anchorman 93 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Looks like numbers are in, and it looks like WCBS' February victory at 11pm was short-lived. WABC is claiming that they are #1 in the time slot. http://abc7ny.com/business/wabc-tv-is-most-watched-in-new-york-nation/1357463/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AA55 39 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 Congrats to everyone at WABC Does anyone have any sense where WCBS and WNBC are at 5 6 and 11? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted May 26, 2016 Share Posted May 26, 2016 I believe WCBS is #2 behind WABC, followed by WNBC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PAnderson1 27 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I think WCBS just chose the wrong time to change the logo and graphics. It's gonna take a little bit before they gain viewers again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 728 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I think WCBS just chose the wrong time to change the logo and graphics. It's gonna take a little bit before they gain viewers again. I HIGHLY doubt that they lost viewers because of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I HIGHLY doubt that they lost viewers because of that.Then why did they lose viewers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchorman 93 Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 I think WCBS just chose the wrong time to change the logo and graphics. It's gonna take a little bit before they gain viewers again. People do not stop watching newscasts because they slightly changed what the "2" in a logo. Then why did they lose viewers? They had one sweeps win in February. Sure, they are an improving newscast. But it can be chalked up to a fluke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 728 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Then why did they lose viewers? Who said they lost viewers? Maybe 7 gained viewers. It could be a variety of things such as their leadins. I just highly doubt that a logo change causes more than 10 people to change channels. And honestly, if those 10 people are changing channels because of the logo change, then they got bigger issues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Are any of the ABC O&O stations losing viewers or almost falling from 1st? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Are any of the ABC O&O stations losing viewers or almost falling from 1st? WLS has been losing in the demo at 10 for a few years, but is still number one in total viewers in all pm newscasts. The viewer loss has generally stopped. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Who said they lost viewers? Maybe 7 gained viewers. It could be a variety of things such as their leadins. I just highly doubt that a logo change causes more than 10 people to change channels. And honestly, if those 10 people are changing channels because of the logo change, then they got bigger issues. The suits think logos and graphics do affect viewership. Otherwise they would not spend thousands of dollars on new logo's and graphic packages. If you think it's stupid then join the rest of us folks that think logo's don't matter....but we are the stupid ones because while we were bitching about it...some idiot made a few thousand dollars off that circle 7 logo redo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 The suits think logos and graphics do affect viewership. Otherwise they would not spend thousands of dollars on new logo's and graphic packages. If you think it's stupid then join the rest of us folks that think logo's don't matter....but we are the stupid ones because while we were bitching about it...some idiot made a few thousand dollars off that circle 7 logo redo. Then why do we all comment on Sinclair's graphics or how cheap many of Nexstar's logos look? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Then why do we all comment on Sinclair's graphics or how cheap many of Nexstar's logos look? Because that's what WE do. We're probably not the best barometer to gauge general public reaction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Because that's what WE do. We're probably not the best barometer to gauge general public reaction.I thought so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vlad 276 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 I was hoping WABC would fall down in the ratings actually so they could redo their graphics lol. Which goes to show how graphics really don't have a say in the viewership especially when taking the majority of viewers into consideration who could careless about graphics lol. Viewers care about the presentation and talent and apparently WABC wins with their presentation and their talent's personalities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eat News 4738 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Because that's what WE do. We're probably not the best barometer to gauge general public reaction. Is that why there are no chicks here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mardek1995 200 Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Is that why there are no chicks here?I was wondering that too, are there any chicks on here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I was wondering that too, are there any chicks on here? One can never tell... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kshow 163 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 The "average" viewer does not care anything about a logo change or updates to a graphics package. If a viewer completely stops watching a station because of that, the that station has bigger issues. WE are the only ones that critique graphics and care enough to actually talk about them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MidwestTV 1173 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 One can never tell... It's you isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ns8401 846 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 It's you isn't it? No... I'm literally saying how would you guys know there aren't any women here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5276 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Calling women "chicks" in a non-sarcastic manner probably isn't a good way to lift that demo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 I was wondering that too, are there any chicks on here? Maybe women would feel more open if people didn't use terms such as "chicks" to describe them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Because that's what WE do. We're probably not the best barometer to gauge general public reaction. The suits think logos and graphics do affect viewership. Otherwise they would not spend thousands of dollars on new logo's and graphic packages. If you think it's stupid then join the rest of us folks that think logo's don't matter....but we are the stupid ones because while we were bitching about it...some idiot made a few thousand dollars off that circle 7 logo redo. Then why do we all comment on Sinclair's graphics or how cheap many of Nexstar's logos look? Keep in mind we are not the same type of viewer as John Q. Public. We view these newscasts with a critical eye for things that the average viewer would likely never notice like WABC's "News York" screw up. It's because we like the style of presentation, have seen what looks best and have a trained eye more or less. Chances are the average viewer wants to watch a newscast that have a nice presentation style and not some complete eyesore. So what they see in their market may be their gauge at what's good in television design as most likely never look at other stations across the country as to what may be considered the best or cutting edge in our eyes. Do I kind of make sense? Still no word on Baltimore. I imagine the only releases we'll see from will be from WBAL who will be touting that their number 1 in the demo, viewers or both and that their noon news is making gains. Likely they'll come out I'm a week - either in a press release or promo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewserNY 7 Posted May 28, 2016 Share Posted May 28, 2016 Interesting... "World News Tonight with David Muir" leads its closest network news competitor by +90% among DMA Households while showing year-to-year growth, and also attracts more Adult 25-54 viewers than both of its competitors combined." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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