Mrtraveler01 737 Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Looks like KUTV is picking up elements of the Sinclair package. They've used the Sinclair package for their weather segments for about a month now, still wondering why it's taking so long for it to expand to the rest of the newscast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 KDNL is launching a "non-traditional" newscast, featuring a local talk-show host in January. http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/gail-pennington/kdnl-will-launch-non-traditional-newscast-in-january/article_063117bd-780b-5c58-9302-d01167353510.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rkolsen 1675 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 KDNL is launching a "non-traditional" newscast, featuring a local talk-show host in January. http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/gail-pennington/kdnl-will-launch-non-traditional-newscast-in-january/article_063117bd-780b-5c58-9302-d01167353510.html I wonder if this has to do anything with what's going on in Ferguson? I'd imagine ABC could force their hand to start a news operation. I would imagine the networks like having a "safety net" of sorts (in a major city) where if there is breaking news the affiliate could feed them initial video and information until their correspondent and crews arrive. My reason for saying this is during the Boston Marathon bombing ABC and NBC got a lot of information and at times carried coverage from WCVB, WHDH and NECN right after the bombs went off until the suspects were captured over the week. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2873 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 KDNL is launching a "non-traditional" newscast, featuring a local talk-show host in January. http://www.stltoday.com/entertainment/television/gail-pennington/kdnl-will-launch-non-traditional-newscast-in-january/article_063117bd-780b-5c58-9302-d01167353510.html That sounds like a disaster in the making. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted November 24, 2014 Share Posted November 24, 2014 Everything Sinclair's done since the late 90's has been a disaster of some sort; we really need to form an angry mob and ransack their HQ already. Who's with me?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4139 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Everything Sinclair's done since the late 90's has been a disaster of some sort; They should be given quite a bit of credit for the rise of WSYX. And they probably do make some money off of Ring of Honor. we really need to form an angry mob and ransack their HQ already. Who's with me?! You're asking this after a nutcase drove a dump truck into WMAR? Seriously?!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 That sounds like a disaster in the making. Seems like a political talk show than an actual newscast. The new anchor currently hosts a show on the right-wing talk station here and his political beliefs just so happens to match Sinclair's. The fact this was announced right after ABC renewed their contract with Sinclair's ABC affiliates is probably no coincidence. I thought WGNO's "News with a Twist" was the most half ass attempt at a newscast but seems like we have a new contender. According to the article, this new show isnt even going to be produced at KDNL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 You're asking this after a nutcase drove a dump truck into WMAR? Seriously?!? All I'm saying is that we should all assemble in person and take over the company, so we can dismantle the monopoly machine they've got going, and help restore dignity to the industry; we'll embarrass the FCC while doing it, given how they've just sat on their butts and are content to let Sinclair take over everything. And besides, we're trying to do something good for the industry, and we are perfectly mentally healthy, as compared to the WMAR guy, who didn't seem to have any motivation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I wonder if this has to do anything with what's going on in Ferguson? I'd imagine ABC could force their hand to start a news operation. I would imagine the networks like having a "safety net" of sorts (in a major city) where if there is breaking news the affiliate could feed them initial video and information until their correspondent and crews arrive. My reason for saying this is during the Boston Marathon bombing ABC and NBC got a lot of information and at times carried coverage from WCVB, WHDH and NECN right after the bombs went off until the suspects were captured over the week. ABC probably did pressure Sinclair to do something with KDNL, but as we can see, they did it in the cheapest most half assed way possible. Sinclair just needs to sell KDNL if this is the best they.could come up with. Markets much smaller than St. Louis get better treatment than this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4139 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 All I'm saying is that we should all assemble in person and take over the company, so we can dismantle the monopoly machine they've got going, and help restore dignity to the industry; we'll embarrass the FCC while doing it, given how they've just sat on their butts and are content to let Sinclair take over everything. And besides, we're trying to do something good for the industry, and we are perfectly mentally healthy, as compared to the WMAR guy, who didn't seem to have any motivation. ... There. Are. No. Words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 238 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The most interesting part to me is how the article branded KDNL as ABC St. Louis. I wonder if that's the new branding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3410 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Too little too late in my opinion. Sinclair has let this station go too far down the toilet to even try to be viable. If it wasn't for the expansion binge that's happened over the past 3 years, this station and WTWC would have been dumped by now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2873 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 The most interesting part to me is how the article branded KDNL as ABC St. Louis. I wonder if that's the new branding. I noticed that too. 30 is probably a cursed number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sanewsguy 509 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Everything Sinclair's done since the late 90's has been a disaster of some sort; we really need to form an angry mob and ransack their HQ already. Who's with me?! Nobody. All I'm saying is that we should all assemble in person and take over the company, so we can dismantle the monopoly machine they've got going, and help restore dignity to the industry; we'll embarrass the FCC while doing it, given how they've just sat on their butts and are content to let Sinclair take over everything. And besides, we're trying to do something good for the industry, and we are perfectly mentally healthy, as compared to the WMAR guy, who didn't seem to have any motivation. I'm so glad you're not in a Sinclair market, so you don't have standing to complain about them. By no means are they a quality broadcaster, but don't hate on them just because they're the biggest. And the FCC is not content with letting Sinclair take over everything, Sinclair still has many pending apps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry, but it's just that everybody here complains about them, and I thought that maybe, we as a group could run them better. We could perhaps spinoff the former Fisher/Allbritton stations as a separate company. And besides, I've always wanted to be part of a pitchfork-wielding mob, and Sinc-liar (yes, I'm spelling it like that) seemed like a very viable target. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1295 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry, but it's just that everybody here complains about them, and I thought that maybe, we as a group could run them better. We could perhaps spinoff the former Fisher/Allbritton stations as a separate company. And besides, I've always wanted to be part of a pitchfork-wielding mob, and Sinc-liar (yes, I'm spelling it like that) seemed like a very viable target. Dude, just stop already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Right, giving up now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I noticed that too. 30 is probably a cursed number. I wouldn't read too much into that. KDNL's web address has been abcstlouis.com for quite a few years now. Their Twitter and Facebook handles (yes, they actually have Twittter and Facebook accounts for KDNL) is ABC St. Louis as well. If this is part of a rebranding, it's an incredibly slow one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3410 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 I wouldn't read too much into that. KDNL's web address has been abcstlouis.com for quite a few years now. Their Twitter and Facebook handles (yes, they actually have Twittter and Facebook accounts for KDNL) is ABC St. Louis as well. If this is part of a rebranding, it's an incredibly slow one. Same can be said in Harrisburg...where their web address is local21news.com. This was done under Sinclair when they dumped the Inergize platform for their own. As for WHP....they're still CBS 21 and aside from a stripped logo, little has changed since. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty Muck 4139 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 Sorry, but it's just that everybody here complains about them, and I thought that maybe, we as a group could run them better. We could perhaps spinoff the former Fisher/Allbritton stations as a separate company. And besides, I've always wanted to be part of a pitchfork-wielding mob, and Sinc-liar (yes, I'm spelling it like that) seemed like a very viable target. Are you purposefully trying to be a troll? What your posts are suggesting amounts to anarchy by forcing an unnecessary takeover of a company that has been playing by the rules the whole time. There is no justification for what you suggest, nor would there be any. It is impossible to comprehend just how wrong-headed you are. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToriElectra 291 Posted November 25, 2014 Share Posted November 25, 2014 OK, OK, I give up, it was a bad idea. I don't tend to think things all the way through, it's a habit of mine. I'm NOT intending to be a troll. I hereby give up that train of thought. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
news89 467 Posted November 28, 2014 Share Posted November 28, 2014 from Charleston-Huntington WV to Boston, MA a major market leap. http://www.newenglandone.com/news/local-news/item/761-elizabeth-noreika-joining-whdh-as-anchor.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samantha 2873 Posted December 1, 2014 Share Posted December 1, 2014 Doug Gealy, who had been a group manager in Sinclair for various mid-Atlantic markets, has abruptly died. In a press release, David Amy commented, "We are grieved and shocked at the sudden loss of one of our own." His age was not given. Our sincerest condolences to Sinclair on this tragic occasion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrtraveler01 737 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 Doug Gealy, who had been a group manager in Sinclair for various mid-Atlantic markets, has abruptly died. In a press release, David Amy commented, "We are grieved and shocked at the sudden loss of one of our own." His age was not given. Our sincerest condolences to Sinclair on this tragic occasion. Geez, he just had that job for a little over a year. It always sucks when someone dies, but it really sucks when it happens so abrubtly like that. I've had family members that passed away suddenly too so I can imagine how his family as well as the people he worked with at Sinclair are feeling right now. My thoughts and prayers are with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NEOMatrix 1295 Posted December 2, 2014 Share Posted December 2, 2014 My prayers go out to those at Sinclair and also to Doug Gealy's family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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