TEGNA Broadcasting and Digital General Discussion

[H4UL4U 127]

I don't think that's what he means. I think he means that he wants to turn WKYC into a mini-NBC. Meaning good journalism, good production, and good shows.

I don't either. It was a poor attempt at sarcasm on my part. Tough crowd.

[news89 468]

Talk about a good throwback.

I will upload the newscast this weekend.

[Guest]

Talk about a good throwback.

I will upload the newscast this weekend.

 

They haven't lost a step. They should bring them back.

[CLETVFan 369]

The latest in what's been happening to the morning show on WKYC. Less news, more features.

[Conrad 113]

DBL is starting to pick up viewers here in the Denver market slowly, but that's for it's 2nd live showing on KTVD, while NEXT on KUSA is way down from what the 6PM newscast used to be. KCNC's 6pm was ahead of "NEXT" the last 2 weeks of October.

On KUSA, 6PM is the only timeslot that TEGNAitis has infected (at least in a way).

[Georgie56 3333]

The latest in what's been happening to the morning show on WKYC. Less news, more features.

 

So, a standard TEGNA morning newscast.

[NEOMatrix 1307]

The latest in what's been happening to the morning show on WKYC. Less news, more features.

Even by Tegna standards, it's the stupidest thing I ever saw.

[dman748 1256]

The latest in what's been happening to the morning show on WKYC. Less news, more features.

That will draw WJW and WOIO more viewers in their morning newscasts, that's for sure

[jbnews 346]

Tonight, meteorologist Betsy Kling was one of the anchors on WKYC's 6pm show. I'll say this: if channel 3 ever needs a new evening anchor, they might have one in their weather department.

[GoldenShine9 1514]

Tonight, meteorologist Betsy Kling was one of the anchors on WKYC's 6pm show. I'll say this: if channel 3 ever needs a new evening anchor, they might have one in their weather department.

 

That seems like a station desperately short right now. Although they should have had the weekend anchor cover?

[jbnews 346]

That seems like a station desperately short right now. Although they should have had the weekend anchor cover?

I know. That's what I was thinking, too.

[dman748 1256]

Tonight, meteorologist Betsy Kling was one of the anchors on WKYC's 6pm show. I'll say this: if channel 3 ever needs a new evening anchor, they might have one in their weather department.

Where was the weekend anchor crew? Did they decide to take Thanksgiving off too?

[CLETVFan 369]

Here's hoping WKYC's morning news, or even any of TEGNA's morning newscasts, doesn't turn into this! (That debate on TEGNA's show is a big reason I no longer tune in)

[rkolsen 1692]

Here's hoping WKYC's morning news, or even any of TEGNA's morning newscasts, doesn't turn into this! (That debate on TEGNA's show is a big reason I no longer tune in)

 

Out of curiosity is DBL a show where the panelists are there for every feed or are they alternated? And are the same topics discussed/covered in each feed or is it unique.

[CLETVFan 369]

On 11/24/2018 at 8:26 AM, rkolsen said:

 

Out of curiosity is DBL a show where the panelists are there for every feed or are they alternated? And are the same topics discussed/covered in each feed or is it unique.

They alternate with each hour.  That's why there's eight hosts for the show.  The same main topics are covered, though some change in each feed, and they do cover breaking news, though it's hard to have singers, actors, reality hosts, and comedians cover harder topics, then give opinions.

WFAA is struggling badly in the ratings according to Uncle Barky.  

[rkolsen 1692]

6 hours ago, CLETVFan said:

They alternate with each hour.  That's why there's eight hosts for the show.  The same main topics are covered, though some change in each feed, and they do cover breaking news, though it's hard to have singers, actors, reality hosts, and comedians cover harder topics, then give opinions.

WFAA is struggling badly in the ratings according to Uncle Barky.  

Okay, so is it a fixed host schedule for each feed? How do they get singers, actors, reality hosts, and comedians to come on their show unless it’s a link to Denver.  I don’t see TEGNA paying the cost of flying someone in for an interview. However I could see comedians and maybe some lesser known bands coming in when they’re in town looking for exposure. 

[CLETVFan 369]

22 hours ago, rkolsen said:

Okay, so is it a fixed host schedule for each feed? How do they get singers, actors, reality hosts, and comedians to come on their show unless it’s a link to Denver.  I don’t see TEGNA paying the cost of flying someone in for an interview. However I could see comedians and maybe some lesser known bands coming in when they’re in town looking for exposure. 

Those actually are the hosts.  The types I've mentioned.  

[rkolsen 1692]

1 minute ago, CLETVFan said:

Those actually are the hosts.  The types I've mentioned.  

Oh.  I see. 

Edited November 29, 2018 by rkolsen

[CLETVFan 369]

Can you guys picture Tegna and Tribune together?  Here's what I saw from Variety:

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Meanwhile, Tribune Media’s second try at an auction of its 42 TV stations and WGN America — following the implosion earlier this year of its $3.9 billion merger with Sinclair — has so far attracted the eye of private equity players, including Apollo and others in the Fox RSN race, as well as broadcasters such as Texas-based Nexstar Media and Tegna (formerly Gannett Broadcasting). Tribune is not the only station group on the block — Atlanta-based Cox Media Group is also said to be shopping its 14 stations — but it is the biggest prize up for grabs.

 

Edited November 29, 2018 by CLETVFan

[TheRolyPoly 2626]

1 hour ago, CLETVFan said:

Can you guys picture Tegna and Tribune together?  Here's what I saw from Variety:

 

If that's the case, say goodbye to WPIX, KTLA, WGN and bonus WJW (unless if TEGNA keeps WKYC) as we know it.

[MyNewsArchive 197]

TEGNA has completed it's acquisition of KWES-TV in Odessa, TX & WTOL in Toledo, OH. 

 

 

Edited January 3, 2019 by MyNewsArchive

[TexasTVNews 1379]

4 minutes ago, MyNewsArchive said:

TEGNA has completed it's acquisition of KWES-TV in Odessa, TX & WTOL in Toledo, OH. 

https://twitter.com/TEGNA/status/1080584096684879872

 

 

 

Expect changes coming to NewsWest 9 and Toledo 11 News. In the coming months... Tegna-Set-In-A-Box, new graphics and C Clarity.

Edited January 2, 2019 by TexasTVNews

[TennTV1983 810]

2 hours ago, TexasTVNews said:

 

Expect changes coming to NewsWest 9 and Toledo 11 News. In the coming months... Tegna-Set-In-A-Box, new graphics and C Clarity.

In terms of graphics and music, those are definite. In terms of sets, not right away as WTOL's existing one is only a couple of years old, and KWES is more likely to receive a hand-me-down set than a Jack Morton/PDG design.

[GoldenShine9 1514]

10 minutes ago, TennTV1983 said:

In terms of graphics and music, those are definite. In terms of sets, not right away as WTOL's existing one is only a couple of years old, and KWES is more likely to receive a hand-me-down set than a Jack Morton/PDG design.

 

Have any of the Tegna stations in Texas (other than KHOU which lost its studio in Harvey) had a set change lately? They could always give them at least parts of an old WFAA, KENS or KVUE set.

[Greggo 361]

Considering KIII/Corpus got a used set from WUSA and KCEN/Waco got one from KUSA, I’d be shocked if KWES got something new. Both Waco and Corpus are larger markets than Midland. (Waco is actually more than 50 markets bigger.) WFAA essentially refreshed its old set. KVUE and KENS got the set in a box. Neither KVUE nor KENS had a “fancy” set worth saving like the two recycled ones mentioned above, but who knows. Maybe KWES will get the KHOU temporary set when they move to their new digs. Or not.