None of it matters. They need the shows to air so they can sell the spots and fund the reporters. They can't attach spots to actuality clips. They need shows around them. The reason Glor is gone is because they need to have women in positions of power. Otherwise it doesn't matter.
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Changes Coming To CBS News
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None of it matters. They need the shows to air so they can sell the spots and fund the reporters. They can't attach spots to actuality clips. They need shows around them. The reason Glor is gone is because they need to have women in positions of power. Otherwise it doesn't matter.
Member of the Sacred Sales Demo here.
Having already decided to watch one of the evening newscasts, yes, the anchor is important in choosing one. But CBS changing anchors will inspire no one to become a regular viewer who was not already watching one of the evening news programs (or maybe one of the cable newsers).
Yes, as to the question if 55+ viewers are watching. I am certain they are. But we are still in an era where younger viewers are exposed to these programs, and while viewership is perhaps down in the 25-49 demo, it still exists, and that is why these newscasts still exist, pure and simple.
Just my $.02... I hope these changes aren’t a sign that CBS News is veering too far from its current editorial slant. I actually think CBS has been one of the more even-handed U.S.-based outlets in recent years. I know, some conservatives will probably chuckle at that, and certainly no one will confuse them for Fox News. But I do feel like they’ve at least done a better job than ABC/NBC/CNN of letting both sides be heard, and realizing they have heartland viewers whose views don’t necessarily align with the NY/DC media bubble.
Hopefully they don’t veer too far from that, though some of the language I’m reading from them concerns me a bit.
Hopefully they don’t veer too far from that, though some of the language I’m reading from them concerns me a bit.
I don't see anything in any of this that says it has anything to do with editorial.
For whatever you think of people with "short attention spans", surprisingly the Eye Opener on CBS Mornings has huge numbers. They even feature it as a morning video podcast that also does huge numbers. The problem seems to be, that viewers stick around to watch the Eye Opener, tune out, then head off to work and their lives right after.
With the new sets and format, CBS positioned their morning news to be less fluff, more hard news. This, going up against The Today show which was going more, and continues to go more, lifestyle.
It seems that modern viewers don't tune into a morning show for hard news. For those that do, it's to a cable news channel like CNN or HLN, where you can get headlines on the fly and be out the door.
Keep in mind that overall, the cable news channel viewer numbers are still a drop in the bucket as compared with the big four network newscasts. 3,000,000-4,000,000 average viewers for the Networks as compared to 300,000 for cable.
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More on the changes: "We had to shake things up"
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...g-star-anchors-we-had-shake-things-up-1208317
Wasn't aware that Zirinsky was the inspiration to Holly Hunter's character in the movie Broadcast News. That's pretty funny.
Everyone should see that movie.
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/n...g-star-anchors-we-had-shake-things-up-1208317
Wasn't aware that Zirinsky was the inspiration to Holly Hunter's character in the movie Broadcast News. That's pretty funny.
Everyone should see that movie.
John Dickerson needs to go back to Face The Nation. Margaret Brennan seems uncomfortable in that chair. though maybe she will grow into it.
Honestly, Jeff Glor probably would have fit better on CTM so that viewers could get familiar with him. I've heard some many people say, "Jeff Glor?!? Who the heck is he?" He's really not bad, but just not any sort of recognized name.
I love CTM...I hope the new team gels well. The Gayle/Anthony/Tony pairing just doesn't feel right to me, but we shall see. I predict that, if Glor stays with CBS, he will eventually get thrown into the CTM mix for either Anthony or Tony.
Honestly, Jeff Glor probably would have fit better on CTM so that viewers could get familiar with him. I've heard some many people say, "Jeff Glor?!? Who the heck is he?" He's really not bad, but just not any sort of recognized name.
I love CTM...I hope the new team gels well. The Gayle/Anthony/Tony pairing just doesn't feel right to me, but we shall see. I predict that, if Glor stays with CBS, he will eventually get thrown into the CTM mix for either Anthony or Tony.
Then that would be a demotion for Dickerson, no doubt including a salary cut. CBS would have to continue paying him what he makes on CTM or get sued for violation of Dickerson's contract.
Remember, a show like Face The Nation is still considered Public Affairs programming. By comparison with a daytime morning show, the networks don't make much money off Sunday AM PA shows.
It depends. When he hosted FTN before, he was also Chief Political Correspondent, so he had other duties. He was also based in DC. Now he's based in NY.
https://variety.com/2019/tv/news/john-dickerson-cbs-evening-news-1203210797/
John Dickerson has been named to do fill ins at CBS Evening News.
John Dickerson has been named to do fill ins at CBS Evening News.
Unlike many on-air individuals, Jeff Glor seems to remember he reports the news and not
IS the news. The fact that he's been with CBS for 12 years and doesn't have,
nor seems to want stardom, speaks volumes about the man and his beliefs.......
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/steve-kroft-retire-60-minutes-1211628
Steve Kroft to retire from 60 Minutes
Steve Kroft to retire from 60 Minutes
Alas, CBS’s refreshed morning show is not all that refreshing. Aside from the anchor shuffle, changes include a new color scheme, a bold font for the news ticker, and a schizophrenic brand that oscillates between “CBS This Morning” and “CTM”—an apparent attempt to imitate the success of “GMA.” Unfortunately, the new crinkle-cut CBS Eye unwittingly symbolizes something shredded. None of the foregoing tweaks has made the program more watchable. CBS will probably continue staring at the tailpipes of ABC and NBC.
This is interesting...Scott Pelley explains why he was replaced as anchor of the CBS Evening News:
https://www.cnn.com/videos/media/2019/05/26/scott-pelley-cbs-news-rs-vpx.cnn
He says he complained too often about what he called a "hostile work environment."
https://www.cnn.com/videos/media/2019/05/26/scott-pelley-cbs-news-rs-vpx.cnn
He says he complained too often about what he called a "hostile work environment."
It may have had something to do with it, but the fact remains that Pelley was The Least Interesting Anchorman In The World, and is now in a position that fits his talents better.
Even his complaining was probably boring.
Well, the new look for CBS Evening News will show up at some point, but the question is at what point? Do they wait 'til the traditional new season (early September), or do they jump into it earlier? My guess is they will go early. The days of big September premieres seem to be over. Just move on CBS...do what you need to do and show us!
Earlier in this thread, the press release says at some point over the summer. That's as specific as they've been so far.
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