Archive for January, 2008
Confirmed: Barry to Weekends
Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008This may not be what WBZ-TV morning news viewers want to hear, but more changes are in the works. Today is Barry Burbank’s last day working the morning and noon weather shift. Todd Gutner will now work weekdays in his place. Barry will work weekend evenings, and will fill in during the week when needed. [...]
WBZ Also Heading to HD
Sunday, January 20th, 2008Many of you have been asking about a possible move by WBZ to an HD format. I have been trying to get information from you, and have enough now to post about it. First of all, I was told that the station is acquiring and researching HD technology for a possible switch to an HD [...]
Graphics Update
Tuesday, January 15th, 2008WBZ has updated their graphics package this week. The changes begin with their intro, which is now slightly different, but it still has no VO. The lower thirds are much smaller; the text is only highlighted in a nutral color, so there is not a whole bar like most stations do. In addition, their logo [...]
Primary Coverage
Tuesday, January 8th, 2008Here is how the Primary Coverage has worked so far… WBZ-TV, WSBK-TV: They clearly have the best set up right now. WBZ is on primetime programming, so those that don’t care for politics can stay happy. They are cutting in on Channel 4 with major developments from time to time. On their sister station, WSBK, [...]
New Site
Tuesday, January 1st, 2008It’s a new year, and NECN has launched a new website! The new site is far more focused on the station, rather than on boston.com, which was the host of the old site. Happy New Year to all, and thanks for reading!