sctvhound 27 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Mark Knoller from CBS News (White House correspondent) has been laid off. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 151 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Brenda Waters announced her retirement yesterday from KDKA. I wonder if she was given the option or if the timing was a coincidence. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245783 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt24 313 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 15 minutes ago, Tyler said: Brenda Waters announced her retirement yesterday from KDKA. I wonder if she was given the option or if the timing was a coincidence. I'm thinking maybe they offered her a buyout, and she took it, but maybe the timing could be a coincidence. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245784 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sctvhound 27 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Dean Reynolds as well. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245786 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRob 937 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 It sounds like Knoller's last day is not immediate, he is working today. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245787 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newsjunkie24 506 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Sad to hear about all of these layoffs. Dean Reynolds was one of my favorites. I enjoyed his reports on the CBS Evening News. Both Knoller and McCormick are big losses too. I feel sorry for everyone laid off from the local side of things too. I hope they all get back on their feet soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Do non-competes still exist at network levels? Could they end up taking a job at another network or cable news? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245797 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Would you ever see/have you ever seen something like this go down at ABC? It’s no wonder CBS local stations are largely ratings losers. Now they’re bringing down Group W with them. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245798 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Technically A Director 164 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 32 minutes ago, GoldenShine9 said: Do non-competes still exist at network levels? Could they end up taking a job at another network or cable news? I'd like to imagine that, even if they did, they become null and void when your part of mass layoffs. I'm hopeful a lot of the on-air talent will land somewhere that suits them and the community. Maybe Nexstar's News Nation thing is about to get a very CBS-flavored infusion of talent? I'm also curious to know what the layoffs look like behind the scenes. The unsung heroes of News are those who work in Production and Creative Services, and I'm assuming some of them got the axe, too. It's absolutely horrible, and I hope everyone is able to find a new home or were able to retire comfortably. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245802 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Rollo Smokes 260 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 54 minutes ago, newscopter7 said: Would you ever see/have you ever seen something like this go down at ABC? It’s no wonder CBS local stations are largely ratings losers. Now they’re bringing down Group W with them. How many of those who were cut from the legacy Westinghouse stations were at those stations in the Group W era? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245804 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Not directed to anyone in particular, but a message for all: enough people are losing their jobs. There is zero need to suggest who should be fired. I doubt we're even halfway through the announcements, so many more dismissals are coming, and we'll find out who in due time. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245807 Share on other sites More sharing options...
nathannah 2429 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 NOBODY should be losing their job. If there's anyone to blame, it should be Viacom for as usual bringing their corporate idiocy anew to the CBS side of the coin because they keep taking on debt and continuing to operate as if it's February 2005 and that pesky YouTube will be knocked off the web soon. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245809 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningNews 1448 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 2 hours ago, newscopter7 said: Would you ever see/have you ever seen something like this go down at ABC? It’s no wonder CBS local stations are largely ratings losers. Now they’re bringing down Group W with them. I don’t want to speculate on something as sensitive as this but I would have to imagine that layoffs are pending for ABC too. Disney announced that they’d have to enact some form of restructuring after having to completely shut down their parks for 2 months. The parent companies for NBC and CBS have already announced plans, so I’d guess ABC will too at some point. This pandemic is touching every single corner of our world and economy. It’s crazy Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245811 Share on other sites More sharing options...
24994J 5577 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 57 minutes ago, Big Rollo Smokes said: Why are you still talking? All you're doing is digging a deeper hole for yourself, one from which it will be harder for you to crawl out. On behalf of other posters and for the sake of advancing the thread, I kindly ask that you please let it go. 51 minutes ago, TVNewsLover said: Here you go, just can’t let it go. What happened to the previous response being your last? Digging myself in a hole? Yeah ok, whatever. Happy to move on after you are. Both of you, stop. The original remark likely didn't come off as intended, and it certainly didn't need to result in such bickering. Just about all the posts on the subject have been hidden, so the matter is dead and settled. That goes for other members putting in their two cents. End of story. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245817 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 3 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: Do non-competes still exist at network levels? Could they end up taking a job at another network or cable news? They likely do exist for key individuals, but given the current environment, very few are hiring. It will likely take months anyway to find work, so having a non-compete would be moot. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245820 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1513 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, jase said: They likely do exist for key individuals, but given the current environment, very few are hiring. It will likely take months anyway to find work, so having a non-compete would be moot. They'd be able to find an anchor or reporting job in a lower market right now (and hit the front of the pack) but that's a huge pay decrease. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245821 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jase 1047 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 1 minute ago, GoldenShine9 said: They'd be able to find an anchor or reporting job in a lower market right now (and hit the front of the pack) but that's a huge pay decrease. Doubtful. There’s too much economic uncertainty (thus the mass layoffs across all industries) to hire anyone unless absolutely necessary. This is just the beginning of a tough road ahead for many. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245822 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roadrunner 216 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 KOVR/KMAX's Sabrina Silva (for the morning newscast, "Good Day Sacramento") was also laid off. She only made it about a year. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245825 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newscenter5WCVB 29 Posted May 28, 2020 Share Posted May 28, 2020 Add morning anchor Chris McKinnon from WBZ to the list. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245826 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc485 87 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, TheRob said: Mark Knoller and Cami McCormack at the national level were also let go. TVNewser is reporting that Cami McCormick is staying after all, and that Dean Reynolds will retire this summer. https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/source-cami-mccormick-is-staying-at-cbs-news-dean-reynolds-will-retire-this-summer/442594/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245836 Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjt24 313 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 3 hours ago, Newscenter5WCVB said: Add morning anchor Chris McKinnon from WBZ to the list. And FTVLive said something about another anchor at WBZ being let go. He doesn't know who it is though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245839 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bc485 87 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 25 minutes ago, bc485 said: TVNewser is reporting that Cami McCormick is staying after all, and that Dean Reynolds will retire this summer. https://www.adweek.com/tvnewser/source-cami-mccormick-is-staying-at-cbs-news-dean-reynolds-will-retire-this-summer/ Yashar Ali also reports that CBS News correspondent Don Dahler is out. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245840 Share on other sites More sharing options...
newscopter7 232 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 9 hours ago, Big Rollo Smokes said: How many of those who were cut from the legacy Westinghouse stations were at those stations in the Group W era? Probably few of any. I was thinking less in terms of actual talent, rather on how the stations are run. It’s been said ABC and NBC won’t be without their own cuts. When/if it happens, I doubt it’s handled in the same maladroit manner. ABC (and I believe Group W, to a lesser extent in its heyday) understood viewers’ connection to the people they see on screen. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245855 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 526 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 KBCW is airing an episode of Friends instead of CBSN Bay Area. However online is streaming a repeat of the 7pm News Rich Lieberman is reporting they canned CBSN Bay Area https://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2020/05/breaking-blowout-wednesday-at-cbsn-bay.html?m=1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245864 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1916 Posted May 29, 2020 Share Posted May 29, 2020 45 minutes ago, SFTV said: KBCW is airing an episode of Friends instead of CBSN Bay Area. However online is streaming a repeat of the 7pm News Rich Lieberman is reporting they canned CBSN Bay Area https://richliebermanreport.blogspot.com/2020/05/breaking-blowout-wednesday-at-cbsn-bay.html?m=1 Sounds like the CBSN experiment might not be going as well as they hoped. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17763-developing-cbs-layoffs/page/2/#findComment-245867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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