ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted February 13, 2020 Share Posted February 13, 2020 1 hour ago, TheRyan said: Interesting... Is Nexstar planning to bring back a KWGN-specific website? That would be up to GM Joan Barrett. She was the one who consolidated everything under one website. It's unlikely that KWGN will receive it's own website unless Joan leaves (which we can only hope) and a new GM decides to move the stations in a different direction, or KDVR and KWGN are decoupled which could be more beneficial for the growing Denver market. A few things about this change to point out: KWGN.com doesn't redirect to the new KDVR.com. Before the Nexstar hosted website, there was a DNS record to redirect KWGN traffic to KDVR.com. Now, KWGN.com redirects to the former Word Press subdomain (Alias KDVR.com): localtvkdvr.wordpress.com If you want to see the former KWGN website, the 'people' in the Denver Duop IT department didn't restrict the KWGN website when they created the DNS CName record redirecting the URL to KDVR.com. KWGN is still live, though in a hibernated state here: localtvkwgn.wordpress.com Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240683 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 5 hours ago, ABC 7 Denver said: That would be up to GM Joan Barrett. She was the one who consolidated everything under one website. It's unlikely that KWGN will receive it's own website unless Joan leaves (which we can only hope) and a new GM decides to move the stations in a different direction, or KDVR and KWGN are decoupled which could be more beneficial for the growing Denver market. A few things about this change to point out: KWGN.com doesn't redirect to the new KDVR.com. Before the Nexstar hosted website, there was a DNS record to redirect KWGN traffic to KDVR.com. Now, KWGN.com redirects to the former Word Press subdomain (Alias KDVR.com): localtvkdvr.wordpress.com If you want to see the former KWGN website, the 'people' in the Denver Duop IT department didn't restrict the KWGN website when they created the DNS CName record redirecting the URL to KDVR.com. KWGN is still live, though in a hibernated state here: localtvkwgn.wordpress.com Truly fascinating to see that KWGN site...frozen in time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240700 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted February 14, 2020 Share Posted February 14, 2020 11 minutes ago, TheRyan said: Truly fascinating to see that KWGN site...frozen in time. I’ll say...from fall 2016 https://localtvkwgn.wordpress.com/2016/10/02/broncos-thump-buccaneers-27-7-after-long-weather-delay-improve-to-4-0/ If you keep clicking on “Load More Stories” I’m sure you’ll come across the article about the Broncos opening day win over the Panthers ...no thanks...and I’ll especially pass on the article about Super Bowl 50 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240702 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 On 12/30/2019 at 3:27 PM, CircleSeven said: The parties just filed the paperwork last month (11/20). So it's probably going to take some time until they get the greenlight from both the DOJ & FCC. Check this out y'all. How the hell did I missed this? FCC greenlighted the deals on January 21. Still, no telling when they'll close it out though. But it shouldn't be too long. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2416 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 2 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Check this out y'all. How the hell did I missed this? FCC greenlighted the deals on January 21. Still, no telling when they'll close it out though. But it shouldn't be too long. So what you're saying is that WJZY/WMYT are now owned by Nexstar while KCPQ/KZJO and WITI are now owned by FOX TS? I know it probably hasn't closed yet, but still... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 16, 2020 Author Share Posted February 16, 2020 20 minutes ago, TheRolyPoly said: So what you're saying is that WJZY/WMYT are now owned by Nexstar while KCPQ/KZJO and WITI are now owned by FOX TS? I know it probably hasn't closed yet, but still... Nope. As of now, the Charlotte duo are still Fox O&Os, while the Milwaukee & Seattle properties are still owned by Nexstar. And it'll stay that way until the deal is officlally closed. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 6 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Nope. As of now, the Charlotte duo are still Fox O&Os, while the Milwaukee & Seattle properties are still owned by Nexstar. And it'll stay that way until the deal is officlally closed. Does the FCC have to approve the deal with WJZY/WMYT seperately? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240788 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted February 16, 2020 Share Posted February 16, 2020 12 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Check this out y'all. How the hell did I missed this? FCC greenlighted the deals on January 21. Still, no telling when they'll close it out though. But it shouldn't be too long. Which ironically happens to be the EXACT SAME DAY WJZY got the new Fox O&O graphics. I remember because it was the day after MLK. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240791 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 5 hours ago, Nelson R. said: Which ironically happens to be the EXACT SAME DAY WJZY got the new Fox O&O graphics. I remember because it was the day after MLK. I'm surprised that Fox took the time to update WJZY's graphics with the sale pending. Nexstar hasn't updated either KCPQ or WITI's websites. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 17, 2020 Author Share Posted February 17, 2020 11 hours ago, TheRyan said: Does the FCC have to approve the deal with WJZY/WMYT seperately? All three applications related to this transaction were greenlighted together. 20 hours ago, CircleSeven said: FCC greenlighted the deals on January 21. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240812 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatron81 258 Posted February 17, 2020 Share Posted February 17, 2020 I thought Nexstar was going to sell more TV station to Fox along with Fox giving Nexstar some TV stations as well. I guess that isn't going to happen maybe but I'm not sure. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-240814 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 1:50 AM, CircleSeven said: Check this out y'all. How the hell did I missed this? FCC greenlighted the deals on January 21. Still, no telling when they'll close it out though. But it shouldn't be too long. Well this is interesting...now when you click on these links that said the station trade was green lighted...you get this for all stations Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241137 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoadStar 364 Posted February 25, 2020 Share Posted February 25, 2020 42 minutes ago, Nelson R. said: Well this is interesting...now when you click on these links that said the station trade was green lighted...you get this for all stations I suspect that just means that the content that was linked to was only temporary content, not static content. Edit: for example, here's the "Assignment of License" for WITI from WITI License, LLC to Fox Television Stations, LLC: https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1814466 (I think that link won't expire, but I can't be 100%) It shows that it was granted on 1/21, but not yet consummated. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241142 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 1 hour ago, LoadStar said: I suspect that just means that the content that was linked to was only temporary content, not static content. Edit: for example, here's the "Assignment of License" for WITI from WITI License, LLC to Fox Television Stations, LLC: https://licensing.fcc.gov/cgi-bin/ws.exe/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_det.pl?Application_id=1814466 (I think that link won't expire, but I can't be 100%) It shows that it was granted on 1/21, but not yet consummated. It’s back now Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241146 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 If I had to guess there was likely something wrong with the FCC website displaying the information there's probably nothing to that. But I do wonder what's the hold-up here between Nexstar and Fox from closing the deal? Is there something that's preventing the two companies from completing the deal or what? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241147 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted February 26, 2020 Author Share Posted February 26, 2020 6 hours ago, Nelson R. said: Well this is interesting...now when you click on these links that said the station trade was green lighted...you get this for all stations The links do work. It'll sometime say "Not Found" when you first click it. You just have to refresh the browser a couple of times. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241156 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jero23 105 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 18 hours ago, oknewsguy said: If I had to guess there was likely something wrong with the FCC website displaying the information there's probably nothing to that. But I do wonder what's the hold-up here between Nexstar and Fox from closing the deal? Is there something that's preventing the two companies from completing the deal or what? Nexstar would have consummated the swap within 30 days of the actions similar to how Sinclair takes over instantaneously via a LMA. It's all on Fox (who is having 2nd thoughts about the Charlotte divestiture) is holding it up. I'm just going to sit and watch because something is really up here. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241181 Share on other sites More sharing options...
dman748 1256 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 33 minutes ago, jero23 said: Nexstar would have consummated the swap within 30 days of the actions similar to how Sinclair takes over instantaneously via a LMA. It's all on Fox (who is having 2nd thoughts about the Charlotte divestiture) is holding it up. I'm just going to sit and watch because something is really up here. Do you have inside information about this? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241183 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jero23 105 Posted February 26, 2020 Share Posted February 26, 2020 35 minutes ago, oknewsguy said: Do you have inside information about this? Check the Speculatron thread on Nexstar-Tribune merger as I further elaborate there on what exactly I have heard being said about Fox involving the Charlotte stations along with others. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241186 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottJ 134 Posted March 2, 2020 Share Posted March 2, 2020 On 2/16/2020 at 4:48 AM, CircleSeven said: Nope. As of now, the Charlotte duo are still Fox O&Os, while the Milwaukee & Seattle properties are still owned by Nexstar. And it'll stay that way until the deal is officlally closed. The deal closed today so after years of going after KCPQ, Fox now officially owns the station. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241448 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 569 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Brien Blakley just announced the sale at the end of the WJZY 6:00 news. That Fox 46 logo does not go with the Nexstar logo at all... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241463 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 WITI wasted no time de-Nexstarizing; the copyright at the end was the traditional copyright L3 followed by weather deck sponsorship on the bottom line, no video. Directly 'Fox Television Stations Inc.' rather than the 'NW Communications Milwaukee' of the past. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1715 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 56 minutes ago, Nelson R. said: Brien Blakley just announced the sale at the end of the WJZY 6:00 news. That Fox 46 logo does not go with the Nexstar logo at all... It's not supposed to! You're not supposed to have any supers up during a slate or open. Flippin amateurs. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
J1975am 208 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 1 minute ago, ABC 7 Denver said: It's not supposed to! You're not supposed to have any supers up during a slate or open. Flippin amateurs. Apparently, somebody in the control room at WJZY forgot to remove the bug before the Nexstar close.... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted March 3, 2020 Share Posted March 3, 2020 Why do they need to drop the bug during the Nexstar sequence? To me it's a non-issue. The bug doesn't conflict with the Nexstar logo. (Glad to see WJZY join Nexstar, btw.) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16811-nexstar-to-acquire-tribune/page/36/#findComment-241478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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