ProButtonPusher 230 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/20080724_Inqlings__Fox_preps_for_11_p_m__newscast.html Interesting. They may be able to start out the gate with a head start now that CBS 3 has had all that trouble... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 http://www.philly.com/inquirer/columnists/20080724_Inqlings__Fox_preps_for_11_p_m__newscast.html Interesting. They may be able to start out the gate with a head start now that CBS 3 has had all that trouble... I wouldn't get shocked if they would start their 11pm Show immediately. Many FOX stations are doing it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 They kind of are. Eagles specials begin on Monday. Two weeks are scheduled which will bring them up nicely to the 11th. I think it's surprising they're starting this soon (I expected fall) but we all knew this was coming sooner or later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted July 24, 2008 Share Posted July 24, 2008 I also should note quickly that everyone who thinks that Fox 29 is going to race out of the gate with this, ratings wise, is delusional. It takes years to change viewing habits, especially in this town. The ratings increases seen by 3, and previously 10 were the result of YEARS of building up the product, not sudden launches or changes. 29 is taking the long-road approach. They've been testing the waters which I think is a very smart move. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted July 25, 2008 Share Posted July 25, 2008 I also should note quickly that everyone who thinks that Fox 29 is going to race out of the gate with this, ratings wise, is delusional. It takes years to change viewing habits, especially in this town. The ratings increases seen by 3, and previously 10 were the result of YEARS of building up the product, not sudden launches or changes. 29 is taking the long-road approach. They've been testing the waters which I think is a very smart move. I think a majority of markets are like that. KTVI started a 10 PM newscast and even though it is far behind KMOV and KSDK, it is quickly gaining ground. If WTXF puts out a good product. It could quickly catch up to 3,6, and 10 in a small amount of time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 43 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I saw an article on tvspy.com a few days ago where someone from FOX 29 had confirmed that they were expanding their news operation, but nothing was set in stone yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I don't know what can be gained by switching to 11pm when all the other top 3 networks have been at that slot for decades. Just stay at the 10pm slot and continue finding ways to get new viewers. Moving to 11pm would be stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 408 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 I don't know what can be gained by switching to 11pm when all the other top 3 networks have been at that slot for decades. Just stay at the 10pm slot and continue finding ways to get new viewers. Moving to 11pm would be stupid Do you not pay attention? They aren't switching timeslots, they are adding a newscast at 11. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted July 26, 2008 Share Posted July 26, 2008 Do you not pay attention? They aren't switching timeslots, they are adding a newscast at 11. Well that's even more stupid. They are doing that so they can talk about the same things they talk from 10pm to 11pm? And Please don't tell me that it's going to be from 11pm to 12am because I would be OUT DONE. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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TVNewsLover 728 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Why is it dumb to have an hour and a half of local news straight? Most of the other stations do it earlier in the evening from 5pm-6:30pm, and NBC 10 does it from 4pm-6:30pm. They also do it in the morning from 5-7am (Fox 29 from 5-9am). Do you see repeats during those times? Sure you do, but there are a lot of fresh new stories too. Anyway, judging from the way other FOX stations that already have a 10pm news show and have added an 11pm, the 11pm will only be a half hour and will be a lot more fast paced (get to the point, not much in-depth), under the "NewsEdge" theme. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsAnalyzer 0 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 Why is it dumb to have an hour and a half of local news straight? Most of the other stations do it earlier in the evening from 5pm-6:30pm, and NBC 10 does it from 4pm-6:30pm. They also do it in the morning from 5-7am (Fox 29 from 5-9am). Do you see repeats during those times? Sure you do, but there are a lot of fresh new stories too. Anyway, judging from the way other FOX stations that already have a 10pm news show and have added an 11pm, the 11pm will only be a half hour and will be a lot more fast paced (get to the point, not much in-depth), under the "NewsEdge" theme. I just think should stay away from 11pm. Maybe 11am to 12:30pm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCAUTVNBC10 408 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I just think should stay away from 11pm. Maybe 11am to 12:30pm They already have an 11AM newscast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I don't think they would top Channel 6's numbers at 11pm. But if they do go ahead with the 11pm show and if their content style the show is done right, they could be a strong 2nd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChicagosNewsChannel 0 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 I just think should stay away from 11pm. Maybe 11am to 12:30pm For claming to be a news "analyzer" via your SN you sure don't understand a shitload about news. On the subject though seeing as they have the 10pm I would guess people watching at 10pm would stay to watch the 11pm show. I normally watch WGN at 9 here in Chicago and then flip to five but I know if WGN was doing a 10pm I would be sticking with them. I think having the 11pm is good because people that want more news won't switch to 6 or 10 and just stick with Fox. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thafernykid 2 Posted July 27, 2008 Share Posted July 27, 2008 KVVU is doing this as well. I went on their website just now and there's a banner saying that. http://www.fox5vegas.com/images/structures/headers/site_header_logo.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewsJunkie247 1 Posted July 28, 2008 Share Posted July 28, 2008 I wonder if Fox 5 in New York will start an 11PM newscast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 43 Posted July 29, 2008 Share Posted July 29, 2008 According to The Philadelphia Inquirer, some of the names tossed around are "The Final Word" and "The Last Word." Kerri-Lee Halkett has been tapped to anchor, and John Bolaris will do weather. Some FOX stations are starting up 11 pm newscasts because Jay Leno could possibly move to FOX after he leaves The Tonight Show. We'll have to wait and see what happens. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Mike Malone from B&C reported in his blog today that the program "The Last Word" will debut on September 1st. It will focus on political issues. The seasonal program will end on November 3rd. Kerri-Lee Halkett will anchor the program. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtmclaug 43 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 If it's political, people should be interested and watch it. But, can it stand up to the other newscasts? Still, this is a good alternative. I do think they could do something like "NewsEdge" that the other FOX O&O's do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jess 1110 Posted August 14, 2008 Share Posted August 14, 2008 Looks like another test run instead of a de facto newscast. I'm all for the test runs - it's smarter than launching into direct competition with the big three - but at what point do you say "enough with the testing, just go and launch it already"? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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