> WMC-DT is already on the CC tower, and when they turn off the analog
I wonder... remember that, since WMC-DT is on channel 52, they cannot stay on that channel. WMC-TV has elected to return to channel 5 as their final DTV home. Sad really, that Memphis' heritage TV station will be living on low-band VHF as a digital, the low-rent district for DTV -- funny how things change, right?
But, I was wondering the same thing about the real estate, 'Saur. I would be shocked if any real property comes with the sale, I THINK (and someone may correct me), CBS really doesn't own any here, the TV side does.
> People there may have contracts that may protect them a bit financially...
As Meepster pointed out, contracts are not designed to guarantee a job. Nor do they guarantee an employee. They simply spell out what happens in the event of breach. Further, there is another issue. Let's assume I work for station WXXX, owned by Huge Corporate Broadcasting, Inc. WXXX is bought by Monolithic Broadcasting, LLC. Monolithic is probably NOT required to honor the contract; my contract runs between me and Huge. Monolithic and I are not in (standy by... fancy law word alert) Privity. Now, there are other issue that might be in play here, but they are a bit esoteric (e.g., ratification by acquiescence, terms in the sale contract, verbal assurances given to employees by the new group, etc.).
One thing's is for sure, if I worked for a station absorbed by a new company, and I were under contract, I would dust off the document, and let my lawyer make a quick pass through it.
I made some friends at FM100 while I was there. I was VERY well treated, and well-paid. It was an exceedingly nice place to work while I was there (which was a while back). I wish all those guys nothing but the best.
Oh, but speaking of leaving one's employer (and to lighten the mood on a tough day for some), check out this audio clip from WBLX in Mobile, my old stomping ground. This is what happens when you underpay important staffers:
http://www.urbaninsite.com/replay/iquitthisbitch.mp3
The audio is self-explanatory. YOU GO GIRL!
DE
I wonder... remember that, since WMC-DT is on channel 52, they cannot stay on that channel. WMC-TV has elected to return to channel 5 as their final DTV home. Sad really, that Memphis' heritage TV station will be living on low-band VHF as a digital, the low-rent district for DTV -- funny how things change, right?
But, I was wondering the same thing about the real estate, 'Saur. I would be shocked if any real property comes with the sale, I THINK (and someone may correct me), CBS really doesn't own any here, the TV side does.
> People there may have contracts that may protect them a bit financially...
As Meepster pointed out, contracts are not designed to guarantee a job. Nor do they guarantee an employee. They simply spell out what happens in the event of breach. Further, there is another issue. Let's assume I work for station WXXX, owned by Huge Corporate Broadcasting, Inc. WXXX is bought by Monolithic Broadcasting, LLC. Monolithic is probably NOT required to honor the contract; my contract runs between me and Huge. Monolithic and I are not in (standy by... fancy law word alert) Privity. Now, there are other issue that might be in play here, but they are a bit esoteric (e.g., ratification by acquiescence, terms in the sale contract, verbal assurances given to employees by the new group, etc.).
One thing's is for sure, if I worked for a station absorbed by a new company, and I were under contract, I would dust off the document, and let my lawyer make a quick pass through it.
I made some friends at FM100 while I was there. I was VERY well treated, and well-paid. It was an exceedingly nice place to work while I was there (which was a while back). I wish all those guys nothing but the best.
Oh, but speaking of leaving one's employer (and to lighten the mood on a tough day for some), check out this audio clip from WBLX in Mobile, my old stomping ground. This is what happens when you underpay important staffers:
http://www.urbaninsite.com/replay/iquitthisbitch.mp3
The audio is self-explanatory. YOU GO GIRL!
DE
