TheRob

One of my college classmates, WOWT anchor Malorie Maddox, is leaving to work in public relations for Blue Cross Blue Shield. http://www.wowt.com/content/news/New-chapter-for-Malorie-Maddox-476860373.html

By the way, I noticed new graphics and a new virtual set for "The Now" in the 15 minutes or so I watched before my newscast today. The graphics still look great, in my opinion.

I thought this was weird, that a Boston-native ND would suddenly move down to Charlotte. What's happening at WFXT? https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/3/12/is-cox-selling-boston-station

Happening right "Now..." https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2018/3/12/scripps-pulling-back-on-the-now

WVIR morning anchor Ken Jefferson dies. http://www.nbc29.com/story/37646815/nbc29-family-mourning-the-loss-of-anchor-ken-jefferson

KFSM has signed a lease for a new building in Johnson, Ark., between Fayetteville and Springdale. The operations are currently split between sites in Fort Smith and a shopping mall in Fayetteville, 60 miles apart. https://talkbusiness.net/2018/02/kfsm-channel-5-building-new-headquarters-in-northwest-arkansas/

Pretty much. It's a miracle if anything on KSMO cracks 1.0. I wasn't sure KCTV had announced it yet, but now they have: [MEDIA=twitter]958730916666454016[/MEDIA]

KCTV is adding a 7:00 p.m. newscast on KSMO (My Network TV). They've waffled over the years on newscasts on KSMO, adding and subtracting them. I don't see why anyone would watch this one if they don't watch the others.

(Narrator: They didn't win.)

WFSB has some water damage

I found this at the end of a tape this week: KMBC from 1989. Don't all of us wish we had perfect anchor hair?

At minimum, it seems like Ms. Reed isn't well-liked among newsroom staff. This story could take an interesting turn. https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/12/8/was-the-email-to-atlanta-anchor-a-fake

Longtime PBS sewing show host dies https://wptblog.org/2017/11/wisconsin-public-television-remembers-nancy-zieman/

KCTV named a new GM today, Chuck Poduska from the Meredith corporate level. Their current GM has only been there a couple of years.

Disney's trying to get bigger (note, this would not include TV stations/FOX News/FOX Sports) [MEDIA=twitter]927604378013503493[/MEDIA]

KCTV and ex-chief meteorologist Chris Suchan parted ways last week. Former KSHB meteorologist Brett Anthony is back in town to work at KCTV (unknown shift). Here at WDAF-TV, we have promoted Megan Dillard from reporter to weekend evening co-anchor.

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I've noticed the Scripps ads too. Even with an ad-blocker, the text remains hidden for ten seconds.

Article on FOX O&O news expansion http://variety.com/2017/tv/news/fox-stations-late-night-news-syndicated-comedy-1202555298/

Former WFLD anchor Jeff Herndon is returning to Wichita, as anchor/assistant news director at KSNW.

Gray Television is whacking some talent at KYTV and KSPR. http://www.news-leader.com/story/news/breaking-news/2017/08/18/kspr-news-anchor-jerry-jacob-others-laid-off-friday/579491001/ http://www.ktts.com/news/local-news/several-layoffs-announced-at-ky3-and-kspr

Yes. Some poor promotions producer probably spent two hours putting it together-- and after all that, the lead story is a meaningless preseason NFL game (Yes, I understand KPNX aired the game).

That's funny, but sad. I guarantee my city would have towed the truck within 12 hours. Heck, not that long ago KCTV left a camera inside a box at a downtown location at night, and the bomb squad blew it up the next morning.

I've seen this happen twice before, stations suing to collect money from people who quit while under contract. A station really can't force anyone to come to work. But it sets a bad precedent if you agree to two years, and quit after six months without consequence.

Personally, I prefer just to start the newscast with no headlines at all.