mre29 1519 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 ...The limitations are the paperwork mess acquiring each and every one (time consuming)... How can the paperwork be all that time-consuming? Do they have to do it entirely by hand and in triplicate? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-172589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 How can the paperwork be all that time-consuming? Do they have to do it entirely by hand and in triplicate? Simple: it is a lot more time consuming at the FCC and DOJ to deal with 10 separate applications than for a single large acquisition - each one is a different order and a different process. It's not so much time consuming at Gray as it is at the FCC and DOJ. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-172595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1519 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Simple: it is a lot more time consuming at the FCC and DOJ to deal with 10 separate applications than for a single large acquisition - each one is a different order and a different process. It's not so much time consuming at Gray as it is at the FCC and DOJ. Is that why station groups tend to be sold en masse rather than piecemeal? To make it easier for the governmental agencies? That's really weird. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-172609 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 429 Posted May 5, 2017 Author Share Posted May 5, 2017 Is that why station groups tend to be sold en masse rather than piecemeal? To make it easier for the governmental agencies? That's really weird. Nobody likes paperwork. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-172610 Share on other sites More sharing options...
A3N 1002 Posted May 5, 2017 Share Posted May 5, 2017 Is that why station groups tend to be sold en masse rather than piecemeal? To make it easier for the governmental agencies? That's really weird. Nobody likes paperwork. This. Add in the taxes as well. In Albittron's case, I believe they wanted to sell the whole group together due to taxes. Which quickly led Disney to bow out since they were only really interested in WJLA. So as we all know, they ended up going to SInclair. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-172612 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted June 28, 2017 Share Posted June 28, 2017 The WCAX deal has been greenlighted. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177498 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 It appears that BOTH WABI and WCJB's respective websites, http://www.wabi.tv/ and http://www.wcjb.com/, have the Gray layout and new logos! Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177533 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 It appears that BOTH WABI and WCJB's respective websites, http://www.wabi.tv/ and http://www.wcjb.com/, have the Gray layout and new logos! They've had the Gray layout before the Diversified deal closed back in May. But WABI debuted the new logo on the webpage yesterday. No telling when WCJB debuted theirs. [MEDIA=twitter]879770944486748162[/MEDIA] Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChesapeakeTV 311 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'll say this much: both logos are big improvements over what they had before. No apparent music or graphics changes at either station...in fact, WABI's old logo is still present in more than a few elements. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Yeah, that's an improvement for WABI. The lighting on the WCJB 20 is kinda ehh. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'll say this much: both logos are big improvements over what they had before. No apparent music or graphics changes at either station...in fact, WABI's old logo is still present in more than a few elements. That will likely come with time. Gray is VERY quick with updating websites though; they probably start the draft versions before the sale is even completed. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177545 Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrabbleship 429 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I'll say this much: both logos are big improvements over what they had before. Both needed new logos badly. The true is not same in Vermont where as poorly weighted as WCAX's "3" is it is a bit iconic and would be a loss. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177554 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 I was in Gainesville this past weekend. The old logo was in use on Sunday's 11pm news. By the time I woke up on Monday to see the morning update, the new logo was in place. So it's been since Monday that WCJB 20 has had a new logo. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177568 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3948 Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 WCJB's logo is a carbon copy of WRDW/WAGT, but it's a nice improvement. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177575 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4368 Posted July 4, 2017 Share Posted July 4, 2017 I'll say this much: both logos are big improvements over what they had before. No apparent music or graphics changes at either station...in fact, WABI's old logo is still present in more than a few elements. Also see how KALB managed to get a badly needed logo revamp when Gray took control. I'll give Gray quite a bit of credit; they manage to overhaul acquired station logos without having them look like jokes (**cough** WEWS **cough** WFXT **cough**) 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-177919 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 New M&A for Gray. Gray is buying Budd Broadcasting's WFXU and WUFX-LP for $600K. No telling what they're going to use it for. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178306 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 708 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 New M&A for Gray. Gray is buying Budd Broadcasting's WFXU and WUFX-LP for $600K. No telling what they're going to use it for. Maybe they're positioning themselves to snatch up a network affiliation for Gainesville or Tallahassee. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178315 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Maybe they're positioning themselves to snatch up a network affiliation for Gainesville or Tallahassee. Well that's a Tallahassee station first of all so there's no way it'll reach Gainesville (and it doesn't). And maybe fight for the FOX affiliation away from WTWC or take The CW affiliation from WTLF and move it there. Otherwise, no other options in my book. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178337 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Well that's a Tallahassee station first of all so there's no way it'll reach Gainesville (and it doesn't). And maybe fight for the FOX or NBC affiliation away from WTWC or take The CW affiliation from WTLF and move it there. Otherwise, no other options in my book. Fixed. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178342 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2409 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Fixed. Nah I think they'll want FOX or The CW so that they can move the WTLH news there and possibly expand it along the way. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178352 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColtFromGulfcoast 708 Posted July 10, 2017 Share Posted July 10, 2017 Nah I think they'll want FOX or The CW so that they can move the WTLH news there and possibly expand it along the way. Wouldn't be surprised if that was the ultimate end game. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178357 Share on other sites More sharing options...
atlnews2 591 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 can Gray even own WFXU outright? Will it have to be converted to a low power station (like WAGT) in order to legally own it? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178384 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mvcg66b3r 100 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 can Gray even own WFXU outright? Will it have to be converted to a low power station (like WAGT) in order to legally own it? There might be a failing station waiver involved. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178387 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 There might be a failing station waiver involved. If it was a failed station waiver involved, they would've stated it on the paperwork. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178388 Share on other sites More sharing options...
broadcastfan9751 140 Posted July 11, 2017 Share Posted July 11, 2017 If it was a failed station waiver involved, they would've stated it on the paperwork. In section 5.1(b) of the asset purchase agreement, it says they plan to seek a waiver. As for what Gray will do with WFXU, they'll probably use it for WCTV's MNTV subchannel. They really don't have any other option since WTXL certainly will stay with ABC, and WTWC and WTLF are probably bundled in with Sinclair's other Fox, NBC and CW affiliates. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/4/#findComment-178395 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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