I wonder if Matt Kirkwood was even considered for being Chief Meteorologist. I believe he been at Channel 8 for 23 years. Not sure why people equate longevity to promotion? That's like saying a seasoned actor/actress should get the lead over some young up and comer because "they've been in Hollywoo...

Honolulublue4life wrote: ↑

Mon Jul 26, 2021 6:01 pm

Someone in another thread said this was coming.

Yes, that was me. I said multiple times "it will be Ellen and it will be soon." Worst kept secret in the market, besides Mike and Deanna's departure at 17...that is.

Not surprised to hear Scripps is running WXMI into the ground. In terms of on-air visual look, I think the station has taken a step backward as well. Lately, I think WZZM delivers a better news product than WXMI. To even be in the same conversation as 13 speaks volumes to Scripps' ineptness. While ...

I am always amazed that people think because people like Terry are popular or "have been there the longest and paid their dues" that it equates to promotions, chief, etc. I am also on record in a past thread after Underwood was shown the door saying that no way Kirkwood would be the next chief. As ...

I believe Bill is gonna go a couple more years so he gets 50 years in broadcasting. Ellen does a good job and has been on a lot including the severe weather outbreaks and has handled those well. I am not sure who will get the job but I think it will be Ellen. How long Bill stays in the building, an...

Laura will be Chief at 17 as will Ellen Bacca at 8. I expect that Terri would beg to disagree? Terri isn't a degreed meteorologist. I always figured Kirkwood was most likely to take over as Chief after Underwood left, but with Ellen appearing in primetime weathercasts most often, I wouldn't be surp...

Laura will be Chief at 17 as will Ellen Bacca at 8.

Consider that Jones, a young father will probably enjoy his mornings with family, rather than breaking out waaaay before dawn to go to work. Bingo. Why do so many assume that people want to stay on a shitty shift (morning or night for that matter)? I would bet good $$ it was his call to get off mor...

Bill wasn't in management and didn't have access to strategic marketing research and coverage plans; he was a credentialed professional when he joined ZZM. I guess my view is old-fashioned; personal connections and loyalties matter to me more than a few extra dollars to be earned at the station acr...

I'll explain how TV news works. If Mr. Boers is successful in his new job, which I'm sure he hopes he will be, it'll result in higher ratings at Fox 17 and lower ratings at News 8. That then will result in budget cutbacks and reductions at WOOD, his former professional home where older colleagues t...

Let's see if Mr. Boers winds up in Detroit at WXYZ at some point. Big loss for WOOD-TV; their news product has been rock solid for many years. During his tenure, I've noticed more substance and less hype. XYZ just got a new ND a few months ago, plus that station is a one of Scripps' worst, not sure...

Yes, George and Juliet are the last of the people paid decently at ZZM. They cut Laura's pay, so, wisely, she left. Cut her pay? I have heard of cutting the pay of the top talent, and while I don't always agree, I understand. But cutting the pay of the #2 (or #3?) meteorologist too? And this is aft...

Big-D wrote: ↑

Fri May 14, 2021 6:44 pm

I absolutely believe Shanna’s accusations. She was definitely one of the better anchors in West Michigan.

Never saw her, not sure how long she was in town, but if your compliments are accurate, she should have no trouble finding work in the industry.

I think George does a rock solid job at 13. In terms of no one "stealing" him, where else would he go locally? WOOD, where he'd effectively be demoted? WWMT, where he'd have to drive an hour to get to work? WXMI, which likely has lower ratings in evening news and late evening news than 13 and has b...

I'm not certain what happened between her stint and WOOD TV and Fox 17. One thing is clear, however, her delivery and mannerisms have taken a sharp decline. She makes me uncomfortable. Thus, I turn the channel. Hopefully she finds her way. Sent from my SM-G950U1 using Tapatalk Could not disagree mo...