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November Book ’08

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

The November sweeps period ends tomorrow. Here is an early look at the results. The numbers below are for total viewers. 5-6 AM WHDH: 43,600 WCVB: 35,500 WBZ: 29,600 WFXT: 29,100 6-7 AM WHDH: 86,800 WCVB: 84,900 WFXT: 71,700 WBZ: 65,100 Noon WCVB: 116,900 WBZ: 65,200 WHDH: 57,400 5-6 PM WCVB: 180,300 WHDH: 93,300 WBZ: [...]

WBZ Set Upgrades

Friday, November 21st, 2008

NOVEMBER 21 UPDATE: WBZ says their new set will debut “soon”. They also shared a few pictures on their blog. SEPTEMBER 18, 2008: WBZ is continuing its move toward HD with minor set renovations beginning this week. Here is the statement from WBZ: “WBZ TV will undergo some preliminary and very basic HD studio and [...]

This is News?!

Wednesday, November 12th, 2008

As many of you astute viewers know, November is a sweeps month. Even though sweeps are far more important for markets without electronic meters, Boston stations still try to present their “A” game in hopes of scoring new viewers and more ad revenue. Investigative Units are usually kept very busy during sweeps, and special reports are featured [...]

Grace Joins WHDH

Sunday, November 9th, 2008

Many of you have been asking about Amanda Grace, a new reporter at WHDH. Amanda joins WHDH after working at XETV in San Diego since November of 2006.

ABC, WCVB Win Election Night

Wednesday, November 5th, 2008

The election is over! Can you believe it? My guess is that many in the TV business are not too happy. The Herald estimates that Boston TV news stations picked up a combined $35 million on political ads, a nice supplement to revenue amid a poor economy. Last night’s coverage was not only coverage of a [...]

New Weather Gal

Monday, November 3rd, 2008

Danielle Niles, a Weymouth native, has joined NECN’s weather department. She will appear on air during different shifts, and will also be working behind the scenes.

Bristol County Wants Boston TV

Saturday, November 1st, 2008

Recent decisions by cable companies to block Boston TV stations in Bristol County, which is technically part of the Providence-New Bedford DMA, have angered many residents. The town of Norton has now decided to try and switch from the Providence DMA to the Boston DMA, which would bring Boston TV stations back to the airwaves. [...]