Big Country News 435 Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 KOMO, which has only adopted the music so far but maintains their Fisher look. You confused KOMO with KATU. KOMO is still on Battery. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted April 21, 2015 Author Share Posted April 21, 2015 You confused KOMO with KATU. KOMO is still on Battery. I fixed my last post. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127392 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tw-804 192 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hope KSNV gets a new website. The one they have now is terrible. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127418 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Hope KSNV gets a new website. The one they have now is terrible. Compared to the hot steaming pile of garbage that is the layout that most of the Sinclair stations use, it's actually pretty easy on the eyes. Wish they would incorporate the old Fisher's (KOMO/KATU) layout groupwide instead. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127425 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted April 22, 2015 Author Share Posted April 22, 2015 Compared to the hot steaming pile of garbage that is the layout that most of the Sinclair stations use, it's actually pretty easy on the eyes. Wish they would incorporate the old Fisher's (KOMO/KATU) layout groupwide instead. Sadly, their website is an Inergize site, which they promptly dumped several months after taking over the old Newport stations (which sold Inergize to rival Nexstar). I hope Sinclair has an ace up their sleeve website-wise, since they've been pretty awful lately, although their last template is showing some improvements. I think the problem is in execution and the lack of control of these sites. I've heard several of their stations don't even have webmasters and dole out the maintenance to overworked "web content producers" and let sales run amok with takeover ads and other sold clutter. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127427 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Yeah their websites are all over the place. Gray and Gannett does well with their sites. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127440 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 You can add WPDE to the list. It just got a new look and branding. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike91 67 Posted April 22, 2015 Share Posted April 22, 2015 Set isn't terrible, but I did expect a little more than just a refresh. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127485 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 738 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 You can add WPDE to the list. It just got a new look and branding. Considering what they had before, this was a dramatic improvement. Wonder when the other Barrington station will switch over. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127501 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted April 23, 2015 Author Share Posted April 23, 2015 They're on a logo refreshing binge....for sure. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127508 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 Set isn't terrible, but I did expect a little more than just a refresh. Yeah it isn't bad. My guess it is a very small studio? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127526 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It will be interesting to see how they handle things in Syracuse. WTVH just began doing their own weekday morning and noon newscasts and the SSA Sinclair has with Granite is going to end sooner than later anyway (its end is tied up in part in the Granite/Quincy saga in Peoria). Do you do the heavy lifting for a Heartland or a Media General (the two most logical regional buyers) to buy it two years down the road? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127531 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2447 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It will be interesting to see how they handle things in Syracuse. WTVH just began doing their own weekday morning and noon newscasts and the SSA Sinclair has with Granite is going to end sooner than later anyway (its end is tied up in part in the Granite/Quincy saga in Peoria). Do you do the heavy lifting for a Heartland or a Media General (the two most logical regional buyers) to buy it two years down the road? That SSA between WSTM and WTVH is expected to end in 2017. Sinclair doesn't want to renew it. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127532 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted April 23, 2015 Share Posted April 23, 2015 It will be interesting to see how they handle things in Syracuse. WTVH just began doing their own weekday morning and noon newscasts and the SSA Sinclair has with Granite is going to end sooner than later anyway (its end is tied up in part in the Granite/Quincy saga in Peoria). Do you do the heavy lifting for a Heartland or a Media General (the two most logical regional buyers) to buy it two years down the road? I wished Meredith acquire WTVH again, but I'm not going to hold my breath on that.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 I wonder how long it takes for Sincair's graphics to be placed into all their stations in Michigan let alone all the other stations that don't have its graphics yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127887 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonkeyFighter 15 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 KBAK debuted the Sinclair look this morning. https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow/photos/pb.91093559934.-2207520000.1430757253./10153271131759935/?type=1&theater Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127898 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LexTVandRadio 418 Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 KBAK debuted the Sinclair look this morning. https://www.facebook.com/bakersfieldnow/photos/pb.91093559934.-2207520000.1430757253./10153271131759935/?type=1&theater Surprised they didn't change that logo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 WHP/WLYH still holding on to old package. And it's really starting to look stale. -- Matt Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127925 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 What about WWMT? It still hasn't changed its graphics to Sinclair's yet. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127940 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsMaster 226 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 What about WWMT? It still hasn't changed its graphics to Sinclair's yet. There are other stations that need the graphics way more that WWMT. [clears throat] WLOS... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127944 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2447 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 There are other stations that need the graphics way more that WWMT. [clears throat] WLOS... *cough* WEAR *cough* Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127945 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 There are other stations that need the graphics way more that WWMT. [clears throat] WLOS... I noticed that KEYE has the Sinclair graphics a week ago. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127947 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3955 Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 There are other stations that need the graphics way more that WWMT. [clears throat] WLOS... Truth. WEAR as well. Maybe they're working on a new logo? But given their absolute dominance on the Florida side, if it ain't broke... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127975 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 6, 2015 Share Posted May 6, 2015 Truth. WEAR as well. Maybe they're working on a new logo? But given their absolute dominance on the Florida side, if it ain't broke... It also has a major presence in MIchigan, and to a lesser extent, New York state, but in my opinion, WWMT needs new graphics as well. A new logo isn't required, but it can get it if it wants. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-127980 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emarsee_ 0 Posted May 7, 2015 Share Posted May 7, 2015 Looks like KOMO might be next on the list of Sinclair stations to get the new graphics. Fortunately, it doesn't look like they're going to make any changes to the logo. https://twitter.com/grlopez4/status/596383500158140416 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14233-the-sinclair-ization-thread/page/5/#findComment-128013 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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