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by inmyopinion
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:26 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Fox 17 Loses Anchor to WXYZ
Replies: 4
Views: 2312

Re: Fox 17 Loses Anchor to WXYZ

Probably will handle weekend mornings at 7. Jenn Schantz recently departed. If she was anchoring also she would have said so. When a TV personality says "my passion of reporting" that's their counter to any criticism that may suggest they're taking a demotion. There is no shame in going from the de...
by inmyopinion
Mon Sep 04, 2023 1:24 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Ch 8/Nexstar About to Get Bombarded with Callers
Replies: 13
Views: 4345

Ch 8/Nexstar About to Get Bombarded with Callers

We are 3 days away from the Lions kickoff on NBC and all DirecTV customers are still without Nexstar owned WOOD TV. Their game of chicken they're playing with DirecTV over a new agreement is about to get ugly with football fans. Think about it, first the first time in forever the Lions are on Nat'l ...
by inmyopinion
Thu Aug 24, 2023 7:11 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: New Night Anchor at WZZM ?
Replies: 6
Views: 1733

Re: New Night Anchor at WZZM ?

Rumor is they're bringing Tom Van Howe out of retirement.
by inmyopinion
Mon Jul 17, 2023 4:01 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: What happened at Fox 17?
Replies: 7
Views: 2596

Re: What happened at Fox 17?

They are churning staff like crazy and the quality has dropped off greatly. I think a couple of years ago they were right with WOOD TV with their news product. Today I'm watching a traffic guy anchor the midday newscast and literally stumbling over his words multiple times a story. I think we're se...
by inmyopinion
Tue Jul 04, 2023 11:26 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage
Replies: 90
Views: 17536

Re: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage

Does Nexstar have proof that Luke and Madeline released the memo?. Do they just have statements that may have been made under duress of being fired? How was the investigation conducted? Who conducted the investigation? How much experience did this person or persons have in conducting investigations...
by inmyopinion
Tue Jun 27, 2023 11:41 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage
Replies: 90
Views: 17536

Re: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage

He knew the market, he does have the prevailing political beliefs of the outlying area. The primary vote email happened long ago, it's probably a dead issue by now. Change costs money. Headhunter, disruption in the newsroom, 3 - 6 month learning curve. I believe it is easier to weather the storm th...
by inmyopinion
Tue Jun 27, 2023 9:56 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage
Replies: 90
Views: 17536

Re: WOOD-TV8 staff push back on internal memo to tone down Pride Month coverage

Nexstar will not likely clean house unless it somehow costs them money. If the lgbtqr+ community hasn't started protesting by now, this will fade away. I believe Tang will be canned for the "be careful if you vote in the primary" email. I believe they can spin it that they (Nexstar) are "for our wo...
by inmyopinion
Wed Mar 01, 2023 4:20 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Plans at WZZM
Replies: 14
Views: 5408

Re: Plans at WZZM

I think Sam would be good for the Chief if she remains at WZZM when George retires. If George has anything to do with it, she won't stick around long enough. He is notorious for treating his weather department "threats" like sh$%. It's well known how badly he despised Vogel, Kopecek and Ofseyer due...
by inmyopinion
Tue Feb 07, 2023 3:55 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: What Happened to Kyle Underwood??
Replies: 8
Views: 2135

Re: What Happened to Kyle Underwood??

The Weather "Giant Perv" was shown the door for bad behavior in the newsroom. He was very good on-air, but if even 20% of the stories coming from his co-workers are true, it's surprising he's employed at all. What are these allegations? Genuinely curious. Direct Message them if you don't want to pu...
by inmyopinion
Tue Feb 07, 2023 9:31 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: What Happened to Kyle Underwood??
Replies: 8
Views: 2135

Re: What Happened to Kyle Underwood??

The Weather "Giant Perv" was shown the door for bad behavior in the newsroom. He was very good on-air, but if even 20% of the stories coming from his co-workers are true, it's surprising he's employed at all.
by inmyopinion
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:58 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD TV Adds Another Meteorologist
Replies: 14
Views: 3942

Re: WOOD TV Adds Another Meteorologist

The Blake hire is a smart move in an effort to recruit a new batch of local tv news watchers. Many 14-21 year old know Blake from his school cancellation predictions. That same demo simply doesn't watch news but I'll bet at-least "some" of them turn on the tv now to see him. Nothing to lose by the h...
by inmyopinion
Tue Jan 03, 2023 3:48 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Plans at WZZM
Replies: 14
Views: 5408

Re: Plans at WZZM

MWmetalhead wrote:
Fri Dec 16, 2022 6:36 pm
I don't care for the big video wall either. It is oversized. Makes the anchors look like dwarfs.

I like the set as whole, though.
No, that was just Nick LF.
by inmyopinion
Mon May 16, 2022 10:35 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team
Replies: 12
Views: 8460

Re: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team

Bdl wrote:
Mon May 16, 2022 9:10 am
paul8539 wrote:
Fri May 13, 2022 8:05 pm
It has been 3 weeks now. Did she end up at 17?
She is working as an Environmental Scientist for Stantec. (where she had been part-time).
Wow, good for her.
by inmyopinion
Mon Apr 25, 2022 11:07 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team
Replies: 12
Views: 8460

Re: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team

The number of younger TV talent that have chosen to exit lately is very eye-opening. There’s no more “carrot at the end of the stick” and they all seem to be coming to that conclusion. It’s no longer appealing to work odd hours for years and years just so you’re able to…work odd hours once you’ve r...
by inmyopinion
Sun Apr 24, 2022 7:46 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team
Replies: 12
Views: 8460

Re: Emily Schuitema Leaving WOOD TV Weather Team

I don't know her non-compete status, but based on comments from her WOOD TV co-workers, it appears she is staying around town. Also she's certainly young enough to still enjoy the business, so I'll predict she is going over to 17 where they just said goodbye to Anthony Domol and where the ND who hir...