All accepted new registrations through 8:00a ET on April 26, 2025 have been activated. Terms of use are available here: ucp.php?mode=terms

Thank you.
Announcements:
1. There is a known issue with Gmail refusing to deliver PHP server-generated email messages. What this means is you will not receive account activation messages or password reset links if using Gmail. Please consider registering your account using a service other than Gmail. Also, please be aware server-generated email messages may appear in your Spam or Junk email folder as opposed to your normal inbox.

2. The Buzzboard is available on the Tapatalk mobile app! Visit the Google Play store on Android or the App Store on iOS to download it. Keep track of your favorite topics, create new threads, and more!

TV News Ratings November 2020

Discussion pertaining to Detroit, Ann Arbor, Port Huron and SW Ontario
User avatar
Rate This
Posts: 18616
Joined: Wed Jan 08, 2020 12:17 am

Re: TV News Ratings November 2020

Unread post by Rate This »

Fred wrote: Sat Dec 05, 2020 10:45 pm Yes, to VP/Gm of something. I think outwest. Ed was in charge of Dave Manny and Tim Dye at XYZ.
Scripps VP of Operations but he stayed in Southfield. Had to look it up and then remembered. If I remember right Fernandez was the reason Dye was hired.
Donald Trump… In your guts you know he’s nuts.

The Resistance begins now.

This is a pro-Democracy account.

Dear America… you were warned.
Fred
Posts: 19
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:45 pm

Re: TV News Ratings November 2020

Unread post by Fred »

Yep. Dye came from GR. His wife didn't like the commute. Not sure why because he was only there a day or so a week.
Fred
Posts: 19
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:45 pm

Re: TV News Ratings November 2020

Unread post by Fred »

MWmetalhead wrote: Sun Dec 06, 2020 7:34 am

Notice the usage of the phrase "increased news share." So, if total news viewership share went down but 7's portion of the pie went up a bit (even if their raw share number was flat to down), the station is claiming success.

What the heck does the term "increased ratings growth" even mean?

Channel 4 remains dominant over Channel 7, just to a moderately lesser extent than before.

Where are you seeing "flat to down"? Everything in that memo showed growth. I agree that each station will spin the numbers to make them look the best. That is why Ch4 always claims success based on HH. Ask their advertisers if they pay based on HH. (hint; they don't). I would question your use of "dominate" without seeing actual numbers in demos.
screen glare
Posts: 2778
Joined: Tue Mar 24, 2009 8:05 am

Re: TV News Ratings November 2020

Unread post by screen glare »

A modern day Bill Bonds would help any Detroit station. Especially in this Trumpian era of anything goes. Get one man. A midwest-born (Michigan-born is best) authoritarian type. Not too young. Not too old. Somebody well read. Somebody polarizing. Somebody experienced in TV news reporting.

Pay him millions.

Get rid of almost all the station’s other anchors. Those left should get a pay cut.

Anyone else reporting news outside or inside must also make less money.

People would watch a smart, plain spoken, polarizing male star with experience who was born in Michigan or somewhere midwestern.

And make sure your meteorologists are all attractive females from different ethnicities/races.

My 2 cents.
Fred
Posts: 19
Joined: Mon Aug 10, 2009 11:45 pm

Re: TV News Ratings November 2020

Unread post by Fred »

I think that Bill would be a bit to "polarizing" for this generation. :rollin
Post Reply