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2026-01-11 21:00:08 +0000 UTC View Post
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(Updated) GM and News Director Leaving CBS O&O Today
A big shake-up is going down at this CBS O&O, as the station will lose its General Manager and News Director today (actually Friday, as this story is going out to FTVLive Patrons early).
Update: See the bottom of the story for the update.
Back in October, KOVR/KMAX (Sacramento) General Manager Deborah Collura announced to the staff that News Director P...
2026-01-08 19:03:28 +0000 UTC View PostTegna Replaces a 40-Year Broadcast Vet with AI
Not to say that we didn't tell you this was coming, but now it is here.
At Tegna's KENS in San Antonio, Raymond Silva, a 40-year vet in the business, has been kicked to the curb.
Silva was an award-winning director for the Tegna station, and he wasn't just laid off; he was replaced by artificial intelligence.
In a Facebook post this week, Silva wrote that Tegna was, "moving in ...
2026-01-08 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostThe Firm Drops Newscast in H-Town
Maybe I'm the crazy one, but I still think a real newscast, done correctly, can bring in viewers.
60 Minutes has been a top-rated show for decades, and that is because, up until Bari Weiss got there, 60 Minutes did real journalism.
No flying graphics, no fancy camera moves, and no lower thirds, yet almost every week, 60 Minutes ranked near the top of the ratings.
But many media outlets don't think that news can work, and they want to make their shows look more like an influe...
2026-01-06 19:34:04 +0000 UTC View PostNexstar Insider: The Company is Tracking You
A while back, FTVLive wrote about Nexstar and their streaming app.
After that post we heard from a Nexstar insider and what the company plans are when it comes to tracking their users.
Here are the claims the insider made in an email to FTVLive.
The mandatory login system that Nexstar now forces on users across its websites and apps is about much more than just agreeing...
2026-01-06 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostMedia Company Makes Big PTO Change
While this media company only owns a seven TV stations, you have to wonder if it is a sign of the times for the industry when it comes to time off.
Just before 2025 ended, the employees at the Bahakel Communications station got an email from corporate that will change how and when they get time off.
One Bahakel employee told FTVLive, "On the literal day before the new year, they se...
2026-01-05 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostNexstar Suits Coming to Tegna Stations
Starting next week, Nexstar suits are expected to start making visits to the Tegna markets.
Word is that Nexstar executives are putting markets that will become duopolies at the top of the list of their visits.
A source tells FTVLive that, "The visits will come from execs in the engineering and tech divisions of Nexstar to assess facilities and determine which building in the ...
2026-01-02 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostWhen You Forget to Use Your Burner Account
It's no secret that some people in TV like to set up burner accounts to help make them look more popular. What happens when the owner of your station forgets to switch over to the burner account?
DuJuan McCoy owns Circle City Broadcasting, which owns WISH-TV in Indianapolis and is in the process of trying to buy Scripps WRTV in the same market.
McCoy also owns Circulus Digital Medi...
2025-12-31 06:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostIt Has Gotten Bad in Cleveland
If you have worked in TV news long enough, you likely have some interesting stories about some of the buildings you worked in.
I worked at a station in the West Palm Beach market, where one of the edit booths was located in the attic of the station. When you went up to edit, you had to walkout a 90 degree angle as the ceiling was only a few feet high.
People hit their head so often...
2025-12-30 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostNews Director Shuts Down Comments
While most TV stations will do about anything to get viewers to engage with them on social media, one new News Directors is going a different direction.
At Paxton Media's WPSD in Paducah, newly named News Director Jeff Bidwell has seen enough negative comments on his station's Facebook page.
Bidwell has only been on the job for 3 weeks, but has decided to turn off comments on the s...
2025-12-29 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostSinclair's Epstein Coverage Requirement
According to an internal memo sent to the Sinclair stations, they have some requirements when it comes to covering the Epstein files.
It should come as no surprise, the requirement is in place to help protect Donald Trump from claims made in the documents.
The internal memo was sent to the staff from VP of News, Scott Livingston. The document was obtained by FTVLive.
Nexstar Station is in the Epstein Files
Well here is an interesting twist on regards to the DOJ's small release of the Epstein files.
It appears that a document from a Nexstar station is in the files. Well, technically, the station is a Mission Broadcasting station, which is the sidecar company that is run by Nexstar.
Looking at file EFTA00001349 in the Epstein documents, you find this photo from WVNY in Burlington, Vermont.
More to Blame Than Tegna's CEO
FTVLive has told you how Tegna gave out year end bonuses to people at only 11 of Tegna's 64 stations.
Tegna CEO Mike Steib held a teams call and named the 11 markets that would be getting a $1500 "merit" bonus, despite the fact that most Tegna staffers don't know what the "merit" was based on?
FTVLive has heard from several Tegna staffers and while many are voicing their anger in St...
2025-12-23 07:04:04 +0000 UTC View PostTegna Stars Flagging Employees Who Spoke Out
On Friday, in a Patron Only story, FTVLive told you about the absolutely ridiculous system that Tegna used to hand out year end bonuses.
Of the 64 stations that Tegna owns, only employees at 11 Tegna stations were given bonuses and no one knows why those 11 stations were chosen.
The Most F'd Up Bonus System Ever
FTVLive has been telling you how many Tegna station employees are not getting a holiday bonus.
In the past, Tegna handed out $1000 bonuses to their employees. But, Tegna CEO Mike Steib decided that the bonuses would go away in 2025 and be replaced by "merit based bonuses".
On the surface, that does sound like a bad idea, you work hard, you give your all, you get a bonus. You slouch ...
2025-12-19 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostGone in Nebraska
One of the things that I can't understand about media companies, is their lack of transparency. You see it all the time.
If the Mayor resigns, or even their chief off staff is suddenly gone, you can bet the local news station will be down at city hall, asking questions and demanding answers.
But, when one of their people is suddenly gone, they say nothing.
Back in February, ...
2025-12-18 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostWhat Do You Notice About this Sinclair Station?
Looking at the staff at this Sinclair station, there are two things that really stand out, at least to me.
Check out the "meet the team" page at Sinclair's KIMA in Yakima, Washington. See if you can spot something.
First off, if you're looking for a Black person, you are not going to ...
2025-12-17 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostShuffling the Anchors in Nashville
There is an interesting Anchor shuffle happening in Nashville and one move might have been a demotion.
Gray's WSMV announced that they have hired former WTVF Anchor Hunter Hoagland to be the station main evening Anchor.
Hoagland left Scripps-owned News Channel 5 a year ago, but now returns to the Music City.
Hoagland posted the news on his Facebook page which is still brand...
2025-12-16 06:00:10 +0000 UTC View PostLongtime Anchor's Breakup with Nexstar
This is a followup to a FTVLive Patron Only Story that we posted back in November.
On November 21st, FTVLive wrote "...source tells FTVLive that a longtime popular Anchor might be gone from the station, and nothing has been said publicly. "Morning anchor Darya Folsom has been off the air ...
2025-12-15 06:03:01 +0000 UTC View PostDenver News Director Out
Insiders tell FTVLive that this Denver News Director is gone, the job is already posted, and there has been little transparency.
Sources in the Mile High City tell FTVLive that the News Director at Telemundo's O&O in Denver, KDEN, parted ways last week.
Griselle Sierra is gone from the station.
"No email announcement, very little transparency," said a station insider to FTV...
2025-12-15 06:00:09 +0000 UTC View PostNow Graham is Doing This Crap!
We saw Scripps try this crap and now it appears that Graham Media is going to rip the page out of the Scripps playbook.
You may remember that when Sean McLaughlin was the VP of News, he came up with the idea on an "Executive Reporter." At Scripps, the "ER" was supposed to report the news, but also help train green MMJs on how to do their job.
Many in the industry rolled their eyes...
2025-12-12 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostAnd Here Comes The Apology
I bet you can name more than a few TV news people who have been fired for a post they made on social media.
I'm sure you can name another handful, who have posted something asinine on social media that has lead to blowback.
Now, how many people can you name in TV news that have landed a new job, got a raise, or major recognition for a post they made on social media. Go ahead, I'll ...
2025-12-11 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostTaking a Shot at the Boss
As you have likely figured out, I am all for telling it like it is. But, when you have a boss, you might want to hold your tongue a bit.
WHBQ (Memphis) morning Meteorologist Brittani Dubose posted on social media a couple of things that might have the bosses raising and eyebrow, and the HR people taking another look.
Dubose made a post about her friend and co-worker Carolyn Cerda...
2025-12-10 06:00:08 +0000 UTC View PostSometimes, You Should Just Stay Quiet
Despite being an Anchor, there are times when you would be best to keep your mouth shut.
Especially when it comes to pets.
WJBK (Detroit) Sports Anchor Ryan Ermanni made a social media post in which he started off by saying, "I know I will probably get skewered for saying this..."
Maybe, that was his first clue to remain silent, but he didn't and this was his post.
...
2025-12-09 06:00:08 +0000 UTC
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Fired in Sioux City
Viewers in Sioux City are not happy after the firing of a popular morning meteorologist at the Gray station.
Making the matter worse, no one is sure as to why he was canned.
Gray's KTIV parted ways with Jacob Howard. Howard was popular with viewers and has a fairly large social media following.
Many rumors are going around about how he lost his job, but the station isn't say...
2025-12-08 06:00:06 +0000 UTC View PostMeeting Canceled
On November 19th, in a Patron-Only story, FTVLive told you that the Baltimore Association of Black Journalists (BABJ) has publicly expressed "deep concern and disappointment" over a formal complaint alleging leadership failures, a toxic work environment, and mistreatment of several Black journalists ...
2025-12-05 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostYou Must Waive Your Rights to Watch Streams of Nexstar Stations
It appears that Nexstar wants you to waive most of your rights if you want to watch streams of their stations.
If you start streaming a Nexstar station's newscast, you likely will get a popup after just a few minutes of viewers. Here is the popup that appeared while watching Nexstar's KDVR in Denver.
Get Arrested, Get Promoted
Less than 6 months ago, cops clamped the cuffs on a Hearst Anchor, arrested for DUI. She now just got a promotion at the station.
Back in late June, WYFF (Greenville) Meteorologist/Traffic Anchor Victoria Kokinos was arrested.
At the time, she was listed as the station's Traffic Anchor/Meteorologist. It is a bit ironic that your Traffic Anchor is arrested for DUI.
But, despit...
2025-12-03 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostDC Anchor Goes Missing
TV stations love to talk about transparency in both local and national government. But, when it comes to their station, the rules are a bit different.
Especially, when the station is owned by The Firm.
Without a doubt, the Fox O&Os are the worst when it comes to be transparent, even on minor issues. Employees at Fox O&)s tell FTVLive that the Fox publicity department tries to instill fear into their staff, so they won't talk.
There is internet chatter that over at...
2025-12-02 06:00:07 +0000 UTC View PostThe Dumbest F**king Question
There is an old saying that there is no such thing is a dumb question, only dumb answers.
But....
A Reporter at Sinclair's WBFF in Baltimore might have proven this theory wrong. In the video above, Baltimore Mayor Brandon Scott explains that the Sinclair Reporter asked him in one of the Mayor's "Safe Streets" workers was a gang member, due to the fact he was wearing a blue hat and therefore might be a Crip gang member.
First off, that is a one hell of a leap to insinuate t...
2025-12-01 06:00:10 +0000 UTC View Post