Tag Archive for 'WTVJ'

Olympic Ratings In The MIA Didn’t Get Better

Author admin on 3/4/2010 in Local Media.

Barry Jackson from The Miami Herald checked the local ratings for the 2010 Winter Olympics and it turns out they got slightly worse! Trough Wednesday February 24th Miami/Fort Lauderdale ended 56th among the 56 Nielsen metered markets. At the start we ranked 55th

However, WTVJ’s Olympic coverage won every night during prime time when American Idol was on. An average of 10.3 percent of Miami-Fort Lauderdale homes with televisions were watching the Olympics on WTVJ. New Orleans which at the start ranked dead last, had 10.7 percent of households with TVs tuned to Olympic coverage.

Of course this year you could watch live Olympics online, and as usual on a myriad of channels from MSNBC to CNBC and others.

7 Comments Tags: 2010 olympics, media, Olympics, ratings, WTVJ.

Review: Finally, All Our Local News in HD

Author James on 2/20/2010 in Local Media.

Now that every english speaking television station in the Miami/Ft.Lauderdale market has made the switch to High Definition, I decided to check them all out and see what’s different from when they were all doing news in SD. Read my personal opinions after the jump. Continue reading ‘Review: Finally, All Our Local News in HD’

13 Comments Tags: 7 news, cbs4, hd, local 10, nbc6, WFOR, WPLG, WSVN, WTVJ.

New WTVJ “Community” Promo

Author Alex on 2/17/2010 in Local Media, Videos and WTVJ.

In an apparent attempt to make the station feel more local to the viewer, WTVJ has started running new promo’s recently, that focus on the “Miami community and culture.” Interesting text at the ending, saying “NBC Miami News @ 11″

Video after the jump.
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7 Comments Tags: NBC Miami, nbc6, promo, WTVJ.

WTVJ Re-brands Newscasts; NBC [Your City]

Author Alex on 2/17/2010 in Local Media.

NBC6 Logo

It appears as if WTVJ (NBC6) has done some minor re-branding in the past few weeks, in an apparent effort to make the station feel more local to the viewer. Anchors and reporters have started to refer to the station as “NBC Miami” during general newscasts, where as reporters on assignment or from a live-shots refer to the station as “NBC [City filmed/reporting in].” This results in some interesting names for the station, such as “NBC Wilton Manors,” “NBC Davie,” and “NBC Hialeah.” At this point, no logo/voice over re-branding has taken place. Alert reader “Alain/TMBtD” points out that a recent promo refers to the 11 P.M. newscast as “NBC Miami News at 11.” Perhaps this is still in it’s experimental phase.

6 Comments Tags: branding, NBC Miami, nbc6, re-branding, WTVJ.

Dear WTVJ: This is why no-one respects you.

Author Alex on 2/16/2010 in Bloopers and Local Media.

8 Comments Tags: blooper, nbc6, NBCMiami, WTVJ.

Live Shot-Interrupting Asshole Sues WSVN?

Author Alex on 2/11/2010 in Local Media and Videos.

Photo Via: "Lyrikill" Myspace

If you watch South Florida local news on a regular basis, you’ve no doubt seen the live shot-interrupting asshole who goes by the name of “Lyrikill.” Well, according to a NewsBlues.com tipster, WSVN is allegedly being sued by the music legend for alleged ”mental distress;” after he claims he was chased by a baseball bat-wielding live truck operator, after screwing up and interrupting a report by Dianne Fernandez. How much is he asking for his severe “mental distress?” A modest 35 thousand dollars. Funny; I always thought you needed brain cells in order to claim “mental distress.”

Check out his MySpace page for multiple videos of him nearly getting his ass kicked by reporters, live-truck operators, and cameramen.

The music superstar… rapper… performer... Errrr, “Lyrikill,” who prides himself on preforming at local South Florida middle schools, can be seen chasing down and interrupting live shots on your local South Florida station of choice.

Check out one of his forced and free advertisement after the jump.

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29 Comments Tags: 7 news, cbs4, channel 7, Dianne Fernandez, jen herrera, lawsuit, local 10, Lyrikill, nbc6, NBCMiami, WFOR, WPLG, WSVN, WTVJ.

WTVJ’s New Weather Set…?

Author James on 2/9/2010 in Local Media.

Last week, NBC6 debuted what appeared to be a somewhat new weather set. It is unclear as to whether this is a temporary set, or a permanent outdoor set. Calling it their “Weather Patio,” the new set is located outside the NBC6 studios under the columns; with a green screen displaying the weather graphics, shaped like a plasma TV, with palm trees in the background, and the NBC6 Hurricane Hummer off to the left. We will relay further information to you. TIPS?: Click Here.

4 Comments Tags: nbc6, new set, weather, WTVJ.

NBCMiami.com is Homophobic…

Author Alex on 1/21/2010 in Local Media.

NBCMiami.com

Kinda. Damn “Miami Locals” and their close minded views. Though, this isn’t the first time something controversial has been posted on the “Locals Only” websites. Countless times these opinionated websites have shown locals laughing about animal abuse, murders, and reckless driving. The moods feature is a cool idea for a gossip website, not for a “credible” news source.

Edit: I’m aware that NBCMiami.com is not homophobic. Just satire.

4 Comments Tags: nbc6, NBCMiami, NBCMiami.com, WTVJ.

Report: Layoffs at WTVJ Imminent

Author Alex on 1/19/2010 in Local Media and departures.

According to reports on FTVLive.com, layoffs may soon be on their way to all NBC O&O’s, including WTVJ. According to sources, NBC O&O’s are being asked to pay in excess of 10 million dollars together to help cover the reported nearly $40 million dollars being given to Conan O’Brien and his staffers as a severance payment. The alleged problem is there is simply no way to raise the money without layoffs. FTVLive says that in other words, more layoffs are expected to hit the owned and operated stations.

“The only way the O&O’s will be able to raise the money will be through layoffs.” A source tells FTVLive’s Scott Jones.

So what’s next to go at WTVJ? Better yet, what exactly can go at WTVJ? The once glorious station is running a skin and bones operation as it is; already dissolving it’s weekend morning news and sports. What more can they get rid of? What (or who) do you think is next to go?

48 Comments Tags: layoffs, NBC Miami, nbc6, WTVJ.

Tisha Lewis Leaves WSFL

Author Alex on 1/19/2010 in Local Media and departures.

Tisha Lewis' Tweet

Tisha Lewis, the former WTVJ reporter, has left her reporter position on WSFL’s “The Morning Show” for WXIN, Fox 59 in Indianapolis. You can follow Tisha on Twitter: @TishaLewis

3 Comments Tags: nbc6, the morning show, Tisha Lewis, wsfl, WTVJ.