mightynine 286 Posted May 31, 2023 Share Posted May 31, 2023 Considering the path the other CBS O&Os have gone, call letters in a box is probably more likely than not. It would easily slot into any CBS News (Local Name) graphics set. 3 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrschimpf 2051 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 2 hours ago, mightynine said: Considering the path the other CBS O&Os have gone, call letters in a box is probably more likely than not. It would easily slot into any CBS News (Local Name) graphics set. At least there's only two-three stations (KBCW, WPCW, and maybe WUPA) that ever specifically ID'ed as CW in the calls, so there's not much FCC legwork to do regarding any call changes, and a few like WPSG already have brands like 'Philly 57' that easily adapt to the box (no need to change a call with 'Paramount' in it already). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 The dumping of The CW, IMO, may be why KMAX may be holding off on any graphics changes to Good Day for now. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SFTV 484 Posted June 1, 2023 Share Posted June 1, 2023 13 hours ago, mrschimpf said: At least there's only two-three stations (KBCW, WPCW, and maybe WUPA) that ever specifically ID'ed as CW in the calls, so there's not much FCC legwork to do regarding any call changes, and a few like WPSG already have brands like 'Philly 57' that easily adapt to the box (no need to change a call with 'Paramount' in it already). Just like FOX5 in San Diego. Their call letters are still KSWB (San Diego’s WB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) FTVLive is reporting that the new and existing independent stations (minus Tampa and Seattle) will be going news-heavy (similar to KCAL) this fall. He also reports that CBS is ending the hybrid local-national NOW newscast in August. (h/t @24994J) Edited July 3, 2023 by Georgie56 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ATLNewsExpert 308 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, Georgie56 said: FTVLive is reporting that the new and existing independent stations (minus Tampa and Seattle) will be going news-heavy (similar to KCAL) this fall. He also reports that CBS is ending the hybrid local-national NOW newscast in August. Interesting. Does this mean there will be new operations stayed up (WUPA) or CBS News streaming will be aired or something? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleWXYZ 173 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 3 hours ago, Georgie56 said: FTVLive is reporting that the new and existing independent stations (minus Tampa and Seattle) will be going news-heavy (similar to KCAL) this fall. He also reports that CBS is ending the hybrid local-national NOW newscast in August. (h/t @24994J) This explains the job postings for Detroit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caliwxdude 252 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 On 7/3/2023 at 11:07 AM, Georgie56 said: FTVLive is reporting that the new and existing independent stations (minus Tampa and Seattle) will be going news-heavy (similar to KCAL) this fall. He also reports that CBS is ending the hybrid local-national NOW newscast in August. (h/t @24994J) Makes sense in the Bay Area, especially if KRON dumps most of the primetime news block for CW network programming. Not sure how the numbers have been doing as of late, but the 9:00pm hour was usually faring pretty well. Back when KRON first scrapped 9:00pm news for MyNetworkTV in 2006 (a huge mistake) KGO was pretty fast to pick it up over on KOFY. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Media_1904 25 Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 It was weird to see San Diegos indie station KUSI promote 'KUSI CW Sports' last weekend regarding the LIV golf while not fully switched over from CBS affiliate KFMB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 (edited) There will be callsign changes in Pittsburgh & in San Francisco come September 1st. WPCW > WPKD-TV KBCW > KPYX Edited July 19, 2023 by CircleSeven 5 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrschimpf 2051 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 hour ago, CircleSeven said: There will be a callsign change in Pittsburgh & San Francisco come September 1st. WPCW > WPKD KBCW > KPYX KPYX is obvious...WPKD sounds like "Pittsburgh KDKA". A little disappointed that they didn't go back to KBHK, but with these stations basically becoming 'plus' appendages of the main station, I really have no problems with these changes. Also just reminds us that boats also hold FCC calls...thank you for whatever service you did, Sliver Lark and Sealand Archiver. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRolyPoly 1843 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 Huh... interesting change in Pittsburgh but not really a surprise for the San Francisco one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nelson R. 560 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 1 minute ago, TheRolyPoly said: Huh... interesting change in Pittsburgh but not really a surprise for the San Francisco one. 2 hours ago, CircleSeven said: There will be a callsign change in Pittsburgh & San Francisco come September 1st. WPCW > WPKD KBCW > KPYX I know I commented somewhere that some of these stations might change call letters. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 I imagine they went with WPKD because WDKA was already taken. Or maybe the P stands for Paramount and any future call changes for the other stations will follow this pattern. Or maybe someone there is a Philip K. Dick fan. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TVNewsLover 727 Posted July 18, 2023 Share Posted July 18, 2023 26 minutes ago, mre29 said: I imagine they went with WPKD because WDKA was already taken. Or maybe the P stands for Paramount and any future call changes for the other stations will follow this pattern. Or maybe someone there is a Philip K. Dick fan. I figured the P was for Pittsburgh. 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted July 19, 2023 Share Posted July 19, 2023 10 hours ago, TVNewsLover said: I figured the P was for Pittsburgh. That could be it, too. In my defense, I'll note that I was distracted by "WPKD" and "KPYX" having P's in the same position. Yeah, that's it.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSV cheesehead 88 Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 I am currently watching WUPA, and according to some promos, they seem to be rebranding as Atlanta 69. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted August 1, 2023 Share Posted August 1, 2023 As I predicted, The CW is moving to KQCA in Sacramento. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CircleSeven 1944 Posted August 5, 2023 Share Posted August 5, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 6:43 PM, ELISYSYN said: I am currently watching WUPA, and according to some promos, they seem to be rebranding as Atlanta 69. Here's a promo for reference. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted August 6, 2023 Share Posted August 6, 2023 On 7/31/2023 at 7:43 PM, ELISYSYN said: I am currently watching WUPA, and according to some promos, they seem to be rebranding as Atlanta 69. 22 hours ago, CircleSeven said: Here's a promo for reference. Embracing that high channel number like nobody's business. This is the way! 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Megatron81 179 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 It's good that Nexstar is sharing The CW even when they are in the same market with a rival and letting them get The CW. Sinclair is now on the clock I wonder if they reach a deal any day now? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyrannical bastard 3442 Posted August 7, 2023 Share Posted August 7, 2023 On 7/19/2023 at 12:08 AM, mre29 said: That could be it, too. In my defense, I'll note that I was distracted by "WPKD" and "KPYX" having P's in the same position. Yeah, that's it.... Back in the day, KDKA's viewing area was referred to as "KD Country". It probably has some casual mentions now and then, but it's likely been shelved by all of the CBS mandates over the years... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Georgie56 3059 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 (edited) CBS has registered the following domains: philly57.com detroit50.com bayarea44.com newyork55.com pittsburgh19.com losangeles9.com atlanta69.com Edited August 9, 2023 by Georgie56 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glimmer 238 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Georgie56 said: CBS has registered the following domains: philly57.com detroit50.com bayarea44.com newyork55.com pittsburgh19.com losangeles9.com atlanta69.com Going back to old branding (Philly 57 and New York 55), I see Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mre29 1340 Posted August 9, 2023 Share Posted August 9, 2023 They also grabbed philadelphia57.com. Smart move. Not that anyone's more likely to manually type (or peck on their phones) "philadelphia57.com" over "philly57.com", of course... 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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