JCB4TV 347 Posted August 1, 2020 Share Posted August 1, 2020 Would it make sense for KTVA to take on the former KYES schedule, including MNT, until its final fate is decided. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248444 Share on other sites More sharing options...
LTSC1980 112 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 So both Wyoming and Alaska are becoming a market with Gray TV v. NewsNet, with NewsNet that unlikely to win. What a shame. 1 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248446 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 13 minutes ago, LTSC1980 said: So both Wyoming and Alaska are becoming a market with Gray TV v. NewsNet, with NewsNet that unlikely to win. What a shame. Gray will now be the primary voice of reason in each of the five smallest states, by population, South Dakota, North Dakota, Alaska, Vermont, and Wyoming. Edited August 2, 2020 by JCB4TV 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248447 Share on other sites More sharing options...
detroiter313 179 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 3 hours ago, MarkBRollins88_v2 said: This is just terrible news. KTVA is one of the most solid news operations out there and I really feel bad for their people. Their product is so far ahead of what is expected of a market that size. And their brand is respected and well renowned. I’m a little confused as to everything right now... these are my questions. 1. Does Gray have control of KTVA’s news department as of now? Or is it still GCI? 2. Is it still business as usual for the KTVA news department right now? Will they still be on at all their regular times? 3. Why so sudden? 4. Are KTVA’s newscasts going to air on the new CBS 5 now instead? 5. Is there more to come? Are we still waiting for some dominos to fall? Those questions are more likely to be answered given this whole nature of this deal by Gray... Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248449 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 News Music Search Archive now shows Icon News in use on KYES. So it would appear that maybe KTVA's newscasts have, in fact, moved over to KYES. The big question is now whether Gray allows KTUU and KYES (formerly CBS 11) to retain unique news departments. This entire deal makes me really wish Nexstar got KTVA instead. Even if they had bought both KTVA and KTUU, Nexstar would've at least kept both news brands. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248450 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1712 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 43 minutes ago, TheRyan said: News Music Search Archive now shows Icon News in use on KYES. So it would appear that maybe KTVA's newscasts have, in fact, moved over to KYES. The big question is now whether Gray allows KTUU and KYES (formerly CBS 11) to retain unique news departments. This entire deal makes me really wish Nexstar got KTVA instead. Even if they had bought both KTVA and KTUU, Nexstar would've at least kept both news brands. Did Gray acquire the KTVA news department too? Or just the affiliation? 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248451 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 12 minutes ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Did Gray acquire the KTVA news department too? Or just the affiliation? Just the CBS affiliation. But that entry on NMSA makes me think the (formerly) CBS 11 news dept has moved to KYES. Per Wikipedia, KYES will simulcast on KTVA...for now. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248452 Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJClementeFan69 477 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 1 hour ago, TheRyan said: News Music Search Archive now shows Icon News in use on KYES. So it would appear that maybe KTVA's newscasts have, in fact, moved over to KYES. The big question is now whether Gray allows KTUU and KYES (formerly CBS 11) to retain unique news departments. This entire deal makes me really wish Nexstar got KTVA instead. Even if they had bought both KTVA and KTUU, Nexstar would've at least kept both news brands. Won't happen. They may let them stay separate for about a year, and even claim that they intend to do so long-term, then they'll turn around and combine them to (ostensibly) create a "stronger" news operation. This has been their playbook every time. KYTV/KSPR, KSFY/KDLT, etc. Edited August 2, 2020 by AJClementeFan69 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248453 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I'm not surprised GCI sold, but I didn't expect this. Gray is going to effectively have a monopoly on news in Alaska. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248454 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 I could see one unlikely scenario that preserves 2 operations: the ABC and Fox affiliations are essentially held by phantoms in the market. If someone else like Nexstar wanted to step in, they could gain the KTVA license, take those affiliations and keep things with 2 news operations? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248456 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1712 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, TheRyan said: Just the CBS affiliation. But that entry on NMSA makes me think the (formerly) CBS 11 news dept has moved to KYES. Per Wikipedia, KYES will simulcast on KTVA...for now. So is KTVA's news department going to be shut down? 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248458 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 (edited) 45 minutes ago, ABC 7 Denver said: So is KTVA's news department going to be shut down? That isn't clear at the moment. I hope the news dept is allowed to remain (actually I wish both are), though I'm not holding my breath much considering it's Gray. Edited August 2, 2020 by TheRyan Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248459 Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarkBRollins88_v2 350 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 6 hours ago, detroiter313 said: Those questions are more likely to be answered given this whole nature of this deal by Gray... What? Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248460 Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRyan 560 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: I could see one unlikely scenario that preserves 2 operations: the ABC and Fox affiliations are essentially held by phantoms in the market. If someone else like Nexstar wanted to step in, they could gain the KTVA license, take those affiliations and keep things with 2 news operations? I read an article from KTVA's website that said the parent company used someone to find a buyer but couldn't find one. Quote According to the press release, DMH had been working with an outside consultant to find a buyer but was unable to find one inside or outside of Alaska. I'm really surprised that even Nexstar didn't buy. Given that Mission is now buying WPIX, I would've thought that Nexstar would be free to buy a station like KTVA. Very unfortunate of what is happening to KTVA. 2 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4366 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 22 hours ago, susquvalleywgal said: I'm sorry. But that is the most ugly looking 5 I have ever seen. Really??? I mean, I know it's Alaska, but still. -- Matt It's a rip-off of the 1970s-era Meredith "5". 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248462 Share on other sites More sharing options...
CubsFan79 58 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 To change the subject a little bit, Have we heard anything on Standard Media and WGBC TV/ Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248465 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 Admittedly based on the sound of that, they were literally stuck. Of the companies in buying moods, the only ones really interested in small markets are Gray and Nexstar. The latter probably was too concerned about the cap, while the former has lots of cap space but was already in the market. As a result, they had no real options. 3 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248470 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JCB4TV 347 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 2 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: Admittedly based on the sound of that, they were literally stuck. Of the companies in buying moods, the only ones really interested in small markets are Gray and Nexstar. The latter probably was too concerned about the cap, while the former has lots of cap space but was already in the market. As a result, they had no real options. I believe that Nexstar is in a holding pattern at this time until the WPIX issue is resolved as Nexstar would have to sell should the Mission deal fall though. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248475 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1712 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 4 hours ago, GoldenShine9 said: Admittedly based on the sound of that, they were literally stuck. Of the companies in buying moods, the only ones really interested in small markets are Gray and Nexstar. The latter probably was too concerned about the cap, while the former has lots of cap space but was already in the market. As a result, they had no real options. Why would Nexstar be concerned about the cap? They could sidecar every station in the country and still be considered 'under market cap'. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248477 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted August 2, 2020 Share Posted August 2, 2020 19 hours ago, TheRyan said: News Music Search Archive now shows Icon News in use on KYES. So it would appear that maybe KTVA's newscasts have, in fact, moved over to KYES. The big question is now whether Gray allows KTUU and KYES (formerly CBS 11) to retain unique news departments. This entire deal makes me really wish Nexstar got KTVA instead. Even if they had bought both KTVA and KTUU, Nexstar would've at least kept both news brands. The NMSA isn't some magic site that is 100% accurate. It's more than likely someone sent in a wild assumption and the operators just put it up since they are unable to verify it. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248478 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 525 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 CBS Weekend Evening News closed out with B-Roll footage crediting Anchorage, Alaska KTVA 1 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248481 Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoldenShine9 1512 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 2 hours ago, ABC 7 Denver said: Why would Nexstar be concerned about the cap? They could sidecar every station in the country and still be considered 'under market cap'. They may be realizing that the WPIX move is a desperation move that likely won't work. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248482 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ABC 7 Denver 1712 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 42 minutes ago, GoldenShine9 said: They may be realizing that the WPIX move is a desperation move that likely won't work. I hope to god it doesn't, but I have an inherent distrust of Ajit Pai. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248483 Share on other sites More sharing options...
johnnya2k6 171 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 KTVA now independent after 66 years with CBS?! Maybe they could expand their news output, including the addition of a noon news and an hourlong 9:00 pm news (they would easily beat KTBY). In Fairbanks, I can see KTVF going back to CBS, KFXF taking NBC, and KXDF becoming MyNetwork TV. Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248484 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weeters 1915 Posted August 3, 2020 Share Posted August 3, 2020 1 hour ago, johnnya2k6 said: KTVA now independent after 66 years with CBS?! Maybe they could expand their news output, including the addition of a noon news and an hourlong 9:00 pm news (they would easily beat KTBY). In Fairbanks, I can see KTVF going back to CBS, KFXF taking NBC, and KXDF becoming MyNetwork TV. KTVA itself no longer has a news department. Everything but the license and transmitter now belongs to Gray. More than likely, the KTVA signal will go dark once it's fully integrated into KYES. KYES is essentially airing a news product named "KTVA 11 News" right now and simulcasting on Channel 11, from the way it's described in the announcement. 4 Link to comment https://localnewstalk.net/topic/17906-gray-tv-takes-over-cbs-in-anchorage-ak/page/2/#findComment-248486 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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