Jase 1055 Posted September 13, 2016 Share Posted September 13, 2016 Promotions... Katie Kim to Investigative Reporter Regina Waldroup to full time General Assignment Reporter http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wmaq-promotes-2/177918 Solid moves. I thought Regina was already full-time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-159614 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted October 12, 2016 Author Share Posted October 12, 2016 Still yet to launch, Anthony Ponce's podcast has received a one year distribution deal. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/anchor-who-quit-to-start-driving-podcast-gets-deal/179908 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161103 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 941 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 Looks like 5 needs a new ND: http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/wmaq-news-director-named-head-of-digital-at-wtvj/180260 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161389 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 for those of you watching how do you rate the new meterologist on the weekend am shows in terms of her forecast, delivery etc. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161390 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 for those of you watching how do you rate the new meterologist on the weekend am shows in terms of her forecast, delivery etc. Was not aware that she even started her job at WMAQ. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted October 20, 2016 Share Posted October 20, 2016 The same week that WLS modified their on-air look, WMAQ also made one slight change by eliminating the rotating weather info below the current time and temp. The time and temp are now centered in that region instead of being near the top. I'm pretty sure WMAQ made this change on Monday. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NBC 5 Chicago 191 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 WMAQ played rotating anchors today. Alex Maragos anchored at 4pm with Marion Brooks. Dick Johnson then joined her at 5pm. At 6 it was Dick Johnson and Lauren Jiggetts. Then at 10 it was Allison and Dick. WMAQ is in desperate need of male anchors but seems to be in no hurry to find any. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted October 21, 2016 Author Share Posted October 21, 2016 But why Lauren at 6? That's the real confusing sub. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted October 21, 2016 Share Posted October 21, 2016 I want to say Marion was out at 11am yesterday, as well. IIRC, Lauren Petty or Michelle Relerford was in for her. That's 4 different female anchors across 5 different newscasts. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161472 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted October 22, 2016 Share Posted October 22, 2016 The weather info is back below the time and temp tonight on the weekend 5pm. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161523 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1055 Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 for those of you watching how do you rate the new meterologist on the weekend am shows in terms of her forecast, delivery etc. I would give her a C+. There's some stuff she needs to work on and it appears that she hasn't really settled in yet (there's a bit of awkwardness between her and the rest of the team). I'm sure things will get better over time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-161877 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted November 3, 2016 Share Posted November 3, 2016 WFLD is the last man standing in outstanding Cubs coverage tonight 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-162075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 WMAQ's President and GM is now taking over the same role for their Telemundo sister station WSNS. He's replacing Chris McDonnell, who led Telemundo Chicago since 2002, who left the company. The plan is to save money and increase efficiencies. I think this may be the third NBC/Telemundo duop that shares GMs the other two being WCAU/WWSI in Philadelphia and KNTV/KSTS serving the Bay Area. In Miami WTVJ/WSCV will soon be sharing a VP from WMAQ to serve as a VP Director of Digital Operations. http://www.robertfeder.com/2016/11/11/nbc-5-boss-david-doebler-adds-telemundo-station/ 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-162506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spring Rubber 705 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 The double white bar just looks wrong. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-163959 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted December 15, 2016 Author Share Posted December 15, 2016 You beat me to it. Such a clean package made to look like garbage when you let the affiliate take creative liberties. Two main gripes... All that text squished into that small black space? There's enough room below the single line that they could've added a second line. As much as they experimented with that silly info bar on the top of the screen at launch, why was it not designed to accommodate this type of info. It would seem like a perfect use for it. (2 and a half) Related to #2, it's 2016, figure out a way to not squish the main video. Shrink it or something, but disproportionately condensing it looks like crap. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-163963 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 You beat me to it. Such a clean package made to look like garbage when you let the affiliate take creative liberties. Two main gripes... All that text squished into that small black space? There's enough room below the single line that they could've added a second line. As much as they experimented with that silly info bar on the top of the screen at launch, why was it not designed to accommodate this type of info. It would seem like a perfect use for it. (2 and a half) Related to #2, it's 2016, figure out a way to not squish the main video. Shrink it or something, but disproportionately condensing it looks like crap. [ATTACH=full]3524[/ATTACH] It looks like it's the old ticker. With the last package didn't they shrink the video frame in its entirety to where the program is shrunken but with a U shaped background with the ticker at the bottom. Rant: As to the shrinking you should see what WBAL does. They are the king of shrinking the frame locally. The shrink the picture's height and still push a decent chunk of it off the top of the screen. Meanwhile the space that was pushed off the screen could have remained in place with all the blank space they have at the bottom. Then occasionally we get monstrosities such as this: [MEDIA=twitter]421443673587322880[/MEDIA] 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-163966 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LinCruzChicagoNYLA 17 Posted December 28, 2016 Share Posted December 28, 2016 This Saturday Night is the biggest New Year's eve party in Chicago today, entitled "Chi-Town Rising". Channel 5 will be back to broadcast the NYE event Live as like did to last year, which is became the highest rated NYE event despite the hosting complaints and the video production errors. Weekend morning Traffic reporter Marley Kayden will be back as co-host for that event, Some NBC5 on-air talent will appeared on the broadcast will include Fill-in Sports anchor Siafa Lewis who co-host the broadcast alongside Sheinelle Jones from NBC News and MSNBC, Weekday morning Traffic reporter Kye Martin, Weekend evening Meteorologist Alicia Roman and 11:00 am Meteorologist Bryon Miranda. http://chicagoradioandmedia.com/news/8631-nbc-5-telemundo-chicago-s-chi-town-rising-2016-2017-broadcasts-set Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164563 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jay Russell 25 Posted December 29, 2016 Share Posted December 29, 2016 I know they dont beat WGN for obvious reasons or CBS 2 because of the price is right but how does NBC 5 do at 11AM Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164630 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Any other NBC affils airing "Chi-Town Rising" after NBC's NYE coverage? The only two I saw from the guides are WTMJ & KXAS. COZI is also simulcasting as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Any other NBC affils airing "Chi-Town Rising" after NBC's NYE coverage? The only two I saw from the guides are WTMJ & KXAS. COZI is also simulcasting as well. At the top of the show, they mentioned Dallas (KXAS), Memphis (WMC), Minnesota (KARE), and Milwaukee (WTMJ) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex979 119 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I don't know how they did it but, against all odds, they managed to make this show even worse. It was just sooooo boring. Siafa and Shinelle were quite dull as hosts, and there was absolutely no chemistry between them, or any of the talent. None of them wanted to be there. The musical offerings were very weak, so bad that they even cut to a pre-taped Blake Shelton concert in LA for a while. I was switching back and forth with ABC7, which was also a train wreck (as usual), but at least they seem to be having fun and actually put together an entertaining show... 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
former newsboy 52 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I don't know how they did it but, against all odds, they managed to make this show even worse. It was just sooooo boring. Siafa and Shinelle were quite dull as hosts, and there was absolutely no chemistry between them, or any of the talent. None of them wanted to be there. The musical offerings were very weak, so bad that they even cut to a pre-taped Blake Shelton concert in LA for a while. I was switching back and forth with ABC7, which was also a train wreck (as usual), but at least they seem to be having fun and actually put together an entertaining show... Couldn't agree more. I tuned-in having missed it last year expecting to see something good since it managed to beat Channel 7 right out of the gate (ratings wise). BUT IT WAS THE WORST TELEVISION EVER. How the hell could this beat Ch. 7?! Even in it's first year?! I mean, yeah, Channel 7 NYE sucks too, but in a reliable, endearing sorta way - mainly, namely, Mark and Janet. And until there's ever an actual better alternative, that's who I want to see on New Year's Eve. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Couldn't agree more. I tuned-in having missed it last year expecting to see something good since it managed to beat Channel 7 right out of the gate (ratings wise). BUT IT WAS THE WORST TELEVISION EVER. How the hell could this beat Ch. 7?! Even in it's first year?! I mean, yeah, Channel 7 NYE sucks too, but in a reliable, endearing sorta way - mainly, namely, Mark and Janet. And until there's ever an actual better alternative, that's who I want to see on New Year's Eve. I hate to tell all of you this.... All these locally produced NYE shows now suck pretty much for all the same reason. Most of these productions no longer allow the consumption of alcoholic beverages during the show. So they have turned into super lame affairs. Sure they slip the talent some booze...but the "fun" of working (production crew) those shows is now gone since the HR goons ruined it for everyone. Now it's just a bunch of miserable union hacks trying to grab what little overtime is still available. Oh BTW... Those holiday "full credit rolls" had to be negotiated by various broadcasting unions (NABET,IBEW,AFTRA-SAG etc..) because they take up valuable airtime that can be used to generate revenue. Ho Ho Ho Headbangers! 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164847 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gus Polly 4 Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Any other NBC affils airing "Chi-Town Rising" after NBC's NYE coverage? WREX in Rockford aired it too. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1055 Posted January 2, 2017 Share Posted January 2, 2017 I don't know how they did it but, against all odds, they managed to make this show even worse. It was just sooooo boring. Siafa and Shinelle were quite dull as hosts, and there was absolutely no chemistry between them, or any of the talent. None of them wanted to be there. The musical offerings were very weak, so bad that they even cut to a pre-taped Blake Shelton concert in LA for a while. I was switching back and forth with ABC7, which was also a train wreck (as usual), but at least they seem to be having fun and actually put together an entertaining show... Siafa and Shinelle had no chemistry given they have never worked together and likely met a few hrs. before the broadcast. It seems like they picked these two out of thin air and said this can work. I'm surprised they didn't just pay someone from Chicago Fire, PD, Med or Justice to host and be done with it. Maybe next year. I agree the musical acts were very, very weak and without question, no thought was put into this. You have a freaking year to prepare and this is the best you can do? Shameful. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13034-random-wmaq-thread/page/15/#findComment-164872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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