nathannah 2402 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 And don't even get me started on their Facebook page. It has become the digital equivalent of a tabloid newspaper. Every other day they post a photo with an obnoxious-sized caption in capital yellow or white letters. You gotta blame Hearst's partners like VUZ, CNN (the obnoxious Tabloola-pushing side of that site) and such on that; WISN is a completely sober station on-air, but if you were to go solely on its website and social presences you would think they were running the third coming of a A Current Affair out of Hearst's offices. Compared to the other Milwaukee stations, their Facebook has the worst commenters in the market, by far, and you can tell their on-air staff absolutely would love to do anything else than interact with them (which is why they all have separate personality pages they can control on their own). And it's the same no matter what Hearst station I run into (Twitter is fine; there it's easier to avoid the VUZ/CNN garbage). Back to WXII. Ever since WCWG entered into an agreement with WXII, Hearst has been pouring much needed resources into WCWG. I'd say the FCC should give it a go just on those grounds alone. Pretty much this. If you actually make an effort to improve the product rather than just plugging into the CW and trash talk show producers and calling it a day, you should be considered on these grounds. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185659 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1513 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 (Twitter is fine; there it's easier to avoid the VUZ/CNN garbage). Actually, I had to unfollow WMUR's Twitter account because it tweets so frequently and often only with links to "human interest" stories I had no interest in. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185667 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Pretty much this. If you actually make an effort to improve the product rather than just plugging into the CW and trash talk show producers and calling it a day, you should be considered on these grounds. You do have a point there. It might have an excellent case for the failing station waiver as well. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185669 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 When did WVTM get the standard FX desk? Originally when they were bought by Hearst and got the Diagrid they had the desk seen in this video: Now they have the one that was standard during the FX set in a box era: I’m curious if this was a hand me down or if they ordered a desk from FX that hasn’t been made in ages. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 When did WVTM get the standard FX desk? Originally when they were bought by Hearst and got the Diagrid they had the desk seen in this video: Now they have the one that was standard during the FX set in a box era: [ATTACH=full]4638[/ATTACH] I’m curious if this was a hand me down or if they ordered a desk from FX that hasn’t been made in ages. WTAE replaced that style desk when they got their new set. They had that little railing behind the desk too. So, if I had to guess... 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 WTAE replaced that style desk whenh( they got their new set. They had that little railing behind the desk too. So, if I had to guess... Wouldn’t surprise me. I think I mentioned this but when WDSU got their new studio they got robotic cameras (before they had maybe one and the rest just had PTZ heads). WDSU didn’t get new robotic cameras rather they got the discontinued SP-2000s. It’s amazing how a company that seems to have a good reputation can be so cheap. I think there are still several that have yet to go HD. I was surprised that during the Hurricane Nate coverage WBAL took a shot from a WDSU skycam and it was in HD. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185970 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProduceGuy 31 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Anyone know whether WVTM is still automated? I believe they used Ignite before being purchased by Hearst. If so, it may be the only Hearst station using automation. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Anyone know whether WVTM is still automated? I believe they used Ignite before being purchased by Hearst. If so, it may be the only Hearst station using automation. I believe they de Ignited them along with WJCL. There were many job postings related to technical directing posted soon after the acquisition. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-185983 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This is an odd header for WXII’s twitter account. If recall they have a newsroom set. Unless this was a “prototype”that was never used. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186188 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2362 Posted October 11, 2017 Share Posted October 11, 2017 This is an odd header for WXII’s twitter account. If recall they have a newsroom set. Unless this was a “prototype”that was never used. [ATTACH=full]4653[/ATTACH] It looks like the 2007 WESH HD-era set. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186194 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What kind of helicopter does WISN have? In a recent article it appears they have an R44 registered to MetroNetworks while some recent YouTube videos have a Bell JetRanger 206B registered to Helicopters Inc. Here’s an image from OnMilwaulkee: And here’s one of many videos of the Bell 206 lifting off on WISN’s YouTube channel. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What kind of helicopter does WISN have? In a recent article it appears they have an R44 registered to MetroNetworks while some recent YouTube videos have a Bell JetRanger 206B registered to Helicopters Inc. The tail number on the R44 shows pretty regular activity out of Hollywood, FL, so that must have been an old picture: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N8369F Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 The tail number on the R44 shows pretty regular activity out of Hollywood, FL, so that must have been an old picture: https://flightaware.com/live/flight/N8369F ...and a 206 would be considered an upgrade (major) in airship and hourly operating cost...and I don't know of any station "upgrading"...unless someone want's to mention KTNV...did it ever launch? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186275 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 What kind of helicopter does WISN have? In a recent article it appears they have an R44 registered to MetroNetworks while some recent YouTube videos have a Bell JetRanger 206B registered to Helicopters Inc. Here’s an image from OnMilwaulkee: And here’s one of many videos of the Bell 206 lifting off on WISN’s YouTube channel. The Robinson got replaced with the 206B YEARS ago. ...and a 206 would be considered an upgrade (major) in airship and hourly operating cost...and I don't know of any station "upgrading"...unless someone want's to mention KTNV...did it ever launch? KTNV did indeed debut the chopper thay they had 3D renders of, but it was months after they started promoting it. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-186307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Well, the New England One article said the set "enhancements" would debut in 2017, which ends in about two months. Anybody know anything more? I'm really curious! BTW, a Facebook Live video from Olessa S. said they are going to launch a new CityLine set very soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-187261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kdex86 53 Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Someone explain how WCVB is #1 in the Boston market? Today their Facebook page posted another obnoxious caption photo that read “Sunday without the Patriots is Boring!” Focus on local and national news! 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-188306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1513 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 WCVB is #1 because of the quality of its newscasts, not the quality of its Facebook page or Twitter feed. Don't judge a TV station by its social media accounts. 5 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-188370 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3293 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 WCVB is #1 because of the quality of its newscasts, not the quality of its Facebook page or Twitter feed. Don't judge a TV station by its social media accounts. Twitter and Facebook aren't real life anyway. Social media is a terrible measure of the public's opinion. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-188381 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2362 Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 WCVB is #1 because of the quality of its newscasts, not the quality of its Facebook page or Twitter feed. Don't judge a TV station by its social media accounts. You're right. WCVB is really good. Folks, just focus on TV and not social media and you'll see that WCVB is good. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-188392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 This is very interesting. Hearst wants to buy Lockwood's WCWG outright. And wants a waiver of the duopoly rule (specifically the eight-voices test) to get the greenlight. Five days after the new "dereg" rules went in effect, the FCC has greenlighted this deal. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-196506 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted February 13, 2018 Share Posted February 13, 2018 Five days after the new "dereg" rules went in effect, the FCC has greenlighted this deal. Sorry, Mr. Armstrong Williams, but your claim of buying it is purely fake news now! 10 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-196560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Sorry, Mr. Armstrong Williams, but your claim of buying it is purely fake news now! As of the time of this reply, the image is still up on Williams' web site of the station he hoped to acquire. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-196602 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted February 14, 2018 Share Posted February 14, 2018 Sorry, Mr. Armstrong Williams, but your claim of buying it is purely fake news now! He has some nerve pulling that ...and to think I went to bat for that (Williams) guy. 6 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-196641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 Five days after the new "dereg" rules went in effect, the FCC has greenlighted this deal. .....And this deal is DONE. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-196840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The WGAL newsroom renovation is done and complete. Not bad. — Matt Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/13635-the-hearst-thread/page/10/#findComment-197572 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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