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What are NBC's strongest affiliates?
- Thread starter ssetta
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Well, Media General has a hierarchy with their affiliates. Stations like WFLA, WSLS and WJAR are treated like major market stations, and get good graphics packages. Raleigh, Columbus, and Birmingham are below that, and have small staffs with little talent but have HD technology, while most of the rest of their stations are like peas on a pod.
WCBD still doesn't clear any programs in HD other than the network, and I don't know if WSAV does either.
WCBD still doesn't clear any programs in HD other than the network, and I don't know if WSAV does either.
It must have something to do local at WCBD or something. Its sister station WBTW News 13 in Myrtle Beach shows all its programs in HD.
WTOV in Steubenville, Ohio is by far the number-one news station. Cox broadcasting has quantum-lept them past WTRF in Wheeling, West Virginia, even though Channel 9 has RTV as its companion network, whilst Channel 7 also has FOX and ABC.
Also, WSAZ in Huntington, West Virginia is still huge, having owned that market since the late '40s with no serious competition.
Also, WSAZ in Huntington, West Virginia is still huge, having owned that market since the late '40s with no serious competition.
Re: What are NBC's strongest affiliates?, not KCRA(p)
What, did they not hire you for a job? Do you work at the competition?
Yeah, I'd agree that KCRA is sometimes over the top in its promotion of self, but it'd have to be on a list of strong NBC affiliates...it has been dominant in ratings and news in Sacramento for AGES.
JackBauer112 said:
What, did they not hire you for a job? Do you work at the competition?
Yeah, I'd agree that KCRA is sometimes over the top in its promotion of self, but it'd have to be on a list of strong NBC affiliates...it has been dominant in ratings and news in Sacramento for AGES.
In the 70's and 80's one of NBC's worst affiliates had to be WMC in Memphis. I've posted before about how notorious they were for pre-empting or delaying NBC programs at that time, and I believe that NBC should have pulled their affiliation. Since the 90's they've been better.
I remember Doreen Gentzler!liradioisbad said:
She was on the Charlotte ABC station.
anotherguy said:
You might want to put WTMJ/Milwaukee in that category, since they did the same thing. But since its sign-on in 1947 it remains one of NBC's strongest affiliates.
vchimpanzee said:
And to bring it back to this thread, Doreen went from that station to...Cleveland's NBC affililate, WKYC/3. (Which may have been an O&O at that time, and may explain how she ended up going to WRC via WCAU in Philly...)
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JackBauer112
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Re: What are NBC's strongest affiliates?, not KCRA(p)
Doesn't explain the fact that they are biased in who they hire. I got rejected by them because I was underqualified and I looked different from the other applicants. Plus I think they are stupid for not carrying the 4th hr of Today unlike their NBC O&O Counterparts. (KNSD, KNBC, KNTV, KING, KGW) but though they have been that way for ages, the ownership made their e-**** so long because of the fact that they only care about ratings and not quality. That's why I hate KCRA(P) for who they are. I think they should basically carry J! and WoF, like sister KSBW, but until then it's still known as pwnd KCRA(P). "Where the News Comes First", it should be Where the News Comes Last B****. Their reporting is like they want attention and they are screaming and saying everything in ALL CAPS! That's what makes me hate them so much.
On the other hand, their competing station KXTV 10 (Which I really like) at least cares more and looks more about their community and I really like their new chief, Ken Barlow (Formerly of KARE and WBZ/WSBK) and I like how they have these California Postcard, the Coats for Kids. KOVR/KMAX and KTXL are really good as well. At least I tried applying for them, but at least they did not give me a bad remark that the other station did. But I'm happy for KXTV 10. They are really connected to the community. That's something that KCRA(P) will never do because all that they care about is ratings and not awards and achievements.
OhioMediaWatch said:
Doesn't explain the fact that they are biased in who they hire. I got rejected by them because I was underqualified and I looked different from the other applicants. Plus I think they are stupid for not carrying the 4th hr of Today unlike their NBC O&O Counterparts. (KNSD, KNBC, KNTV, KING, KGW) but though they have been that way for ages, the ownership made their e-**** so long because of the fact that they only care about ratings and not quality. That's why I hate KCRA(P) for who they are. I think they should basically carry J! and WoF, like sister KSBW, but until then it's still known as pwnd KCRA(P). "Where the News Comes First", it should be Where the News Comes Last B****. Their reporting is like they want attention and they are screaming and saying everything in ALL CAPS! That's what makes me hate them so much.
On the other hand, their competing station KXTV 10 (Which I really like) at least cares more and looks more about their community and I really like their new chief, Ken Barlow (Formerly of KARE and WBZ/WSBK) and I like how they have these California Postcard, the Coats for Kids. KOVR/KMAX and KTXL are really good as well. At least I tried applying for them, but at least they did not give me a bad remark that the other station did. But I'm happy for KXTV 10. They are really connected to the community. That's something that KCRA(P) will never do because all that they care about is ratings and not awards and achievements.
Gee, you call the station KCRA(P)...wonder why they didn't think you were professional enough for them?
Just a thought.
Your message otherwise does not make a lot of sense, and basically rips the station for not going along with your own programming ideas (the 4th hour of "Today"? Wheel and Jeopardy? Who cares?).
Just a thought.
Your message otherwise does not make a lot of sense, and basically rips the station for not going along with your own programming ideas (the 4th hour of "Today"? Wheel and Jeopardy? Who cares?).
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searadiofreak
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@JackBauer112:
I feel your frustration. But you really need to take your energy in a different direction. When someone is turned down, the only way to get back is to turn that negative into a positive. What did you learn? How can I make it better? Turn the focus totally on yourself, not the employer who let you down. This is the ONLY way to get out of your situation. Just a hint...take it for what it is worth.
I feel your frustration. But you really need to take your energy in a different direction. When someone is turned down, the only way to get back is to turn that negative into a positive. What did you learn? How can I make it better? Turn the focus totally on yourself, not the employer who let you down. This is the ONLY way to get out of your situation. Just a hint...take it for what it is worth.
KTUU in Anchorage has been strong for about 25 years because they're the only real station herein Alaska with quality news coverage.
I'm actually kind of amazed I nailed Jack as a rejected job applicant.
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searadiofreak
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OhioMediaWatch said:
Yes, good job OhioMediaWatch on analyzing the situation. But, let's try and lead Jack out of it. We can all see the problem, let's try and help him.
I think there are some pretty simple moves "Jack" can make to improve his situation. First, believe in his abilities, second, take responsibility as to his performance in interviews and/or past work experience. Finally, give in to the idea that he may need to learn and grow in his desired career. Afterall, it is all about attitude, much moreso than talent.
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JackBauer112
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KCRA(p) vs, KSBW Hearst
The turndown happened in 2006-07. I got a job with channel 10 first as an intern and now as a paid intern. I at least try to take it into consideration that KCRA(P) and for that matter KSBW Hearst have when applying for internship. At least when KCRA(P) turned me down, I tried KSBW, but it was filled up, but at least KXTV gave me a great chance and happily I got the job. Thank god for that. Personally, I really liked KCRA under Kelly Broadcasting and their news really did come first. Nowadays since the Hearst takeover of the station, the whole idea of their news became a complete joke because of the fact that KCRA turned well you guessed it. I do however take into consideration that they have been #1 for decades, but when you have a news station that has Hearst sloganize WTNCF (Trademarked under Kelly Broadcasting) and that goes over their heads and basically a default for their main news theme, that is when a good station becomes overrated and KCRA(P) beloongs in the overrated NBC stations in the country.
I do however like how Hearst turned KSBW into a powerhouse market because of the fact that they are a small market station #124. Plus their commitment to the community really shows that they are Coverage You Can Count on. I think that KSBW/Hearst really made them a nice small market station with more news coverage for CA's Central Coast. Joesph Heston really is great when he does his weekly editorials on the weekends. At least most Hearst stations do very well, but some can become overrated and atrocious to watch as KCRA(p) which was #1 is now irritating and less exciting to look forward to see. As long as they seem to yell and get too egotistical when it comes to their news product, they will still be known as KCRA(p).
The turndown happened in 2006-07. I got a job with channel 10 first as an intern and now as a paid intern. I at least try to take it into consideration that KCRA(P) and for that matter KSBW Hearst have when applying for internship. At least when KCRA(P) turned me down, I tried KSBW, but it was filled up, but at least KXTV gave me a great chance and happily I got the job. Thank god for that. Personally, I really liked KCRA under Kelly Broadcasting and their news really did come first. Nowadays since the Hearst takeover of the station, the whole idea of their news became a complete joke because of the fact that KCRA turned well you guessed it. I do however take into consideration that they have been #1 for decades, but when you have a news station that has Hearst sloganize WTNCF (Trademarked under Kelly Broadcasting) and that goes over their heads and basically a default for their main news theme, that is when a good station becomes overrated and KCRA(P) beloongs in the overrated NBC stations in the country.
I do however like how Hearst turned KSBW into a powerhouse market because of the fact that they are a small market station #124. Plus their commitment to the community really shows that they are Coverage You Can Count on. I think that KSBW/Hearst really made them a nice small market station with more news coverage for CA's Central Coast. Joesph Heston really is great when he does his weekly editorials on the weekends. At least most Hearst stations do very well, but some can become overrated and atrocious to watch as KCRA(p) which was #1 is now irritating and less exciting to look forward to see. As long as they seem to yell and get too egotistical when it comes to their news product, they will still be known as KCRA(p).
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searadiofreak
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Great for you Jack. I hope you realize that the comments made here are more about someone "like" you who is trying to make it in TV. You provided a nice character to comment on. That's all.
Yes, best of luck to you, Jack. I'd tone down the "KCRA(P)" references if I were you, but thanks for sharing your story...and I hope you go far in this crazy business.
WSAZ, Charleston-Huntington, WV has been tops in the market since it signed on the air in 1949. Its dual anchor newscasts from Charleston and Huntington inspired NBC to try something similar. You may recall "The Huntley-Brinkley Report."
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