CBS Detroit Swings the Axe

[GS3580]

I truly believe Keenan is a man of integrity and skill. Instead of complaining about him on a message board, I would give the man a chance. Again, he’s cleaning up a mess caused by Paul and Lisa.

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Maybe some people genuinely believe the product they are putting on the air sucks?

I personally don't believe it is a terrible product, but it is generally subpar when compared to 2, 4 and 7.

Frankly comparing 2, 4 and 7 to stations in other top 15 markets leaves a lot to be desired. None of them are terribly great.

Channel 4 is the best of the bunch.

I would say so too but it’s not like it would hold its own in say Chicago or something. Way too many mistakes… even lowly 32 would laugh them out of town.

[GS3580]

Maybe some people genuinely believe the product they are putting on the air sucks?

I personally don't believe it is a terrible product, but it is generally subpar when compared to 2, 4 and 7.

Frankly comparing 2, 4 and 7 to stations in other top 15 markets leaves a lot to be desired. None of them are terribly great.

Channel 4 is the best of the bunch.

I would put WDIV far above the likes of WKYC in Cleveland or even KARE tv in the twin cities. But that’s just me.

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As bad as the product and newsroom morale is at 62, I wonder how the billing for 2024 is going? If the newsroom made some profit for Paramount this year then CBS can work on making things better to harvest the political money when 2026 rolls around. But if 62 lost money on their newsroom this year despite the deluge of political money flooding the market, CBS will have some tough decisions to make.

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As bad as the product and newsroom morale is at 62, I wonder how the billing for 2024 is going? If the newsroom made some profit for Paramount this year then CBS can work on making things better to harvest the political money when 2026 rolls around. But if 62 lost money on their newsroom this year despite the deluge of political money flooding the market, CBS will have some tough decisions to make.

Station budgets for next year are most likely done and tighter due to the election money gone. Skydance takes over paramount early next year so that will be the first big test for Detroit. If there’s also a shake up in leadership in the News division can definitely expect a shake up on the local level.
If Skydance is all in more on the streaming side of things, the company could sell off the Detroit station easily. Or go back to what 62 used to be, which was more programming with occasional news updates.

[GS3580]

Cutting a news department is not the route to go. More than likely, they will do a reset and hire new people. CBS did that 22 years ago and it didn’t go over very well at all.

I think WKBD is going to get sold.

I also think there was a lot of sabotage at WWJ. A lot of moles imo were outed. It was a mess. Lyons is cleaning up a mess. It’s not going to be a quick fix.

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If and when 50 sells, it will be interesting to see which syndie programming contracts travel with 50 or get plucked by CBS for use on 62.

I think the 4pm newscast will get cancelled by CBS. That’s it!!!

Better question is, will WWJ remain in the building if and when CBS sell’s WKBD?

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If and when 50 sells, it will be interesting to see which syndie programming contracts travel with 50 or get plucked by CBS for use on 62.

I think the 4pm newscast will get cancelled by CBS. That’s it!!!

Better question is, will WWJ remain in the building of and when CBS sell’s WKBD?

They’ll go as far as they need to in order to make money and make it make sense. Especially given the upcoming steep drop in available revenues.

[GS3580]

I know evenings are doing a lot better. Issues are with the mornings it seems. I don’t think 4pm is doing good at all.

I think they will try to salvage mornings but cut the 4pm newscast as it’s not needed.

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I know evenings are doing a lot better. Issues are with the mornings it seems. I don’t think 4pm is doing good at all.

I think they will try to salvage mornings but cut the 4pm newscast as it’s not needed.

Evenings are not doing better?

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Evenings are doing a lot better.