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by sinklair
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:32 pm
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: Demotions at Fox47
Replies: 42
Views: 6123

Re: Demotions at Fox47

Gary is liked because he never says no to corporate. They want to lose anchors, Gary’s the first one to offer to slash positions. He has no new ideas, just excuses why his decisions are right and when it doesn’t result in bigger ratings or more ad dollars, then he blames others. It’s a old routine t...
by sinklair
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:26 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: TV 8 weather/traffic
Replies: 7
Views: 727

Re: TV 8 weather/traffic

Unless there’s a highway that’s shut down due to a crash, snow that is making the commute slower, or major construction project, traffic reports make no sense. Most people rely on real time traffic apps like Waze if they want road updates.
by sinklair
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:22 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Macomb County Scanner: WDIV Workers Fight
Replies: 19
Views: 2568

Re: Macomb County Scanner: WDIV Workers Fight

Who allows a decommissioned vehicle to leave the station without taking off the wrap? Someone in operations or engineering F’ed up big time and has done ‘splaining to do.
by sinklair
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:19 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Another leaving WXYZ
Replies: 19
Views: 2129

Re: Another leaving WXYZ

The problem is GM Mike Murri. He’s involved in newsroom decisions that are well below what a GM should be weighing in on. Plus the goals move depending on which way the wind blows. I agree that I don’t think the issue is with the journalism or talent. They just can never stick with a plan. Like it o...
by sinklair
Thu Mar 28, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Flint, Tri-Cities, and The Thumb
Topic: Paid for news articles
Replies: 6
Views: 954

Re: Paid for news articles

Sinclair is probably in the clear for this one. The FCC can (and has) fined stations for payola type violations. The articles are technically labeled as sponsored content. But that’s confusing at best, most likely ethically questionable to make it look like a legitimate news article mixed in with re...
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:54 am
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: FOX 47 revolving door
Replies: 37
Views: 6423

Re: FOX 47 revolving door

No one cares about Brad — especially those “Flint fans” who haven’t figured out how to unfollow Brad, now living in Grand Rapids and forecasting for small market Lansing.
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:52 am
Forum: Lansing/Mid-Michigan
Topic: Demotions at Fox47
Replies: 42
Views: 6123

Re: Demotions at Fox47

Neille has quit once, she’ll do it again. She doesn’t need to put up with the crap she’s getting from the demoted GM Gary.
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:47 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: CBS Detroit Job Cuts
Replies: 13
Views: 3527

Re: CBS Detroit Job Cuts

CBS Detroit is now getting slammed for firing a reporter who dared criticize management for not being balanced in its coverage of the Israel-Gaza war: https://www.detroitnews.com/story/news/local/detroit-city/2024/03/22/palestinian-journalist-cbs-news-detroit-sues-alleges-retaliation-racial-discrimi...
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:35 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Another leaving WXYZ
Replies: 19
Views: 2129

Re: Another leaving WXYZ

Bonds was a million dollar anchor. Abel isn’t making anywhere near that amount. I thought he did a nice job. If you want journalists who know the area and provide real news, you have to provide them a wage that encourages them to stay. Abel is no Bill Bonds. But if WXYZ is trying to reverse years of...
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:29 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Bally Sports May Lose TV Rights to MLB Next Week
Replies: 43
Views: 6642

Re: Bally Sports May Lose TV Rights to MLB Next Week

Great news. I’d love to see these games without having a cable, satellite or streaming subscription.
by sinklair
Tue Mar 26, 2024 6:26 am
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Macomb County Scanner: WDIV Workers Fight
Replies: 19
Views: 2568

Re: Macomb County Scanner: WDIV Workers Fight

Story picked up by FTV Live with VERY LITTLE information…

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/ ... on-vehicle
by sinklair
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:20 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WUD T-Vee Speling Errers
Replies: 12
Views: 1195

Re: WUD T-Vee Speling Errers

Real leaders inspire… not shame their staff. I’m sure there are people who would love to suck up to their boss. I’m offended by his enail’s tone and would rather him donate the money. That way I wouldn’t be stuck in the same bar making idle chit chat with Brad.
by sinklair
Wed Mar 20, 2024 11:17 pm
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: WOOD promoting Carlson & Cuomo
Replies: 9
Views: 1782

Re: WOOD promoting Carlson & Cuomo

Let’s be clear: NewsNation is the definition of corporate media under Perry Sook’s Nexstar
by sinklair
Wed Mar 20, 2024 8:36 pm
Forum: Metro Detroit/SE Michigan
Topic: Weather Boys
Replies: 33
Views: 3961

Re: Weather Boys

Many people are already tuning out due to this crap. The problem is some of these people don't care that their antics are driving away news viewers.
by sinklair
Wed Mar 20, 2024 5:17 am
Forum: Grand Rapids/West Michigan
Topic: Sharing Video
Replies: 1
Views: 373

Sharing Video

One of the main complaints from viewers is that all the news is the same. It doesn’t matter which station you turn to, it’s all the same press release fed talking points. This just proves the point… https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2024/3/18/when-you-swipe-the-story-from-the-competition If you can’...