rkolsen 1679 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 After spending 34 years of his 44 year television career WJZ's GM Jay Newman is set to retire next month. He will have spent 19 years as GM at WJZ - making him the longest serving current GM for CBS. “WJZ is one of the crown jewels of our station group, thanks in large part to Jay’s leadership during the past 19 years,” said Peter Dunn, president, CBS Television Stations. “He has done an outstanding job of running a station that has consistently delivered strong ratings and revenue, and upheld a legacy of community service that is certain to continue long after he passes the baton next month. We also appreciate the contributions Jay made earlier in his career, during his time at our group headquarters in New York and at our stations in Chicago, Philadelphia, Detroit, Miami and Pittsburgh. While we wish he was staying with us, we respect Jay’s decision to go out on top after 34 great years with CBS and wish him all the best as he and his wife Jill begin the next great chapter of their lives.” Now this is a bit of a big deal (thus a thread). Could this mean that there are possible changes on the horizon for the station? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptainNews 285 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hopefully this means they get updated graphics and sets. They have a lot of cool memorabilia if they got the KCBS Set. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 Hopefully this means they get updated graphics and sets. They have a lot of cool memorabilia if they got the KCBS Set. That's one reason why I posted this. I have a hard time that the creative services manager could go against corporate mandates. I imagine Jay had a lot of pull or came to them with data against the changes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1945 Posted August 2, 2017 Share Posted August 2, 2017 I wouldn't worry all that much, at least right now. But should a new GM release its current CSD K.C. Robertson and replace him for somebody else, then that might be a good indication that the days of resisting their cosmetic mandate might be numbered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted August 2, 2017 Author Share Posted August 2, 2017 I wouldn't worry all that much, at least right now. But should a new GM release its current CSD K.C. Robertson and replace him for somebody else, then that might be a good indication that the days of resisting their cosmetic mandate might be numbered. The thing is I think KC and company are talented its that they were restricted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 The thing is I think KC and company are talented its that they were restricted. I don't think they were restricted. You have to try really hard to get graphics that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Thank God! WJZ needs new...everything. I hope a new set, graphics, and Enforcer are on the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4249 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 I don't think they were restricted. You have to try really hard to get graphics that bad. Never forget. I wanted to see how much Helvetica can be stretched in Photoshop... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1679 Posted August 3, 2017 Author Share Posted August 3, 2017 I don't think they were restricted. You have to try really hard to get graphics that bad. What I meant was someone was basically saying for them to do that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Breaking News 805 Posted August 3, 2017 Share Posted August 3, 2017 Hopefully this means they get updated graphics and sets. They have a lot of cool memorabilia if they got the KCBS Set. I was thinking that myself. Maybe they can get a new set since the GM is leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1945 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Former KSNV/KVCW GM Audra Swain has been appointed to replace Newman as VP-GM of 'JZ. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TennTV1983 756 Posted September 12, 2017 Share Posted September 12, 2017 Former KSNV/KVCW GM Audra Swain has been appointed to replace Newman as VP-GM of 'JZ. This hire is basically a homecoming for Swain as she got her start in the business in that city (though at a different station). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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