KOTV Layoffs

[OkieDiva]

Where did you hear that they axed Internet side? I don't believe that is substantiated.

[tulsavw]

quote:Originally posted by naenae42day

Is it just me...or does Travis look like a retired porn star?

travis meyer in his porn star days. [B)][B)][B)]

[B)]

[Double A]

I heard the CW 19 thing has been doing badly for some time now.

[YoungTulsan]

quote:Originally posted by naenae42day

Is it just me...or does Travis look like a retired porn star?

He reminds me of Alex Trebek.  I think of Sean Connery hurling insults at him

[YoungTulsan]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

I heard the CW 19 thing has been doing badly for some time now.

Yeah, turns out people watching Jerry Springer and World's Craziest Bear Attacks aren't interested in the news.

[bbriscoe]

quote:Originally posted by weatherwise

Its true and a sad day at KOTV.  Its not limited to the web team either.  The KOTV management looks very similar to the SEM group management.  New helicopter, and new building at a time when TV begins to decay.  Not too smart in my opinion.

We quit watching TV a few weeks ago.  Except for the few times the Cardinals are on Fox 23.  I haven't missed it much.

[breitee]

quote:Originally posted by Double A

I heard the CW 19 thing has been doing badly for some time now.

I never could understand the need for CW12/19.

[Gold]

quote:Originally posted by weatherwise

Its true and a sad day at KOTV.  Its not limited to the web team either.  The KOTV management looks very similar to the SEM group management.  New helicopter, and new building at a time when TV begins to decay.  Not too smart in my opinion.

They had to get a new helicoptor and I'd guess it was covered mostly (if not all) by insurance since the last one crashed.  The building is debateable . . . they are routinely the ratings winner, but they don't have the large conglomerate cushion that a station like KTUL has.

[Gold]

quote:Originally posted by breitee

quote:Originally posted by Double A

I heard the CW 19 thing has been doing badly for some time now.

I never could understand the need for CW12/19.

Exactly . . . they hit the limits of the market for tv news when they started the Fox affiliate.   I'd imagine here wasn't much of a market for a fifth newscast that pretty much matches up everything you'll find on KOTV at 10 pm or on 53 all hours of the day.

[patric]

quote:Originally posted by breitee
I never could understand the need for CW12/19.

KOTV did it to face KOKI's 9pm newscast.  Other than that, it serves no purpose beyond draining their resources.

[buck]

The paper said reporter Steve Berg was laid off among others.
Agree with Magaret Stokes comment too []

[T-Town Now]

I can only hope that Rick Wells was one of the people cut. Not that I like to hear of anyone losing their job, but I find him totally annoying, and he's not a nice person from what I've seen.

I could tell you about one night when I ran into him...he was wearing REALLY TIGHT white jeans...but I won't burden all with the details. [:O]

[Townsend]

quote:Originally posted by T-Town Now
I could tell you about one night when I ran into him...he was wearing REALLY TIGHT white jeans...but I won't burden all with the details. [:O]

aaaag...the visual...dammit

[Conan71]

quote:Originally posted by T-Town Now

I can only hope that Rick Wells was one of the people cut. Not that I like to hear of anyone losing their job, but I find him totally annoying, and he's not a nice person from what I've seen.

I could tell you about one night when I ran into him...he was wearing REALLY TIGHT white jeans...but I won't burden all with the details. [:O]

Actually, Rick is a very nice guy in person.

Don't know if you are implying he's gay, but he's married to Tina Wells, spokesperson for EMSA.

[waterboy]

Ain't no weatherperson worth $300,000 year. Not around here anyway. This isn't Houston, LA or New York market. Start downsizing at that point.