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Episode 45 - Snowmageddon

In this episode, we talk to our special correspondent in Washington, D.C. who tell us how the TV stations in our nation’s capital covered the big snowstorm.  Plus, CBS News is laying off a large number of employees.  We’ll discuss how that will impact local stations.  And we’ll remember Frank Magid who died this week, [...]

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In this episode, we get an in-depth interview with Belo television interactive general manager Joe Weir about the company’s websites, how they run, and the future of the mobile business and how that fits into the puzzle.  Plus, we talk Apple iPad and how it might fit into a station’s future.  And we finish up [...]

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In this episode, we wrap-up the week at NBC with a look forward at what could be ahead in the late night war for Jay, Conan, and all the rest.  Plus, NBC continues its war with affiliates by planning a local site head-to-head with non-owned WHDH in Boston.  And we talk about sports journalism and [...]

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In this episode, we once again focus on the NBC/Leno/Conan story, but this week we turn the focus to what it means to local affiliates.  A new study shows in black and white why NBC affiliates were ready to revolt against The Jay Leno Show.  They were losing, as a whole, $22 million a week.  [...]

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We spend most of this episode talking about the big story of the week, Jay Leno’s move back to late night.  We have many questions.  What does it mean to Leno?  To Conan? To the affiliates? To Comcast? To pilot season? We also touch on a couple other stories this week including FOX’s battle with [...]

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In this episode, we talk about the resurgence of antennas since the DTV transition and the opportunities for stations to target niche audiences with new digital channels.  Plus, could those over-the-air signals be at risk?  An FCC advisor makes us think so with some recent comments.  And then, we count down the top 10 TV [...]

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In this episode, we have lots of stories about stations in conflict. In one story, an entire station group is at odds with a cable company. In another, a station is at odds with both a cable company and an entire network. And in a third, a station is battling the city [...]

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When an anchor leaves a station, should he get to say goodbye at the end of his or her last show? One station in Milwaukee says no, and we’ll discuss. Also in this episode, obituaries are making the move to TV websites thanks to some help from Tributes.com. We will talk to [...]

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In this episode, we break down a the Comcast/NBC merger…all 14 billion dollars of it.  We’ll look at what it might mean for local stations, plus we’ll discuss the regulatory hurdles it might face.  And just look below at number of media properties the new company will control!  Then, we’ll also discuss the new morning [...]

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In this episode, we’re joined by guest host Shawn Tempesta to chat about a variety of stories including the unnecessary suspension of the general manager and news director of the station that had that funny Twitter billboard last week. We also dissect the new ABC O&O web design and decide whether it’s a success. [...]

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In this slightly delayed episode, we talk to Erin Carlson from The Business Insider about the Comcast/NBC merger, and try to figure out why Jeff Zucker continues to run that company. Plus, more mystery. We try to decipher why anyone would want to buy Ion (the former Pax Network). Then, a great [...]

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In this week’s episode, the DTV coupons have expired. What? You still have one? Too bad. Plus, we talk about website branding and ask whether it’s better for your website brand to be tied to your on-air brand or to go in another direction. Then, NBC is restructuring Leno. [...]

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In this episode, we tackle some big issues like: Is the nation’s number one syndicated show about to move to a small digital cable network? Plus, we talk about retransmission fees from cable companies and discuss how local stations can get a bigger piece of the pie…maybe with the help of their network [...]

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In this episode, we get the other side of the pending spectrum battle from the Consumer Electronics Association. Last week, we got the TV industry’s side from Harry A. Jessell at TV NewsCheck. Now, we bring you an interview with one of the people in charge of lobbying for the consumer electronics industry [...]

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In this week’s episode, Doug’s angry, and he rants about the Olympics (now just 100 days away) and NBC’s monetary policy when it comes to The Jay Leno Show.  However, he is very sensible when it comes to WGCL’s decision to turn over their TV sports department to a sports talk radio station and mobile [...]

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We talk to Harry A. Jessell in this special, mid-week episode about the possible, upcoming fight against cash-for-spectrum. Will the FCC and consumer electronics manufacturers push for television stations to give up their spectrum? We’ll discuss, plus we’ll tell you how over-the-air mobile television and local HD news plays into this issue. Links: It’s Too [...]

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In this week’s episode, we chat with Programming Insider Marc Berman to break down the winning and losing networks and shows in the fall season so far. Plus, we chat about the many rumors and floated ideas about Hulu becoming a paid site. In addition, we talk about the wish of affiliates that [...]

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In this week’s episode, we talk about Balloon Boy and how it helped KUSA in Denver do huge numbers on TV and the web.  Plus, added DVR viewers are helping keep some shows from being canceled, and we talk to reporter Matthew Flamm about LX New York’s not-so-good first weeks on the air. Links: Balloon Boy and [...]

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In this episode, we dissect the new RTNDA research about TV station websites, who has news, and what kind of content is important.  We also talk about Comcast’s rumored interest in NBC Universal.  Plus, the Associated Press is looking to charge websites to get a half-hour jump start on releasing AP stories.  Um…I’ll give you [...]

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In this episode, we talk to the pollster behind a new study that finds that people still watch a lot of TV and still get news from TV regularly despite projections by some that TV news is in permanent decline. Plus, we talk about NBC’s local news ratings which are down double digits in [...]

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