GoldenShine9 1513 Posted March 6, 2019 Share Posted March 6, 2019 10 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Part of the Schurz deal in 2015. Although they did not swap their incumbent WNDU for Schurz flagship WSBT. But neither one were underdog stations like KAKE. I believe WNDU was (and still is) the market leader in South Bend. KAKE has always been a distant third place station behind KWCH and KSNW (they tend to go back and forth). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-222849 Share on other sites More sharing options...
effseesee 101 Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 20 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: I believe WNDU was (and still is) the market leader in South Bend. KAKE has always been a distant third place station behind KWCH and KSNW (they tend to go back and forth). I'm not sure if it's true now, but WSBT was the market leader for years under Schurz's ownership. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-222913 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Charlottesville changes (according to Wikipedia which has links to the FCC stuff). WVIR Will gain a sister station in WAHU-CD "Wahoo" FOX 27 as Gray will retain that station and will only sell the WCAV/WVAW duo. This means that WVIR will more likely move its nightly 10:00 p.m. news from its third subchannel to WAHU. WCAV/WVAW Will drop the WAHU simulcast on 19.3 once the sale goes through. Gray was not able to retain the Me-TV (27.2) and AccuWeather (27.3) affiliations. Therefore, they've both been moved to WVAW and air on 16.2 and 16.3, respectively. The Me-TV thing, I don't get but I do get the AccuWeather thing since Gray is picking up a station that already carries a weather channel in WeatherNation (29.2). Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-223261 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 On 2/12/2019 at 11:52 AM, CircleSeven said: Looks like NBC will come back to channel 5 in central Nebraska. The FCC has greenlighted the KNHL deal and allow them to operate it as a satellite of KSNB. Gray completed the KNHL sale on March 1st. But the consummation notice was posted tonight. But not sure when the station will restart carrying NBC on channel 5 for the first time in five years. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-223450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted April 8, 2019 Share Posted April 8, 2019 On the same day Scripps-Cordillera was cleared by the FCC last Friday, they also greenlighted the Gray-United TV sale as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224547 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVIntheDesert 183 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 (edited) On 2/28/2019 at 7:47 AM, mrschimpf said: Looks like Gray is ramping up a competitor to the Sunday morning shows (and Full Measure). They've hired Greta van Susteren as a national political analyst with two shows in development, along with being in the Gray DC bureau's live/tape hits to their stations. While Full Measure had limited syndication outside of the Sinclair group (the only station outside the group I recall airing the program was KAZT in Phoenix to pair with a locally-produced show hosted by a local right-wing radio host, but they no longer air it), van Susteren's new show (now named Full Court Press) is being shopped around by an outside distributor. Two non-Gray markets (Chicago and Milwaukee...Weigel?) have signed on so far. Hearst has had better luck distributing Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien outside their owned station footprint, even though that program slightly leans left. Edited April 9, 2019 by TVIntheDesert Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224586 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 890 Posted April 9, 2019 Share Posted April 9, 2019 10 hours ago, TVIntheDesert said: While Full Measure had limited syndication outside of the Sinclair group (the only station outside the group I recall airing the program was KAZT in Phoenix to pair with a locally-produced show hosted by a local right-wing radio host, but they no longer air it), van Susteren's new show (now named Full Court Press) is being shopped around by an outside distributor. Two non-Gray markets (Chicago and Milwaukee...Weigel?) have signed on so far. Hearst has had better luck distributing Matter of Fact with Soledad O'Brien outside their owned station footprint, even though that program slightly leans left. To the latter point, the format of Full Court Press seems to me quite similar to Matter of Fact based on how it was synopsized. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224598 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 I just noticed that KGWN has been rebranded Wyoming News Now (probably as it is taking over news for KCWY too). A very Raycom-esque name and graphic... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224647 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted April 10, 2019 Share Posted April 10, 2019 2 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: I just noticed that KGWN has been rebranded Wyoming News Now (probably as it is taking over news for KCWY too). A very Raycom-esque name and graphic... I was looking at the Syncbak page, where they archive video from the last few newscasts. They're using CBS Local for the rebrand.. Prior to the consolidation, KCWY used The Tower, while KGWN used Pinnacle. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224655 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 On 3/4/2019 at 11:08 AM, CircleSeven said: This is kind of strange. Gray is changing stations in Charlottesville. They're divesting it's longtime CBS affiliate WCAV & ABC affil WVAW to Lockwood Broadcasting. In turn, Gray will acquire the NBC station WVIR from Waterman Broadcasting. The Charlottesville deals were greenlighted on Monday. With both the Gray's Charlottesville switch and the United TV deal being greenlighted, I wouldn't be surprised if both get consummated concurrently. Also, earlier this month. Gray's founding television station, WALB celebrated a milestone. 65 years on the air. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224950 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TSSZNews 1051 Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 Gotta give credit to any organization that sticks around for 1,065 years. Hey, it's longer than the Notre Dame cathedral. 12 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-224969 Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.L. Hughes 890 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Gray Television is now getting into the multicasting and expanding deeper into the OTT business. It's teaming up with Grand Ole Opry parent Opry Entertainment Group (whose parent, Ryman Hospitality Properties [as Gaylord Entertainment], launched The [original] Nashville Network [now the Paramount Network] in 1983) to launch a multiplatform network and VOD effort focusing on "artist-driven country lifestyle programming." https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/234281/gray-teams-with-grand-ole-opry-on-tv-network/ 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225208 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, T.L. Hughes said: Gray Television is now getting into the multicasting and expanding deeper into the OTT business. It's teaming up with Grand Ole Opry parent Opry Entertainment Group (whose parent, Ryman Hospitality Properties [as Gaylord Entertainment], launched The [original] Nashville Network [now the Paramount Network] in 1983) to launch a multiplatform network and VOD effort focusing on "artist-driven country lifestyle programming." https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/234281/gray-teams-with-grand-ole-opry-on-tv-network/ As a fan of country music, we need a new TNN or CMT. The question is... is this new country network going to be a diginet or is it going to be on cable? Edited April 24, 2019 by TexasTVNews 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 1 minute ago, TexasTVNews said: As a fan of country music, we need a new TNN or CMT. The question is... is this new country network going to be a diginet or is it going to be on cable? Probably a diginet for Gray's many stations. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225210 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1519 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 54 minutes ago, GoldenShine9 said: Probably a diginet for Gray's many stations. I wonder if it'll be available in HD, then, even if only via cable systems. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225212 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexasTVNews 1377 Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 And what about Non-Gray stations? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225214 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted April 25, 2019 Share Posted April 25, 2019 (edited) 9 hours ago, TexasTVNews said: And what about Non-Gray stations? They probably haven't looked that far yet. Since Gray lacks a station in Nashville, getting on one of the other stations there will surely be a high priority. Edited April 25, 2019 by GoldenShine9 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-225249 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted May 16, 2019 Share Posted May 16, 2019 Not surprised... Gray selling KEYU to Alpha. Gray will probably sell KTXC to Alpha too. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/176887/alpha-media-acquires-keyu-fm-amarillo/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-226445 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) On 5/16/2019 at 6:27 PM, TheRolyPoly said: Not surprised... Gray selling KEYU to Alpha. Gray will probably sell KTXC to Alpha too. https://radioinsight.com/headlines/176887/alpha-media-acquires-keyu-fm-amarillo/ Paperwork for KEYU-FM is up. Alpha is paying $250K for the station. And it will have new call letters either at or sometime after closing. Edited May 20, 2019 by CircleSeven Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-226607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2895 Posted May 20, 2019 Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, CircleSeven said: Paperwork for KEYU-FM is up. Alpha is paying $250K for the station. And it will have new call letters either at or sometime after closing. Not only that, they're not assuming any of KEYU's employees, basically just the licenses and site lease. I bet it won't be Regional Mexican after the sale — if it does, it will be under a different name with a new air staff. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-226608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 23, 2019 Share Posted May 23, 2019 Gray is purchasing another LP again. This time in Laredo (KXNU-LD) for $40K. Wouldn't be surprised if they place the ABC stream (currently on KGNS 8.2) on this stick. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-226781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Frog 429 Posted May 29, 2019 Author Share Posted May 29, 2019 The CW has a new home in Columbia. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/235428/the-cw-moving-to-wis-tv-columbia-in-fall/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-227061 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 11 hours ago, CRThell said: The CW has a new home in Columbia. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/235428/the-cw-moving-to-wis-tv-columbia-in-fall/ I didn't see that coming but you know what that means... WIS News 10 from 7-9am and 10-11pm. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-227075 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1955 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 (edited) On 5/29/2019 at 2:19 PM, CRThell said: The CW has a new home in Columbia. https://tvnewscheck.com/article/top-news/235428/the-cw-moving-to-wis-tv-columbia-in-fall/ Wow. Gray keeps on snatching these CW affils away from these indie broadcasters (i.e. in Madison (WBUW), Fargo (WDAY) & Alexandria (KBCA)) I'm still surprised that the network allowed them to move the affiliation in Midland (KWES > KOSA) after the Raycom deal. I guess its all about the all mighty dollar. Oh, and scale too. Edited May 30, 2019 by CircleSeven Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-227076 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 2415 Posted May 30, 2019 Share Posted May 30, 2019 13 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Wow. Gray keeps on snatching these CW affils away from these indie broadcasters (i.e. in Madison (WBUW), Fargo (WDAY) & Alexandria (KCBA)) I'm still surprised that the network allowed them to move the affiliation in Midland (KWES > KOSA) after the Raycom deal. I guess its all about the all mighty dollar. Oh, and scale too. KCBA is in Salinas/Monterey and is FOX. You probably meant KBCA. 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/16928-gray-media-general-thread/page/12/#findComment-227114 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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