KevCor 344 Posted September 4, 2014 Share Posted September 4, 2014 Sadly the music signature was what was remaining of The Spirit. I won't repeat what was already said of its hyperlocal patriotism that is missing of local TV. It's an utter shame that KHOU/WFAA nixed the image ID. I am all for tolerance of people's views, I do not like petty attacks such as calling my opposition "childish". I respect others views, and opposites attract a diversity of opinions. If you disagree with me, then just say it instead of acting like a teenager and slandering me as someone who doesn't like change. Got it? Thanks KHOU still uses that "Stands for Houston" in their current promo, which is more hyperlocal than "The Spirit of Texas" (which, by the way, KHOU phased out late 00/early 10's). But even if "This is Home" isn't necessarily a hometown creation, for most people, they won't know that, unless they follow the happenings in the industry. It could easily have been created at any station/market. IT just happens to be used in multiple markets, just like the "On Your Side" tag or "Taking Action" or any other cheesy branding line. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-113911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SS8609 59 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 KHOU still uses that "Stands for Houston" in their current promo, which is more hyperlocal than "The Spirit of Texas" (which, by the way, KHOU phased out late 00/early 10's). But even if "This is Home" isn't necessarily a hometown creation, for most people, they won't know that, unless they follow the happenings in the industry. It could easily have been created at any station/market. IT just happens to be used in multiple markets, just like the "On Your Side" tag or "Taking Action" or any other cheesy branding line. And for the record, I wouldn't be surprised if SFH went away as early as next week. Also wouldn't be surprised if a) they are waiting for the Texans' first CBS telecast to start (not until next week against the Raiders since they are starting this week at home against the Redskins on Fox), and b ) KHOU winds up using the same cut as WFAA. In the meantime, you would be well advised to check the Twitter feeds of Bill Bishop (their managing editor), David Paul (their chief meteorologist) and Doug Delony (their tech reporter/web producer) in the coming days. (And I think it's pretty obvious by "their" we're talking about Dan Rather's old stomping grounds). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted September 6, 2014 Share Posted September 6, 2014 WWL's Gannettized Web site goes live Wednesday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 72 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 KHOU still uses that "Stands for Houston" in their current promo, which is more hyperlocal than "The Spirit of Texas" (which, by the way, KHOU phased out late 00/early 10's). But even if "This is Home" isn't necessarily a hometown creation, for most people, they won't know that, unless they follow the happenings in the industry. It could easily have been created at any station/market. IT just happens to be used in multiple markets, just like the "On Your Side" tag or "Taking Action" or any other cheesy branding line. I took their current tag was to help reinforce KHOU name in 11 News. The last time it was known as KHOU 11 News was nearly 13/14 years prior to 2011, where it was used from 1989 to 1997. Some of the YouTubes showed how tongue tied the anchors were to say KHOU 11 News again (or ever depending on the talent's tenure) On The Spirit, I am quite surprised it wasn't used in smaller markets or other stations mimicking the format or even use the Texas flag in their graphics - it was the two large markets that was the most patriotic. It's so mindblowing for me (even when it hasn't been used for both stations in ages.) At least KHOU still has the red/white/blue in their graphics/logo now. Well I do believe there should be some level of standardization, and while those tags could be generic, I wouldn't call it cheesy. It's all how you execute it. If you got a good voice over, good graphics - and other ways to format, you can make lemons (the generic slogans) into kickass lemonade. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114110 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PelicanGuy 117 Posted September 7, 2014 Share Posted September 7, 2014 Thank God WWL still uses the "Louisiana News Leader" and "Spirit of Community" promos. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114121 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 I just noticed this but KSDK has a new voiceover. I can't figure out who it is though but I've heard him on other stations. Edit: It's John Beach. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114256 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 WVEC is spending bundles of cash from Daddy Gannett -- today on their new 4pm newscast, they will debut their new "Mobile Weather Lab". They've been running promos for it all summer, albeit behind a pixelated image of the truck saying "stay tuned"... Also, for the rest of this week, Inside Edition's April Woodard is "guest anchoring" (and in actuality, auditioning) to fill the empty morning anchor chair vacated by longtime anchor LaSalle Blanks (he moved to the aforementioned 4pm broadcast). From what I saw, I liked her, she did a very good job this morning. She's also a hometown girl, and the aunt of my third favorite QB, Russell Wilson, so, I'm of course, biased. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114283 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted September 8, 2014 Share Posted September 8, 2014 WVEC is spending bundles of cash from Daddy Gannett -- today on their new 4pm newscast, they will debut their new "Mobile Weather Lab". They've been running promos for it all summer, albeit behind a pixelated image of the truck saying "stay tuned"... Hmm...I wonder if we'll see this spread to other Gannett stations. I think this is the first in the group to have something like that. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114292 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 Also, for the rest of this week, Inside Edition's April Woodard is "guest anchoring" (and in actuality, auditioning) to fill the empty morning anchor chair vacated by longtime anchor LaSalle Blanks (he moved to the aforementioned 4pm broadcast). From what I saw, I liked her, she did a very good job this morning. She's also a hometown girl, and the aunt of my third favorite QB, Russell Wilson, so, I'm of course, biased. No offense to you and those who live in Hampton Roads, but would this be considered a major step down for April Woodard? I know she was on Inside Edition almost daily but to go from a top syndicated show down to DMA 45? I know Inside Edition isn't hard hitting journalist but I'm pretty sure she could easily get a top 10 market job. But since she's a hometown girl maybe she wants to be home. (I would be thinking the same thing if she was auditioning for a job in Baltimore). WVEC is spending bundles of cash from Daddy Gannett -- today on their new 4pm newscast, they will debut their new "Mobile Weather Lab". They've been running promos for it all summer, albeit behind a pixelated image of the truck saying "stay tuned"... Hmm...I wonder if we'll see this spread to other Gannett stations. I think this is the first in the group to have something like that. I think KUSA or KARE has one. Trust me they aren't that special. All you end up with is a reporter but mainly meteorologist in the field reading numbers off a 46" TV. Sure it gives a hyper local weather report with the weather station on top but most of the time the temperature isn't that different from opening up your Intellicast or NWS forecast. It would be useful if the weather station could transmit the data back to the weather office where they could place a pin drop on the map showing current conditions. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114374 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted September 9, 2014 Share Posted September 9, 2014 No offense to you and those who live in Hampton Roads, but would this be considered a major step down for April Woodard? I know she was on Inside Edition almost daily but to go from a top syndicated show down to DMA 45? I know Inside Edition isn't hard hitting journalist but I'm pretty sure she could easily get a top 10 market job. But since she's a hometown girl maybe she wants to be home. (I would be thinking the same thing if she was auditioning for a job in Baltimore). I'd naturally assume it was a step-down myself, except for I don't think she was under contract with Inside Edition anymore -- on her LinkedIn she says she's a "Freelance Correspondent". And I think she was also only doing the weekend anchoring on the show as well. Other than that, and it being a hometown gig, I'd agree with you. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114410 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 I just noticed this but KSDK has a new voiceover. I can't figure out who it is though but I've heard him on other stations. Edit: It's John Beach. WCNC picked him up too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114432 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 510 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 WCNC picked him up too. Are you the one who misidentified KOIN's and WCNC's current VO? Neither of them sound like John Beach... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 WWL's new site is LIVE y'all. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114439 Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevCor 344 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 WWL's new site is LIVE y'all. And ther already have a glitch -- all of their Facebook stories link to a 404 Error page at WFAA's website. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1714 Posted September 10, 2014 Author Share Posted September 10, 2014 I think KUSA or KARE has one. Trust me they aren't that special. All you end up with is a reporter but mainly meteorologist in the field reading numbers off a 46" TV. Sure it gives a hyper local weather report with the weather station on top but most of the time the temperature isn't that different from opening up your Intellicast or NWS forecast. It would be useful if the weather station could transmit the data back to the weather office where they could place a pin drop on the map showing current conditions. KUSA does not. KCNC (CBS O&O) does and it always has struck me as gimmicky. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 And ther already have a glitch -- all of their Facebook stories link to a 404 Error page at WFAA's website. And they're live streaming isn't working either this morning. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 72 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 And they're live streaming isn't working either this morning. Gannett can't seem to make things work right... what else can they f*k up? Anything! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SterlingNorth 33 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Gannett can't seem to make things work right... what else can they f*k up? Anything! Nobody's perfect. Just ask Apple. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 72 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Nobody's perfect. Just ask Apple. The Deathstar and Apple are different, the latter was once ruled by a gutsy CEO, Gannett however as of late can't seem to run their sites effectively. Have not been able to stream some of the ex-Belos running on Presto lately. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
easttxtv 7 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 Don't know if other acquired stations with the new graphics are seeing this, but WFAA is having some issue off/on with the next 3 topics in the L3. Sometimes, the news topics aren't in the right order, or a non-breaking-news topic is missing that ends up being a segment on the news. Last night, the weather topic for the regular weather segment was left off altogether. I've gotten to where I don't even pay attention to that part of the screen, even though it takes up enough room to where you really can't ignore it. Opening-month jitters? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HowardSalwasser 28 Posted September 10, 2014 Share Posted September 10, 2014 KARE doesn't have a mobile weather lab, but WCCO(like KCNC a CBS O&O) does, though it's main purpose is to promote it's Weather Watcher Network of localized weather stations. It does use the vehicle to report on weather stories, like tornado touchdowns. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114488 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2newengland 72 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 In my neck of the woods, WBZs Eric Fisher had initially milked the use of the truck. I haven't watched 4's 5 or 6:00 in a while but last October the SUV went up to Mount Washington, NH - 5000 feet above ground in some deep snow. It's been elsewhere in the viewing area. I like their approach. He seems to be the outdoor cat of a weatherman, likes to be out on the field than standing around a chroma wall/103" flat panel. If you got a Chief meteorologist whose the outdoor cat like him, then it could be put into great use. Not sure Gannett would be able to implement in such effective way. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114504 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leavellebrett 85 Posted September 11, 2014 Share Posted September 11, 2014 In my neck of the woods, WBZs Eric Fisher had initially milked the use of the truck. I haven't watched 4's 5 or 6:00 in a while but last October the SUV went up to Mount Washington, NH - 5000 feet above ground in some deep snow. It's been elsewhere in the viewing area. I like their approach. He seems to be the outdoor cat of a weatherman, likes to be out on the field than standing around a chroma wall/103" flat panel. If you got a Chief meteorologist whose the outdoor cat like him, then it could be put into great use. Not sure Gannett would be able to implement in such effective way. Eric Fisher is great. I was sad when I saw he left the Weather Channel. I am happy he does does things for CBS This Morning occasionally. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114507 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 190 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 WVEC's new website (13NewsNow.com) is coming September 24th. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114627 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted September 12, 2014 Share Posted September 12, 2014 They still haven't started making new sites for either KREM 2 or WHAS 11 yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13009-tegna-broadcasting-and-digital-general-discussion/page/34/#findComment-114641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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