jbnews 344 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 That is a shame she was fired. She was so good. Doespecially anybody think another station in Pittsburgh will hire her? Who will be her replacement? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148145 Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 468 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Here the Post Gazette story about it. http://www.post-gazette.com/ae/tv-radio/2016/03/30/WTAE-TV-s-Wendy-Bell-fired-over-racially-inflammatory-messages/stories/201603300196?utm_campaign=echobox&utm_medium=social&utm_source=Facebook#link_time=1459367517 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I'm shocked. Wonder who will take her place? Bring in Sally to provide some stability! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148149 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I hope they don't promote Shannon or Jackie to her spot. They are okay, but not good enough to anchor in place of Wendy. WTAE has some BIG shoes to fill because Wendy was fired. A lot of people adored her. This probably won't do them too much good unless they hire somebody new. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148151 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daybreak 288 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 That is a shame she was fired. She was so good. Doespecially anybody think another station in Pittsburgh will hire her? Who will be her replacement? Â I don't think another station will hire her in Pittsburgh (right now; she's damage goods) unless she has some social media training. I don't know why everyone is shocked that she is fired, she didn't follow the station policy. If it was anyone else they would have canned them after the post was made, no questions asked. This is a lesson that "If you have any doubt something on your social media account can be considered insensitive, racial or anything that would be perceived as so, then don't post." It's unfortunate she was fired but this business is cut throat. She had other incidents so that too might have played a part. Now the station need to put Sally and Michelle in her place and move on. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148155 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 So unfortunate that they fired her. People make mistakes. They really need to can the news director (?) who made the editorial statement afterwards. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 the wtae facebook page is jumping now with overwhelming disapproval most saying here was nothing wrong with her post, she was speaking the truth and stats don't lie, and your treading on her free speech etc Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148157 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Did Shiba Russell get the job at WFLD? I hope 4 uses this as an opportunity to dial back their over the top sensationalistic tone. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148163 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newsbot 271 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Last year at WCSH/Portland, ME anchor/reporter Jackie Ward wrote a story on social media about a purported racial event she witnessed in town. It raised quite a ruckus but didn't result in any publicly-disclosed disciplinary action. She left the station a couple of months later and now works as a reporter at KPIX/San Francisco. http://www.adweek.com/tvspy/maine-anchor-under-fire-for-sharing-story-of-racism/145279 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148164 Share on other sites More sharing options...
susquvalleywgal 517 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 The problem here is that she's a PUBLIC FIGURE. ON TV. IN A MAJOR MEDIA MARKET. Â Regardless if you think she should've got fired or not (personally I feel she should've been fired) ... This would've been all prevented with a simple 'my views may or not be those of WTAE or Hearst Television' disclaimer. Â We live in a day where social media amplifies things in a heartbeat. She should've used more restraint. Â I don't worry about Wendy tho. Her next stop is FOX News or Trump press secretary. Â -- Matt Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148173 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bhratbrat 437 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 I think in this case it is a somewhat of an over reaction. I stated the other day that she should have gotten remedial social media training as should have the entire staff. Â And from what was said, this firing was not done by local management, but corporate tied WTAE managements hands and said you have to let her go. It also, might not been a good look when she stated she was taking a couple of days off and going to Disney World. In my opinion that might have sent this over the top for corp. to can her. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148175 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 596 Posted March 30, 2016 Share Posted March 30, 2016 This would've been all prevented with a simple 'my views may or not be those of WTAE or Hearst Television' disclaimer. Â No Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148176 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 354 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Has WTAE really not posted something on their website or on social media letting folks know she's gone? If they have, I haven't seen it. How can they not ... everyone else is reporting it? WTAE and Hearst management have handled this whole thing so horribly. Majorly botched it. Their (in)action made it blow up even bigger than it would have on its own, I believe. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148177 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 This was kind of expected. What she wrote was offensive and she has a history of offensive statements/comments. You can't write that sort of thing and not expect outrage. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 They should have Sally Wiggin anchor temporarily until somebody replaces Wendy. Sally would be a big boost to WTAE's ratings, once again. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148182 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 So unfortunate that they fired her. People make mistakes. They really need to can the news director (?) who made the editorial statement afterwards. Â She has a history of doing this... Â http://mediamatters.org/research/2010/06/04/offensive-tv-comment-sparks-apology/188574 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148184 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 Plus I would add that there are no longer any true "locals" in the station Management anymore. Just a bunch of transplants that have no real clue about local issues. I can only think of one TV station in Ca. that does any type of editorial and that is KSBW-8 in Salinas.  KMBC does weekly editorials from its GM... http://www.kmbc.com/tv/editorials  A lot of Raycom stations do too... http://www.raycommedia.com/about/ "With a strong belief in community, Raycom Media television stations take editorial positions on key community issues."  WISC in Madison has had daily editorials from a dedicated editorial director for a very long time... http://www.channel3000.com/news/opinion  WTVT anchor John Wilson did editorials under the "My View" and later, "Outrage of the Week" banners before his retirement.  I believe WPLG had regular editorials at one point but I'm not sure if they still do.  There is also, of course, the beloved Mark Hyman...  I don't think it's as uncommon as it seems Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 KMBC does weekly editorials from its GM... http://www.kmbc.com/tv/editorials  A lot of Raycom stations do too... http://www.raycommedia.com/about/ "With a strong belief in community, Raycom Media television stations take editorial positions on key community issues."  WISC in Madison has had daily editorials from a dedicated editorial director for a very long time... http://www.channel3000.com/news/opinion  WTVT anchor John Wilson did editorials under the "My View" and later, "Outrage of the Week" banners before his retirement.  I believe WPLG had regular editorials at one point but I'm not sure if they still do.  There is also, of course, the beloved Mark Hyman...  I don't think it's as uncommon as it seems WBAL's done them for over a decade. They usually record two and air during the weekends. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148187 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I believe WPLG had regular editorials at one point but I'm not sure if they still do. Â HAD... but not anymore. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148189 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 779 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 And she's out... http://wgntv.com/2016/03/31/tv-station-ends-relationship-with-anchor-after-facebook-post/ Old news - did you not read the previous page of posts? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148233 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 TVNewsLover beat me, but yeah... Â And she's out... http://wgntv.com/2016/03/31/tv-station-ends-relationship-with-anchor-after-facebook-post/ Â Where have you been? Been living under a rock? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148234 Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs4dallas 17 Posted March 31, 2016 Share Posted March 31, 2016 I still believe KSAT in San Antonio still has editorials done by their GM. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148250 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman 58 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 Bell's Facebook page might be history, but her Twitter page isn't. Tonight, she's upset with KDKA: Â [MEDIA=twitter]715647852198903808[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148264 Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianpr3 178 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 what do you mean what happened with KDKA? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148266 Share on other sites More sharing options...
lanman 58 Posted April 1, 2016 Share Posted April 1, 2016 I have no idea and sadly I didn't watch the news tonight. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/15023-wtae-anchor-under-fire-for-facebook-post/page/2/#findComment-148269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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