DonDonP1 118 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I think y'all meant Cowboys, just saying How about them Cowboys! I may be a Seattle Seahawk fan, but I will always be a Dallas Cowboy fan at heart. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208967 Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonDonP1 118 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I would love to see that. Cox/Tribune would be better than Sinclair/Tribune for sure. Only conflicts would be: Seattle (KIRO and KCPQ/KZJO with the latter sold to FOX) Memphis (WREG and WHBQ with the latter sold back to FOX) That may be possible. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208968 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Regarding WHBQ... They suffered from some serious neglect through their history through their trainwrecks of ownership, even through Fox. While they upgraded the on-air product, the infrastructure behind it was not conducive to putting out a quality product. That's when Cox stepped in and did some badly needed behind-the-scenes upgrades, along with the visual changes. Memphis just happened to be part of the package, and when Fox wanted KTVU so badly, Cox was willing to trade for Memphis and Boston. Since Cox has taken over, they've upped the ratings to #2 and driven WMC into third place in some time slots (all while WREG has become the new #1 station) Whether it's inertia of the other 2 stations, Cox giving a damn about WHBQ has certainly helped. Yay FOX 13 Memphis! You are now beloved, finally. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm from Houston...and I'm supposed to hate the Cowboys. It's just a Houston thing. Just like I'm an Oklahoma Sooners fan and I'm supposed to hate the Longhorns Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Regarding WHBQ... They suffered from some serious neglect through their history through their trainwrecks of ownership, even through Fox. While they upgraded the on-air product, the infrastructure behind it was not conducive to putting out a quality product. That's when Cox stepped in and did some badly needed behind-the-scenes upgrades, along with the visual changes. Memphis just happened to be part of the package, and when Fox wanted KTVU so badly, Cox was willing to trade for Memphis and Boston. Since Cox has taken over, they've upped the ratings to #2 and driven WMC into third place in some time slots (all while WREG has become the new #1 station) Whether it's inertia of the other 2 stations, Cox giving a damn about WHBQ has certainly helped. And on the inverse, WFXT was stronger under Fox and is now weaker under Cox. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208978 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 And on the inverse, WFXT was stronger under Fox and is now weaker under Cox. And the jury is still out on the Jacksonville stations formerly known as WAWS and WTEV... I think their rebrand was just a TAD too nuclear... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208981 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Also look at KOKI, for many years KOKI was just as neglected as what KOKH has been for 20+ years. As a matter of for the first decade of the news operation, KOKI regularly placed 4th behind KOTV, KJRH, and KTUL, but once Cox took over and actually started to invest in the station KOKI in a span of 6 years (2012-today) have gone from a 4th place station with an inability to compete with the Big Three in Tulsa to only KOTV being ahead of KOKI in the ratings. Just like Meredith, Cox has done some amazing things to stations like WSB, WSOC, WFTV, WHBQ, and KOKI while they have done terrible things to stations like WFXT and WFOX/WJAX Also I should note both Griffin and Cox have benefited from Scripps and of course, Sinclair doing stupid things to both KJRH and KTUL respectively (which was what propelled KOKI to #2) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-208985 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbnews 344 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 @oknewsguy What did Cox do bad to WJAX/WFOX? I thought they were a competitive #2 in the market. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209000 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3951 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm going to throw out a wild card here... How about Dispatch as a suitor? They are very solid and may have the means to purchase at least some of the better stations outright without a whole lot of debt. And the solid stations are worthwhile investments that run on their reputation in the community and would continue their long legacy of quality journalism and strong ratings... If the networks outscale groups like these and the affiliations are lost, the brand and news they put out is strong enough to make it as and independent, and provides a bigger opportunity to cover the news.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209009 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Conrad 113 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Actually, that ain't bad. If Meredith wants WHBQ, they can get it. Unless they and (G)Raycom (owns WMC) have a reciprocal agreement. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209014 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm going to throw out a wild card here... How about Dispatch as a suitor? They are very solid and may have the means to purchase at least some of the better stations outright without a whole lot of debt. And the solid stations are worthwhile investments that run on their reputation in the community and would continue their long legacy of quality journalism and strong ratings... If the networks outscale groups like these and the affiliations are lost, the brand and news they put out is strong enough to make it as and independent, and provides a bigger opportunity to cover the news.... I say at this point Dispatch is M&A bait Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209043 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 708 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 I'm going to throw out a wild card here... How about Dispatch as a suitor? They are very solid and may have the means to purchase at least some of the better stations outright without a whole lot of debt. And the solid stations are worthwhile investments that run on their reputation in the community and would continue their long legacy of quality journalism and strong ratings... If the networks outscale groups like these and the affiliations are lost, the brand and news they put out is strong enough to make it as and independent, and provides a bigger opportunity to cover the news.... That's not happening. However, that doesn't mean that WTHR and WBNS can't be co-owned with the Cox stations at say, Meredith or Hearst. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209044 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1522 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Regarding WHBQ... They suffered from some serious neglect through their history through their trainwrecks of ownership, even through Fox. While they upgraded the on-air product, the infrastructure behind it was not conducive to putting out a quality product. That's when Cox stepped in and did some badly needed behind-the-scenes upgrades, along with the visual changes. Memphis just happened to be part of the package, and when Fox wanted KTVU so badly, Cox was willing to trade for Memphis and Boston. Since Cox has taken over, they've upped the ratings to #2 and driven WMC into third place in some time slots (all while WREG has become the new #1 station) Whether it's inertia of the other 2 stations, Cox giving a damn about WHBQ has certainly helped. So, basically, Cox is probably going to hold on to WHBQ for as long as they continue to own stations. WFXT, on the other hand... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209045 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 Dispatch is one of those companies that can hold on for as long as they want. If Cox wanted to sell piecemeal, maybe they could get WHIO and have a trio of top-rated stations from Indianapolis to Columbus. But the whole group? Doubtful. When Dispatch gets out of radio, TV will follow. And WBNS-FM is a revenue juggernaut in Columbus thanks to The Ohio State Buckeyes radio rights, which has been held by Dispatch since the Carter Administration. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209047 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NowBergen 681 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 They had a USFL team for a minute didn't they? The Generals, or something? Too many dust bunnies on the brain I guess The Generals was the NJ/NY USFL team that trump lost a lot of money on. He had to pay Herschel Walker the whole amount even while he played for the Cowboys. It may be one reason trump seems to hold a grudge against the NFL since his hope was a merger. Thing is, 3 NY area teams is one too many. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209058 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TresGriffin 139 Posted July 30, 2018 Share Posted July 30, 2018 A little late but....In before Disney should buy WFTV because well....They own some land down near the Osceola/Orange County line. I can see it now: “Live from Disney’s Hollywood Studios, Channel 9 Eyewitness News!” Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209066 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenneth Kissel 283 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 In a Hearst-Cox merger scenario (however unlikely that wishcasting may be) I think there would be many companies interested in WFXT and whichever of the Orlando and Pittsburgh stations would be sold. Hearst has a Flagship station in WTAE and a strong news station in WESH. I could see WFTV and WPXI going to Scripps and WFXT going to Fox. However, I would still love to see WPXI become a NBC O&O. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209131 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Hearst has a Flagship station in WTAE and a strong news station in WESH. I could see WFTV and WPXI going to Scripps and WFXT going to Fox. However, I would still love to see WPXI become a NBC O&O. If NBC can make WVIT and KNSD work, NBC can make WPXI work plus there they get the bumps that their couple of Steelers and Penguins games per year would bring. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209133 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 If NBC plans to buy WPXI, what's going to happen to PCNC, and WPGH 10PM News 'PXI produced. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209135 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TresGriffin 139 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 There’s a part of me that wonders if WSB could wind up going O&O when all is said and done. It’s been one of ABC’s strongest affiliates. The only issues I could see are with evening newscasts and syndicated program. They could cut the 6:00 news back to just 30 minutes and have WNT air at its “standard” 6:30. But, to be honest, considering that Channel 2 has had news starting at 4 since Oprah went off the air, they could stand to shave the 6:00 broadcast down to 30 minutes. Another thing I could see is that dropping Entertainment Tonight and replacing it and the WNT’s delayed broadcast with the Wheel/Jeopardy combo that they could snatch away from WXIA. Keep me honest, but isn’t Wheel and Jeopardy a package deal for ABC O&Os? Also, they might start referring to their newscasts as “ABC 2 Action News”, which could be jarring for locals. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 There’s a part of me that wonders if WSB could wind up going O&O when all is said and done. It’s been one of ABC’s strongest affiliates. The only issues I could see are with evening newscasts and syndicated program. They could cut the 6:00 news back to just 30 minutes and have WNT air at its “standard” 6:30. But, to be honest, considering that Channel 2 has had news starting at 4 since Oprah went off the air, they could stand to shave the 6:00 broadcast down to 30 minutes. Another thing I could see is that dropping Entertainment Tonight and replacing it and the WNT’s delayed broadcast with the Wheel/Jeopardy combo that they could snatch away from WXIA. Keep me honest, but isn’t Wheel and Jeopardy a package deal for ABC O&Os? Also, they might start referring to their newscasts as “ABC 2 Action News”, which could be jarring for locals. KTRK has never aired Jeopardy/Wheel nor did WTVG and WJRT during their time as O&Os. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209138 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3304 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 KTRK has never aired Jeopardy/Wheel nor did WTVG and WJRT during their time as O&Os. KTRK has J!, but not Wheel. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209139 Share on other sites More sharing options...
PNart2 11 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 There’s a part of me that wonders if WSB could wind up going O&O when all is said and done. It’s been one of ABC’s strongest affiliates. The only issues I could see are with evening newscasts and syndicated program. They could cut the 6:00 news back to just 30 minutes and have WNT air at its “standard” 6:30. But, to be honest, considering that Channel 2 has had news starting at 4 since Oprah went off the air, they could stand to shave the 6:00 broadcast down to 30 minutes. Another thing I could see is that dropping Entertainment Tonight and replacing it and the WNT’s delayed broadcast with the Wheel/Jeopardy combo that they could snatch away from WXIA. Keep me honest, but isn’t Wheel and Jeopardy a package deal for ABC O&Os? Also, they might start referring to their newscasts as “ABC 2 Action News”, which could be jarring for locals. I don’t think they have to use ABC2 Action News. WPVI here in Philly references themselves as 6abc out of news programming, but during the news they use Channel 6 Action News, Channel 6, or Action News. It’s pretty much the same with WABC I believe as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209141 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottSchell 356 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 I don’t think they have to use ABC2 Action News. WPVI here in Philly references themselves as 6abc out of news programming, but during the news they use Channel 6 Action News, Channel 6, or Action News. It’s pretty much the same with WABC I believe as well. Yea WABC says Channel 7 Eyewitnesses News when they are on a live shot so if WSB was to go to a O&O and it changes when it be Channel 2 Action News probably. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209148 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4374 Posted July 31, 2018 Share Posted July 31, 2018 Disney is not going to buy a single damn station. Period. –30– Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16550-cox-sells-majority-tv-interest-to-apollo/page/10/#findComment-209172 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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