Looks like the FOX41/WDRB affiliate situation isn’t unique when it comes to Block Communications:
KTRV, an independent station in Boise, shut down news operations on Monday and announced plans to shrink production staff this week.
The Block Communications-owned station, formerly a Fox-affiliate, became independent earlier this fall after Fox gave its affiliation to KNIN
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“A network affiliate requires a different business model than does an independent station,” said Bill Lamb, vice president of Block Communications. “As a result, a reduction in staff is taking place this week.”
Here’s hoping news cuts don’t take place in Louisville. This city can’t afford it.
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1 No More Lamb // Dec 7, 2011 at 10:53 am
The news staff at WDRB really dodged a bullet. During the FOX/affiliate negotiations, management told staffers that their jobs were never in jeopardy. Translation: Lambchop’s job was never in jeopardy. Everyone else was expendable.
2 Bill // Dec 8, 2011 at 6:57 am
As far as I’m concerned, they could send Lambchop down the road because the only thing he contributes is his point of view and well that’s not really anything that most of us care about. Too bad that his own ego is inflated. At least his station puts out a decent news product. In fact, might be the best in the whole city compared to the BS put out by some of the other outlets. At least the local 41 affiliate asks some tough questions at times. Something you don’t see with the others especially with their adulation and praise of Emperor Jerry
3 Bill // Dec 8, 2011 at 7:07 am
Now they’ve continued their kowtowing to Emperor Greg and his royal band of jackasses that are constantly trying to cover up. Its quite pitiful between the major news organizations in this town and the collusion between all parties and the mayors office. Just another case of them doing more of covering their own ass.
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