ttvn2000 320 Posted June 1, 2019 Share Posted June 1, 2019 WLWT news anchors Sheree Paolello and Mike Dardis are married... https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.cincinnati.com/amp/1305327001 I started watching the WLWT live stream when their engagement went “viral” - and I must admit, their chemistry is apparent on air. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227218 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1919 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 KDKA's farewell specifically mentions some of the departures being in "engineering" and "master control", which probably means the Master Control Hub is finally fully online. I imagine a lot of the names are from that, and it just so happened their departure lined up with a few other people who decided to leave or retire at the same time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227219 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3958 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 12 minutes ago, Weeters said: KDKA's farewell specifically mentions some of the departures being in "engineering" and "master control", which probably means the Master Control Hub is finally fully online. I imagine a lot of the names are from that, and it just so happened their departure lined up with a few other people who decided to leave or retire at the same time. I wonder if this was just a classy way of CBS announcing layoffs (or buyouts), or if it was mandated as some form of union concession (if these employees were part of one). 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227221 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greggo 357 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 CBS hasn’t exactly hidden the fact that they offered buyouts at the network level and at the O&Os. When a company does that, everyone leaves on the same day. Because ... budgets. (I’ve been through this before.) While KDKA wasn’t explicit in mentioning that, that’s what happened. Look at WBBM, where Robert Feder reported multiple buyout takers, as well. It is pretty shocking, I will say, for KDKA to lose that many people. It’s more than 10 percent of their staff. That’s several hundred years of experience leaving to save greedy bean counters a few bucks. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227224 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1919 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Poked around and found KOVR said goodbye to one photog on-air, though mentioned "several" people were leaving, including one other photog. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227226 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 1 hour ago, Greggo said: CBS hasn’t exactly hidden the fact that they offered buyouts at the network level and at the O&Os. When a company does that, everyone leaves on the same day. Because ... budgets. (I’ve been through this before.) While KDKA wasn’t explicit in mentioning that, that’s what happened. Look at WBBM, where Robert Feder reported multiple buyout takers, as well. It is pretty shocking, I will say, for KDKA to lose that many people. It’s more than 10 percent of their staff. That’s several hundred years of experience leaving to save greedy bean counters a few bucks. No surprise. An article from the NY Post this past March, stated that CBS was going to make $100M in synergies. Quote CBS’ renewed call for $100 million in cuts has staffers of the broadcast company — which is still reeling from a series of sexual harassment scandals — in a tizzy over who’s in and who’s out, The Post has learned. “We are reorganizing and thinking about functions that go across multiple divisions,” interim CEO Joe Ianniello told analysts at Deutsche Bank Media and Telecom conference in Palm Beach, Fla., on Tuesday. “We expect to … get $100 million in cost savings,” he said. Despite this, I don't think the heavy exodus of folks have accumulated to that amount, And before its all over, I believe there's going to be more cuts. . Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227228 Share on other sites More sharing options...
compubit 673 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Watching WCBS at noon on my flight to Dallas, they mentioned 3 people leaving... J Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227231 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FiveNews 372 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 Same thing going on at KCBS/KCAL Los Angeles. Main Anchor Pat Harvey posted on her Instagram (@patharveynews) that she was out celebrating the retirement of several longtime KCBS/KCAL staffers. One of those is political reporter Dave Bryan. Dave had been with KCAL for 25yrs. I believe his retirement was planned months in advance, but I'm sure the CBS cuts help speed up the process. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227238 Share on other sites More sharing options...
H4UL4U 127 Posted June 2, 2019 Share Posted June 2, 2019 (edited) On 6/1/2019 at 7:18 AM, rkolsen said: Okay is this normal for so many people to retire at once? WJZ named 10 people by the anchors and ran a full credits roll with Ocean City, MD scenes. CBS This Morning had 18 people leaving/retiring and at the Evening News had 30. I’d assume the two network shows were results of the shows are relaunching and the stations were the buy outs that were occurring. I guess the buyouts had people end on a certain date. Nearly all of those folks mentioned by KDKA took buyouts. Edited June 2, 2019 by H4UL4U Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227241 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darius22 122 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 (edited) KQCA Unveiled a new logo Couple days ago. Edited June 3, 2019 by Darius22 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227257 Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmaxhanson 650 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Darius22 said: KQCA Unveiled a new logo Couple days ago. Nice way of distancing them selves from MyZombieTV while still maintainging the MyXX name. I'd expected them to bring back the old Q58 name they had during their UPN and early WB days. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227260 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JacobC 44 Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 1 hour ago, Darius22 said: KQCA Unveiled a new logo Couple days ago. Oh my god what did KCRA 3 do to their sister station’s logo? 3 hours ago, Georgie56 said: WPLG weekend morning anchor Todd Tongen has died at age 56. This is so shocked to hear that sad news I watched Todd every weekend mornings on Channel 10 and most recently his 10 Taxi got him famous. So sad for everyone at my ABC station in Miami, saying all our prayers Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media_1904 25 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 KUSI evening anchor Anna Laurel returned back from maternity leave about a week ago along with the debut today of KUSI NEWS at 4PM with Laurel and Sandra Maas bringing it to 3 straight hours with the duo anchoring 4-7PM. (Apologies if I put this in the wrong thread) Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227273 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 528 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 6 hours ago, EssDee_media said: KUSI evening anchor Anna Laurel returned back from maternity leave about a week ago along with the debut today of KUSI NEWS at 4PM with Laurel and Sandra Maas bringing it to 3 straight hours with the duo anchoring 4-7PM. (Apologies if I put this in the wrong thread) Wow a 4pm newscast? They might as well bring back the Noon or 7pm news unless they don’t want to mess with KGTV since they are the only 7pm newscast. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227295 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jero23 105 Posted June 4, 2019 Share Posted June 4, 2019 On 5/27/2019 at 7:21 PM, MarkBRollins88_v2 said: I do. And i don't. Why not? She is very entertaining, young, and relatable to most Millenials in the market. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227307 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBRollins88_v2 350 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) 5 hours ago, jero23 said: Why not? She is very entertaining, young, and relatable to most Millenials in the market. As a millennial in the market, I don’t find her, or any of the selfie stars Tegna is running through there, relatable. I prefer news to be about the story, not about the person telling it. Edited June 5, 2019 by MarkBRollins88_v2 5 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227319 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 (edited) Paywall alert: apparently there is strife at WTVT, according to FTVLive. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2019/6/5/exclusive-documents-show-problems-at-a-fox-oampo Edited June 5, 2019 by Georgie56 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227341 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2457 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Georgie56 said: Paywall alert: apparently there is strife at WTVT, according to FTVLive. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2019/6/5/exclusive-documents-show-problems-at-a-fox-oampo It doesn't say if its WTVT or not. It could be another station. How do you know its WTVT? Besides, WTVT is probably FOX's strongest O&O they got. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227344 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1684 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 minute ago, TheRolyPoly said: It doesn't say if its WTVT or not. It could be another station. How do you know its WTVT? Besides, WTVT is probably FOX's strongest O&O they got. It is WTVT, Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227346 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2457 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 2 minutes ago, rkolsen said: It is WTVT, WOW. Well, what does it say? I don't have the paywall access so I wouldn't know. Changing the subject and in a sad way... Say hello to Paul James for me, Bob Welti. Dick Nourse is all we got left. https://www.ksl.com/article/46567000/longtime-ksl-weatherman-bob-welti-dead-at-94 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227347 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5585 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 According to some confidential documents obtained by FTVLive, there are some big problems at the Fox O&O in Tampa. It also appears that everyone seems to be passing the buck as to who is responsible. Jonathan Pagliari Production Manager at WTVT and it appears that corporate HR at Fox is trying to put the blame on him for the “toxic and hostile” work environment during the morning newscast. FTVLive obtained an internal document that apparently was sent to Pagliari from Regional Director of HR Iris Sierra: In another document, obtained by FTVLive, Production Manager Pagliari responded to the memo from HR and says that some of the incidents happened while he was out on family medical leave. He also pointed out that the “sexual tone” nature on the morning show is “directly connected to and between news department’s Anchors and talent. He also brought up the “alleged affair” between the Executive Producer and an Anchor on the morning show. FTVLive reported on that story last August when the two parted ways with the station. Here is the memo that Pagliari sent back to HR in response: Obviously, there are some ongoing problems in and around the studio during the morning newscasts at WTVT. From looking at the documents, it appears that Fox wants to peg this “toxic” environment on the Production Manager. But, according to the PM, he was not even at the station and was on leave during some of the alleged incidents. Is the station looking for a scapegoat? Certainly you can not blame a Production Manager for all the ongoing problems at the station's morning show. But, that appears to be what Fox is doing. Is Fox trying to "protect" some news staffers? Also, it is never a good thing when all the employees are called in to HR and asked questions. FTVLive is digging for more documents and talking to sources. You can expect a follow up on this story. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227349 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam MadMan 285 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Either Fox is gonna go scorched Earth on the station or do nothing. No way in hell they're gonna sell a station in an NFC market, not even a dysfunctional one. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227360 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3307 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 Todd Tongen's cause of death was suicide. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227362 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColumbusNewsFan 217 Posted June 5, 2019 Share Posted June 5, 2019 1 hour ago, Georgie56 said: Todd Tongen's cause of death was suicide. I was hoping it was just a heart condition just so it wouldn't be this at all. My thought is with everyone in South Florida and WPLG Channel 10 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227367 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 938 Posted June 6, 2019 Share Posted June 6, 2019 The New York Post (I know, I know) reported today that Tongen thought he had Lewy body dementia. Only his doctor would know for sure. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16860-out-about/page/358/#findComment-227393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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