is making the reporters pitch the active stand-up in the early meeting...before you even start shooting the story.

 

This ND is going to be bent over and beaten by his own staff and hopefully at the company Christmas party where everyone can watch.

 

BTW...

Just how much money does every "like" on facebook generate for the station?

[Greggo 358]

This ND has zero clue about how to run and manage a newsroom.

 

But he sure does use all the latest newsroom buzz words.

And...

 

This goof is making the reporters pitch the active stand-up in the early meeting...before you even start shooting the story.

 

This ND is going to be bent over and beaten by his own staff and hopefully at the company Christmas party where everyone can watch.

 

BTW...

Just how much money does every "like" on facebook generate for the station?

 

The ND needs to be careful. Many reporters are hourly. Forcing someone who is hourly to do unpaid work off the clock -- such as setting the story up before walking in the door, etc. -- is illegal and companies, including some news outlets, have had to pay hefty fines before for doing so.

[CircleSeven 1960]

GM approintment #24.

 

Former GM of KOHD/KBNZ Julie Brinks. has been appointed as new VP/GM of WOOD/WOTV in Michigan.

[TennTV1983 807]

Speaking of KETK... looks like they got new graphics on June 1.

So did KFXK:

http://www.easttexasmatters.com/video?videoId=729923433

 

I'm curious to see what KETK's new news open looks like (both stations are using Stephen Arnold's "Extreme" by the way).

[who?cares 255]

So did KFXK:

http://www.easttexasmatters.com/video?videoId=729923433

 

I'm curious to see what KETK's new news open looks like (both stations are using Stephen Arnold's "Extreme" by the way).

 

I watched it using Volicon. It looks to similar KFXK. KETK is using Inergy for its opens.

[RGSJenkins 435]

At WTEN, meteorologist Nick Johnston was demoted to weekends after Monday's show from mornings until his last day on September 3rd. Almost immediately, a petition for his return to mornings was created.

https://www.change.org/p/to-the-people-of-the-capital-region-get-meteorologist-nick-johnston-back-on-wten?recruiter=6710905&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=facebook&utm_campaign=autopublish&utm_term=mob-xs-share_petition-reason_msg&utm_content=nafta_share_post_title_en_1%3Areal_control

http://blog.timesunion.com/kristi/2017/06/07/nick-johnston-out-as-morning-meteorologist-at-wten/

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10212922691045829

 

While, weekend sports anchor Josh Rultenberg's contract wasn't renewed and his last day will on June 30th.

http://blog.timesunion.com/kristi/2017/06/08/josh-rultenberg-out-as-sportscaster-at-wten/

[scrabbleship 429]

And the eternal cycle at WTEN starts again. Build a ton of goodwill then knock it all down.

[CircleSeven 1960]

Nexstar plans to do a companywide community service for all of their markets to commemorate its 20th anniversary on Friday.

 

They're doing it again. The 2nd year of Founder's Day of Caring with an even expanded footprint from the last one.

 

My gripe is this. Shouldn't stations be doing this kind of stuff on a regular basis, instead of just doing it on the day of the company's founding? I feel they're doing this on a corporate mandate, instead of doing it just for the sake of helping their communities.

[Eat News 4745]

My gripe is this. Shouldn't stations be doing this kind of stuff on a regular basis, instead of just doing it on the day of the company's founding? I feel they're doing this on a corporate mandate, instead of doing it just for the sake of helping their communities.

 

The Corp bullshit answer is: "We (Hackstar) help the community EVERYDAY of the year Mr.Circleseven...so we take great offense to your accusations of our laziness".....

 

Once a year is "a regular basis"...according to Crapstar.

 

This event of goodwill cost the corperation NOTHING to put on. I bet even the free t-shirts were donated. Employee time...donated...food...donated...air time...donated...water...tap...phone...tap...tap-tap-tap---sos.

 

The employees are the ones who really deserve the thanks. They are the pawns in the whole thing, ,,,but they volunteer and feel good doing so. (win-win).

 

The company does the absolute minimum to satisfy "Community Service" whatever the hell the FCC defines that as.

[CircleSeven 1960]

Looks like Nexstar kept their word regarding statewide bureaus. It launched its first one in Indiana.

[GoldenShine9 1514]

Looks like Nexstar kept their word regarding statewide bureaus. It launched its first one in Indiana.

 

I'm a bit surprised they would launch it without a station in every market...they don't have one in South Bend.

[Big Country News 435]

without a station in every market...they don't have one in South Bend.

 

Yet.

[Eat News 4745]

I'm a bit surprised they would launch it without a station in every market...they don't have one in South Bend.

 

What will happen when the get to Ca.?

[scrabbleship 429]

I'm a bit surprised they would launch it without a station in every market...they don't have one in South Bend.

 

They'll be launching Tennessee without Chattanooga and New York without NYC.

[CircleSeven 1960]

When they first mention those bureaus (in its public interest statement during the MG transaction), they'd planned on launching in Nashville, TN, Austin, TX & Albany, NY, with possible additions in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama & Indiana.

 

I'm surprised Indiana became the first one of the seven.

[TennTV1983 807]

When they first mention those bureaus (in its public interest statement during the MG transaction), they'd planned on launching in Nashville, TN, Austin, TX & Albany, NY, with possible additions in Pennsylvania, Virginia, Alabama & Indiana.

 

I'm surprise Indiana became the first one of the seven.

The only thing about those cities you mentioned is they are all capitals of their respective states, which creates a complex situation in states like Alabama where Nexstar doesn't even own a TV station in Montgomery.

[NEOMatrix 1307]

I'm kind of surprised that Nexstar doesn't have a Ohio bureau in Columbus. Granted, they don't have a station in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, or Lima. However, they don't have a station in every market in Texas and Austin is still getting a bureau.

[Greggo 358]

The Texas bureau is up and running out of KXAN in Austin. It's been in operation for several months now.

[GoldenShine9 1514]

I'm kind of surprised that Nexstar doesn't have a Ohio bureau in Columbus. Granted, they don't have a station in Cleveland, Cincinnati, Toledo, or Lima. However, they don't have a station in every market in Texas and Austin is still getting a bureau.

 

Most of those markets are out of reach for Nexstar unless they have to scoop up leftovers from other acquisitions.