mardek1995 200 Posted July 27, 2016 Share Posted July 27, 2016 And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... [thinks hard] the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! What the fuck happened to the TVNT I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Mardek1995, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Ansin, he's a dead man! , Ailes dead! Redstone -Ansin's not dead, but he still needs to be convinced Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-155995 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4378 Posted July 28, 2016 Share Posted July 28, 2016 And it ain't over now. 'Cause when the goin' gets tough... [thinks hard] the tough get goin'! Who's with me? Let's go! What the fuck happened to the TVNT I used to know? Where's the spirit? Where's the guts, huh? "Ooh, we're afraid to go with you Mardek1995, we might get in trouble." Well just kiss my ass from now on! Not me! I'm not gonna take this. Ansin, he's a dead man! , Ailes dead! Redstone - Ansin's not dead, but he still needs to be convinced You're welcome. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156050 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 You're welcome. They actually made a movie about this???? Oh Boy is This Great! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156055 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 But seriously, if NBC really does launch NBC Boston on WNEU, it'll run the very high risk of becoming the modern equivalent of WWJ, except here, it really isnt worth it at all if they do. I'm not even sure that Bostonians would be willing to watch WJAR considering that Boston is full of liberals and Sinclair screams conservative (hell, they caused an uproar when they bought Fisher Communications, especially in Seattle, as the city is known to be very much liberal). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156088 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bostonmediaguy 123 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 But seriously, if NBC really does launch NBC Boston on WNEU, it'll run the very high risk of becoming the modern equivalent of WWJ, except here, it really isnt worth it at all if they do. I'm not even sure that Bostonians would be willing to watch WJAR considering that Boston is full of liberals and Sinclair screams conservative (hell, they caused an uproar when they bought Fisher Communications, especially in Seattle, as the city is known to be very much liberal). WJAR has decent cable coverage in Massachusetts. Their news is an abomination of daily technical glitches, though: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCjPNTtfIJCBh1N3xq-2j8Ew Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156091 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 684 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wouldn't WNEU also have decent cable penetration thoughtout the Boston DMA, which makes the issue only for those without cable and sattelite. They can pick up NBC programming over the air on WNEU or WJAR and in the case of WJAR, just switch to another station for news. WJAR's news has become an abomination, from a content (Sinclair slant and commentary) in addition to the technical glitches. I grew up watching it and now when I'm in town, I can't stand watching it anymore. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Wouldn't WNEU also have decent cable penetration thoughtout the Boston DMA, which makes the issue only for those without cable and sattelite. They can pick up NBC programming over the air on WNEU or WJAR and in the case of WJAR, just switch to another station for news. WJAR's news has become an abomination, from a content (Sinclair slant and commentary) in addition to the technical glitches. I grew up watching it and now when I'm in town, I can't stand watching it anymore.Theyre better off being bought by NBC now, if Sinclair is willing to sell it, which at this point, they likely arent. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1299 Posted July 29, 2016 Share Posted July 29, 2016 Theyre better off being bought by NBC now, if Sinclair is willing to sell it, which at this point, they likely arent. NBC did own WJAR from 1997-2007. It was one of the Outlet Four stations that was sold to Media General during the NBCU 2.0 cuts. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 NBC did own WJAR from 1997-2007. It was one of the Outlet Four stations that was sold to Media General during the NBCU 2.0 cuts.Still, I dont think Sinclair would let them buy it back so easily, or would they? Probably not. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156153 Share on other sites More sharing options...
channel2 979 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 They're not interested. They had the chance to get it back when MG bought LIN but they didn't take it. The days of networks wanting to own stations outside of strategically-located markets are over, because the conglomerates that own the networks no longer drool over the amount of dough that local TV stations bring in. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156154 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4378 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Wouldn't WNEU also have decent cable penetration thoughtout the Boston DMA, which makes the issue only for those without cable and sattelite. Which wouldn't be as much of an issue... except Comcast is the dominant cable provider in the Boston market. IOW, you will have no other choice but to pay Comcast in order to watch NBC programming on a station owned by Comcast that has a non-existant OTA signal. Cord cutters or cord nevers? Tough luck! Just think about that. It's a total spite move. And, as I've said in multiple other instances on this thread, NBC Boston will be a terrible failure for Comcast and could inflict massive damage on NBC overall. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Which wouldn't be as much of an issue... except Comcast is the dominant cable provider in the Boston market. IOW, you will have no other choice but to pay Comcast in order to watch NBC programming on a station owned by Comcast that has a non-existant OTA signal. Cord cutters or cord nevers? Tough luck! Just think about that. It's a total spite move. And, as I've said in multiple other instances on this thread, NBC Boston will be a terrible failure for Comcast and could inflict massive damage on NBC overall. As if NBC doesn't already have enough damage done to it. If this goes through, it could mean worse for them, as well as many Bostonians. For one thing, how can you watch the 2018 winter olympics if WNEU isn't broadcast towards most of the Boston area? Watch WJAR? They're not interested. They had the chance to get it back when MG bought LIN but they didn't take it. The days of networks wanting to own stations outside of strategically-located markets are over, because the conglomerates that own the networks no longer drool over the amount of dough that local TV stations bring in.Except now, they should be interested in buying WJAR back or buying WLVI because WNEU's signal doesn't reach even half of Boston, but the former two do. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted August 2, 2016 Share Posted August 2, 2016 I should want to point out that former CBS 13 (KOVR) morning anchor Audrey Asistio has been hired by NECN/NBC Boston as anchor and reporter http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/boston-station-adds-sacramento-anchor/175577 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Adams 2 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 Hard for me to believe that, at this point, NBC doesn't have a final plan in place. It's not that far away from January 1, and if they're planning to do a "soft" opening, that's makes it even sooner. I have to know just where I'm going to be watching Harry Connick Jr. which, BTW, is, according to Harry's TV site, also listed as being sold to WBIN and running in Prime Time 9PM. "Access Hollywood" still lists WHDH as its affiliate. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 The bulk of the affiliation swap/sale/etc speculation has been moved to the Speculatron board. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156649 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2449 Posted August 4, 2016 Author Share Posted August 4, 2016 I should want to point out that former CBS 13 (KOVR) morning anchor Audrey Asistio has been hired by NECN/NBC Boston as anchor and reporter http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/boston-station-adds-sacramento-anchor/175577 I wish I had one of those things to hang my ID! That looks soooo awesome. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156653 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Adams 2 Posted August 4, 2016 Share Posted August 4, 2016 The bulk of the affiliation swap/sale/etc speculation has been moved to the Speculatron board. The link in the message above does not work for me. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156656 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4378 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The link in the message above does not work for me. Must have been fixed, because it works now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156739 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Adams 2 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 Thanks. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156744 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnintx 20 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 The link in the message above does not work for me. It does not work for me, either. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156750 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4745 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I wish I had one of those things to hang my ID! That looks soooo awesome. Forget that Roly, You should save up and get this super Telemundo Mascot suit. Put that puppy on and stroll through Pork n Beans in style. BBQ sauce not included http://www.aliexpress.com/item/MASCOT-CITY-Telemundo-Chicken-bird-Mascot-costume-custom-fancy-costume-anime-cosplay-kits-mascotte-fancy-dress/1777954012.html?spm=2114.40010408.3.1.zBgpUk Disclaimer: WSVN Fan is my buddy, and I know he doesn't live in the Pork and Beans. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156751 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEPH 45 Posted August 5, 2016 Share Posted August 5, 2016 I'd like to predict that NBC moves to WNEU but upgrades their signal (either through purchasing WLVI's signal at the auction or something like it) to expand their coverage. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156757 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 I'd like to predict that NBC moves to WNEU but upgrades their signal (either through purchasing WLVI's signal at the auction or something like it) to expand their coverage. That's not how the auction works. The spectrum auction involves stations auctioning their spectrum back to the FCC, and cellular phone companies will buy it in a different auction. It's not an auction for companies to buy TV stations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
IEPH 45 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 That's not how the auction works. The spectrum auction involves stations auctioning their spectrum back to the FCC, and cellular phone companies will buy it in a different auction. It's not an auction for companies to buy TV stations. Oh. Sorry, I'm just new to this forum Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4378 Posted August 6, 2016 Share Posted August 6, 2016 At this point, anything and everything that NBC does for "NBC Boston" will be the equivalent of putting lipstick on a pig. We know that WNEU/60 as-is will be a colossal failure and a significant ratings/revenue drain for NBC. It's coming off as the ultimate in sour grapes. And it's not unrealistic to assume that Comcast, plagued with a stillborn O&O that has no shot of success, will shut the station down and give up the NBC affiliation to someone... anyone... that would care for it. Or they shut down the news operation and run it as a low-rent WWJ-TV. And that's if they don't do anything mentioned in Speculatron. There's really nothing that Bostonians can do about it... except cutting the cord, of course. Which would be the perfect double-barrelled attack on Comcast. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/14838-boston-tv-crisis-whdh-and-wneu/page/32/#findComment-156836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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