Archive for November, 2006
« Previous EntriesEarly November Sweeps Numbers
Thursday, November 30th, 2006We got an idea of how the November sweeps period has gone for Boston stations early today from the Boston Globe, just a day before the end of the month. In general, WCVB was the dominate station. It placed first in all time slots except for the 11 PM news. At 11:00, WHDH won big [...]
Graphics Arrive Soon at 7
Thursday, November 30th, 2006UPDATE: New graphics package debut delayed again…they now are expected to roll out on January 8 at 11 PM according to Rob at BTVN. NOVEMBER 3, 2006: We told you a few months ago that 7 would be getting a new graphics package soon. FLTV reports that WHDH’s sister station WSVN has started to roll [...]
7 Announces 10 PM Anchors
Wednesday, November 29th, 2006The Herald is reporting that 7 news has announced its anchors for the new 10 PM newscast which will debut on CW56 later next month (see below). The show, which will replace WLVI’s 10 PM news, is aimed at a “younger” crowd. Therefore, 7 has chosen Frances Rivera and Matt Lorch to anchor the show. [...]
WHDH Buys WLVI: Deal Done
Tuesday, November 21st, 2006UPDATE: The FCC has cleared the deal which has WHDH buying WLVI here in Boston. With this in mind, the deal between Tribune (current owner of WLVI) and Sunbeam (WHDH owner) will close on December 18. A number of sources indicate that WHDH will take over the current Ten O’Clock News on CW56 a day [...]
CBS4->WBZ
Monday, November 20th, 2006During a staff meeting tonight, CBS4 GM Ed Piette announced that the station’s current branding of CBS4 will be replaced by the traditional WBZ-TV name. He claims that viewers have always refered to the station as WBZ and hopes the move will win back once loyal viewers. Channel 4 needs all the viewers they can [...]
7′s GM Leaving
Monday, November 20th, 2006The Boston Herald reported today that WHDH-TV General Manager and Vice President Michael Carson will be retiring on July 1, 2007. They named his replacement to be Randi Goldklank. She is currently the station’s director of sales.
7 Gets New Reporter
Thursday, November 16th, 2006TV Jobs reports that WINK-TV (Ft. Myers) general assignment reporter Grant Greenberg will be coming to WHDH-TV here in the hub.
Dan Harris
Thursday, November 16th, 2006ABC News announced today that Dan Harris will be anchoring World News Sunday. Dan used to be a reporter for NECN before he left for ABC. Many suspect he may be the next up-in-coming anchor.
Al-Jazeera English
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006Al-Jazeera English launched today. The new network spreads the infamous Middle Eastern News agency into new regions world wide. Here in the US, Al Jazeera has not yet been put on-air, however the station has a bureau in Washington, DC among other new locations. The news is broadcast from the station headquarters in Doha. I [...]
Oldies 103.3 Goes Holiday
Wednesday, November 15th, 2006As they do every year, Oldies 103.3 FM has started its non stop Christmas music. I love it!! Could not wait for it to start.
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