West Texas 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Here it's KFOX's Morning News - ugh. I can't stand it. It's not Breaking News, if it happened several hours ago! : So where in your market do stations overuse the "Breaking News" moniker? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milw12 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WTMJ. They use it when news broke 10 hours ago or even the day before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyGringoChannel 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 KABC...nuff said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jterry 43 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Here in Memphis, no doubt its WPTY/WLMT. They run their "Breaking News Alert" all the time on-air and their website. They have this incredibly stupid habit of using it for whatever was the big national story of the day. They used to use it even more when they didn't have morning/midday operations, as if they were trying to convey such situations were still 'breaking' just because they weren't able to cover it as it happened. WMC also uses tends to overuse "Breaking News", though its not usually to the level of the Clear Channel duopoly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewzPimpin 1 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Here in Memphis, no doubt its WPTY/WLMT. They run their "Breaking News Alert" all the time on-air and their website. They have this incredibly stupid habit of using it for whatever was the big national story of the day. They used to use it even more when they didn't have morning/midday operations, as if they were trying to convey such situations were still 'breaking' just because they weren't able to cover it as it happened. WMC also uses tends to overuse "Breaking News", though its not usually to the level of the Clear Channel duopoly. Darn, you beat me to it! Not only do they use "Breaking News" more than their normal open, but they're using the Palmer News Package, which is a 20+ year old music package. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ntropolis 593 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WTKR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james32746 8 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WKMG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tyler 150 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Every single Pittsburgh station. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kenbob331 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WKMG Agreed.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10Viewer 319 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Tampa/St. Petersburg: WFTS Columbus, OH: WCMH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jestbiteme 13 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 Every single Pittsburgh station. Ew, yes. Even though KDKA layed off for a while with by using "News Alert" for non-urgent stories, they've again fallen into the habit of using breaking news. It's to the point where breaking news doesn't grab my attention anymore, it's a part of every newscast. I guess it's like that everywhere, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RealWIDeal 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WGBA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AutisticPsycho 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 WHDH seems to use it alot. On 7 they call it BREAKING NEWS, while on 10 o'clock version on 56, they call it NEWS ALERT. It depends, some days it's overused while other days it's not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy B 0 Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 KABC definably! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budtkaboy2000 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 WCBS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Dylan Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 WTMJ. They use it when news broke 10 hours ago or even the day before. They are slick about it though. Current breaking news is "BREAKING NEWS NOW" or "BREAKING NEWS ALERT". Later in the day, it's a "BREAKING NEWS UPDATE". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
News4LA 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 KABC...nuff said. Another vote for KABC. They usually start their newscasts with the "Breaking News" graphics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jbjimbo 0 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 I dont have a problem w\ any of the NYC tristate stations. Though nationally, CNN should no longer be allowed to add a tab, it always says "New Developments." No kidding its new, if it wasnt new, why would you be reporting it....A FOX News alerts, forget, they've lost all meaning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tvpirate05 1 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 WTKR. Seconded. They even start some of their newscasts with a Breaking News thunder. About two months ago, they did a News Update at the top of the 4:00 hour, and would advertise it as a "Breaking News Update", even if there was no B/N. SIDE NOTE: I actually liked the update idea, and wondered why they didn't at least follow through with that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
civic110 10 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 WCBS does not have a problem with over-using breaking news. None of the networks really have an issue with over-estimating or using the "breaking news". Although in NYC, there's always something going on to keep people on their toes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tigermichal 0 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 WDTN in Dayton... they have a special open for Breaking News that they use most days even when the news isn't that "breaking" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capper581 0 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 the entire detroit market. starting with: WDIV, WXYZ, and then WJBK. WDIV could be the worst offender in the nation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheMightyGringoChannel 0 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 It's kind of refreshing to not see that whenever I'm in Iowa. Then again, there, breaking news consists of a cow blocking a two lane road. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cbs2idiots 21 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 WCBS-TV New York, breaking news for 1 inch of snow. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted March 14, 2007 Share Posted March 14, 2007 KCTV Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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