UPDATE 4/11/08 2:16 PM: We've been forwarded an affiliate list that shows another 7 or so markets for O&A outside New York, Boston and Cleveland. We don't know how accurate that is, but they have lost a lot of big markets in this most recent run...-----------------We started noticing a trend when the reports filtered in.CBS Radio has come to a new contract agreement with its syndicated hot talk hosts Opie and Anthony. The duo who came back to the company after the attempt to replace hot … [Read more...]
UPDATE: WEWS Goes HD From Field
Posted on April 9, 2008 · Leave a Comment
They tried it as long ago as October of last year, but now, Scripps ABC affiliate WEWS/5 "NewsChannel 5" has become the first Cleveland market station to regularly air out-of-studio news field video in HDTV format.OMW hears that after all the glitches were worked out, WEWS' newscasts started featuring the full-resolution 720p recorded video yesterday. And we've seen the results on the air.The move is as a result of the station's investment in a bunch of field HD cameras and in-house and remote … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: Gib Shanley Dies
Posted on April 6, 2008 · Leave a Comment
One of the true legends in Cleveland sports media has passed away.Gib Shanley, who was the long-time sports director at Scripps ABC affiliate WEWS/5, has died at the age of 76."NewsChannel 5" reports that Shanley died of "complications from pneumonia". The Plain Dealer's now-former veteran sportswriter, Bob Dolgan, has a very extensive look at Gib Shanley's life and career here.In addition to his work on Channel 5, and his role as the first sports anchor on WUAB/43's then-new 10 PM news program … [Read more...]
BREAKING NEWS: KNR2 Files For More Juice
Posted on April 4, 2008 · Leave a Comment
We spent many days back when Good Karma Broadcasting bought the Cleveland station now known as WWGK/1540 saying this: this 1,000 watt East Side daytimer couldn't be owner Craig Karmazin's only plan in the market.And while things became clearer when Karmazin bought 50,000 watt WKNR/850, there's now a signal upgrade plan for the small station which has become known as "Cleveland's AM 1540, KNR2".Good Karma has filed with the FCC for facilities changes for "KNR2"...calling for a daytime signal … [Read more...]
Up For Air For A Bit
Posted on April 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
We've still got the "Gone Fishin'" sign up - and that's a stretch, since your Primary Editorial Voice(tm) hasn't ever actually picked up a fishing pole.A lot has happened, and we're just here to mention some stuff we haven't put up due to our continued absence.For one, we mourn the passing of more broadcasters with Ohio ties who have recently passed away, like Wes Hopkins (WAKR/1590 Akron, then-KYW/1100 Cleveland) and former WHK/1420 Cleveland personality Scott Burton.Other brief items, in no … [Read more...]
RIP Your LEEEEEADER
Posted on March 24, 2008 · Leave a Comment
When you think of the phrase "larger than life radio personality", one Jack Armstrong is the first name that comes to mind for many who have heard him.A number of radio trade sites report today that Armstrong died over the weekend in his North Carolina home.In Cleveland, the man born John C. Larsh took the air name Jackson Armstrong, and "Your LEEEEEEADER" blazed his trail on the old WIXY/1260 and then-WKYC/1100 (now Radio Disney's WWMK and Clear Channel talk WTAM, respectively).He gained fame, … [Read more...]
Random Leftovers
Posted on March 18, 2008 · Leave a Comment
UPDATE 8:21 PM 3/18/08: A name fix and another update below:-----------------In media news not involving canines in front of microphones, some stuff we need to revisit and update:REVAMPING TWC: As it turns out, the vast empire that is the Time Warner Cable firmament in Northeast Ohio isn't all "fixed" in a day.The highly-touted and advertised digital channel realignment at the local cable operator is being done area-by-area over the rest of this month, at least. OMW hears that folks in places … [Read more...]
It’s Official: Rover To 100.7, Er, WMMS
Posted on March 17, 2008 · Leave a Comment
As reported here weeks ago...it's been officially announced at Oak Tree.Clear Channel rock WMMS/100.7 has announced the start of "Rover's Morning Glory" on April 1st, according to a company press release that found its way to our humble mailbox.A clip from the release is below. Though the show won't debut on good ol' 100.7 FM until 4/1, Clear Channel says they'll "preview" the show on wmms.com and on the HD2 subchannel of 100.7 starting tomorrow.The release is below...and RoverRadio.com is … [Read more...]
Another Sign The TWC Lineup Changes Are Soon
Posted on March 3, 2008 · Leave a Comment
We reported earlier about planned changes to mostly-the-digital lineup of Time Warner Cable's Northeast Ohio systems, as channels above 100 will be realigned to a near-identical lineup sometime this week.The TWC legal notice we quoted from their website said the changes would be "on or about March 4th", which at last check, is tomorrow.Here's another sign, courtesy of our friend Frank Macek, senior director at Gannett NBC affiliate WKYC/3, and an item on his "Director's Cut" blog:ALL Time Warner … [Read more...]
Another NewsChannel 5 Departure – A Big One
Posted on February 28, 2008 · Leave a Comment
A high-profile face and name is about to leave local television, and in specific, his current employer - Scripps ABC affiliate WEWS/5 "NewsChannel 5".OMW hears that it's already been announced at 3001 Euclid... reporter/anchor Jack Marschall will exit the building, heading out of the business for a job as Director of Community Relations for his home city of Parma.This has been Jack's second tour of duty on Euclid, with a previous stint in the mid-1980's. And of course, he is also known for his … [Read more...]
