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Troubled times at meredith's wgcl

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http://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2017/5/9/troubled-times-at-merediths-atlanta-station

Wow Theres talks of a removal of newscasts from WGCL.

If this is true then it will be interesting if CBS will step in and take over WGCL or have the CBS affiliate move to WUPA? Note the article states the downfall.

There is know doubt that Meredith owned WGCL in Atlanta is the dog station in the market.

The station has sat in last place in the news ratings for years and it is not improving it's position. Word is that Meredith is growing tired of the lack on improvement in the numbers and what it is costing the company.

"Too much money is being spent on consultants, talent coaches, "big names" with no return," said a Meredith insider to FTVLive.

There has even been whispers of the company just pulling the plug on the news operation.

Also, Anchors Ben Swann (remember him?) and Sharon Reed recently sent a memo to the news staff with complaints about how the station planned to cover the Atlanta Braves home opener.

The Anchors brought up some good points in their memo, but many insiders thought it was "diva" behavior. The morning crew was able to pull it off and it worked. But, Reed and Swann wanted more help and more people holding their hand.

After the memo came out, the station canceled the remote broadcast and put Reed and Swann back in the studio.

Many were not happy when the plug was pulled on the live remote.

Sources tell FTVLive that main Weatherman Jim Kosek is looking to leave and maybe announcing that he's doing so soon.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/WUPA
 
CBS and WGCL recently reupped for affiliation long term, so unless the agreement has an "out" clause, I wouldn't expect CBS to move anywhere unless it was to WPCH (now an official Meredith duopoly there). CBS attempted to affiliate with WUPA (back when it was WVEU) back in 1994 when WAGA announced it was switching to Fox, but they wanted a station in the market that had an established news staff. Ch. 46 was the only station that had that outside of WSB, WAGA and WXIA. We'll see how all this plays out.
 
I still like WGCL news better than the "we're looking out for you, and on your side" WXIA news approach. Long live WGCL.
 
I actually like CBS 46 News. As far as the "big names" I'd assume they are talking about Karen Greer, Sally Sears, Amanda Davis, Paul Ossman, Keith Whitney and Fred Kahlil. Those are big names that are familiar in town. What I don't understand is why WGCL isn't and didn't put all those talents together on news shows. Also, the need for 2 meteorologist is the mornings is pointless.
 
RadioPatrol said:
Wow Theres talks of a removal of newscasts from WGCL.

If this is true then it will be interesting if CBS will step in and take over WGCL or have the CBS affiliate move to WUPA? Note the article states the downfall.
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What makes you think CBS would or could do any better?
 
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