IF YOU WANT NO-NONSENSE, CRISP, STRAIGHT-FORWARD AND UPFRONT TV NEWS WITHOUT DISTRACTION, THEN YOU WATCH KGO'S 9 PM NEWSCAST on KOFY-TV 20 with Dan Ashley and Ama Daetz.It's the news the way I like it: a simple, "here's the news" and nothing else--handled in a manner which respects the viewer; provides the basic news presentation without any extra giggles or useless talk--how refreshing in an industry dominated by gimmicks galore. Too bad the KOFY format wasn't universal among all of KGO's news platforms.
*I told you a possible mutiny is in store at 900 Front where KGO-TV's studios are headquartered --a group of senior staffers; some anchors; several producers; news editors; and senior reporters are quite disgusted. They don't plan on going to the News Director nor the President/GM. The issues that have created this major dysfunction --and they are MAJOR--go beyond a meeting with management; fact is, the pissed-off staffers don't even trust the managers; in fact, they seem to feel the ND and GM are part of the problems --at this point, they work on. They meet at a café nearby the station but out of sight and off hours; at this point they're building up a strategy and plan that deals with the issues and are preparing to write down their issues; point by point and get them to some people way above the pay grade. I have been promised a copy of the manifesto and will pub it out as soon as I get it.
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So the KGO staffers think 900 front is Peoples Plaza?
ReplyDeleteHow about a sit-in in Tracys office followed by a round of Kumbiah....or however you spell that stupid song!
Good grief!
KOFY 9pm newscast is good except way too many commercials after the first 20 minutes. 3 minute commercial breaks followed by a 90 second story, then another 3 minute break.....repeat.
ReplyDeleteI watch the 9 o'clock CH 20 news and like it. Nice to know media pros also think it is worthwhile.
ReplyDeleteAdd KRON at 5/6 PM except for Radnich. They just go straight-forward with news none of the text/tweet/selfie stupidity. I guess it is probably because they don't have nearly as many people running around like the other stations. That's probably why they actually spend time on stories instead of acting like I'm a third grader high on meth that can barely follow anything for 5 seconds. I really like Pam Moore she seems genuine and comes across as knowing exactly what she is talking about and doesn't put any opinion into it. I can't stand Radnich though. You're a sports guy, I don't need your opinion on inane BS that only you care about with all the theatrics.
ReplyDeleteWhy do these KGO people think people "way above the pay grade" of the local managers will react any differently? Where do they think these orders are coming from? Those very "high up" people!
ReplyDeleteI've said it before and I'll say it again - Ama Daetz. Frankly, I'll watch her anywhere, anytime. She and Ashley are two of the best.
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