KGMB - KHNL - KFVE "shared services agreement"

[bcr1652]

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According to the local news articles, ONLY FOUR (4) people from KHNL's on-air staff will remain: Stephanie Lum, Mari-Ela David, Minna Sugimoto... and WHO ELSE?

All other KHNL anchors/reporters, weather team (Shima, Drewes, Gladden), and sports team (Tang, Ojima) will be let go.

As far with KGMB, so far Ramsay Wharton (Sunrise on KGMB9) and reporter Tina Chau will be let go.

[Kalihiboy]

Re: KGMB - KHNL - KFVE "shared services agreement"

According to the local news articles, ONLY FOUR (4) people from KHNL's on-air staff will remain: Stephanie Lum, Mari-Ela David, Minna Sugimoto... and WHO ELSE?

All other KHNL anchors/reporters, weather team (Shima, Drewes, Gladden), and sports team (Tang, Ojima) will be let go.

As far with KGMB, so far Ramsay Wharton (Sunrise on KGMB9) and reporter Tina Chau will be let go.

Yes, I posted this a day or two ago.

Aj

[Kalihiboy]

Re: KGMB - KHNL - KFVE "shared services agreement"

Star Bulletin has a poll now on the merger:

http://poll.starbulletin.com/

[bcr1652]

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I've found another bulletin thread relating to the KGMB/KHNL/KFVE SSA. This is from TVNewsTalk.net

http://www.packofseven.tv/tvnt/showthread.php?t=5826

[Walkoff Balk]

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Will each newscaster now be called an intern? There was billboard sign at Notre Dame stadium thanking head coach Charlie Weiss on his upcoming 5th year internship.

[Kalihiboy]

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Food for thought: KHNL certified meteorologist's are canned and the one's at KGMB who are not certified are retained.

[Frankie's Market]

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Food for thought: KHNL certified meteorologist's are canned and the one's at KGMB who are not certified are retained.

Frankly speaking, Guy Hagi and Dan Cooke have no need for certification papers. Over the years, they both have established reputations and credibility with viewers in this state that none of the certified meteorologists (Sharie Shima, Paul Drewes, Justin Fujioka, etc.) have been able to match. Like "Perry and Price" during islandwide blackouts or some other emergency/crisis, KGMB's weather guys are the ones locals tune into as a first choice to get information on hurricanes and other severe weather conditions. That, more than anything else, is the reason why Hagi and Cooke were retained, while Shima and Drewes were not.

[Kalihiboy]

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Frankly speaking, Guy Hagi and Dan Cooke have no need for certification papers. Over the years, they both have established reputations and credibility with viewers in this state that none of the certified meteorologists (Sharie Shima, Paul Drewes, Justin Fujioka, etc.) have been able to match. Like "Perry and Price" during islandwide blackouts or some other emergency/crisis, KGMB's weather guys are the ones locals tune into as a first choice to get information on hurricanes and other severe weather conditions. That, more than anything else, is the reason why Hagi and Cooke were retained, while Shima and Drewes were not.

I'm sure Dan has had some catching up to do with the latest in technology and weather considering he hasn't done it for what 15 years now? I do like the fact KGMB has him because if anyone in the anchor position departs, he's ready. Anyway, Malika was taking the classes to get herself certified, good for her. When you brand yourself as a station that is a "Severe Weather Station", I think it is better served to have both experienced and certified meteorologists. Nothing personal against who they have or have retained. Doesn't really matter I guess because you're not the news director Frankie, nor am I.

Aj

[Frankie's Market]

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I'm sure Dan has had some catching up to do with the latest in technology and weather considering he hasn't done it for what 15 years now? I do like the fact KGMB has him because if anyone in the anchor position departs, he's ready. Anyway, Malika was taking the classes to get herself certified, good for her. When you brand yourself as a station that is a "Severe Weather Station", I think it is better served to have both experienced and certified meteorologists. Nothing personal against who they have or have retained. Doesn't really matter I guess because you're not the news director Frankie, nor am I.

True, I'm not a news director. But I am a viewer. And I know I'm not alone in my perceptions. As in everything else related to the TV business, the viewers are really the boss, Aj. And if TV news personnel (both in front of and behind the camera) cannot gain a high enough approval from the bosses watching at home, as relayed through Nielsen ratings and various other survey data, then they'll eventually get fired. In essense, it doesn't matter what the news directors think. It doesn't matter a whit what degrees you have on the wall. Hey, as Media Guy pointed out, even Emmy awards don't hold much value to station owners if the recipients are not doing their part to boost lagging ratings and to bring in revenue.

As far as Dan Cooke is concerned, call him a dinosaur if you want. I still remember the excellent coverage he provided for KITV during Hurricane Iniki. I'm sure some others may have differing opinions here..... but if another weather crisis hits, Hagi and Cooke are my "must see" guys.

[pumpkinboy]

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Food for thought: KHNL certified meteorologist's are canned and the one's at KGMB who are not certified are retained.

Food for thought to future weather forecasters that perhaps becoming certified is not as important as connecting with your viewer.

[pumpkinboy]

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I'm sure Dan has had some catching up to do with the latest in technology and weather considering he hasn't done it for what 15 years now? I do like the fact KGMB has him because if anyone in the anchor position departs, he's ready. Anyway, Malika was taking the classes to get herself certified, good for her. When you brand yourself as a station that is a "Severe Weather Station", I think it is better served to have both experienced and certified meteorologists. Nothing personal against who they have or have retained. Doesn't really matter I guess because you're not the news director Frankie, nor am I.

Aj

I really like Dan, he is smooth as glass on air and especially when ad-libbing.

Does he have a background in radio? I can understand why he is so good, then.

One of the true broadcasters, in my opinion. His liveshots and ability to make it seem so easy, is a big reason I watch him.

Hawaii is fortunate to have someone of his caliber.

[pumpkinboy]

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Food for thought to future weather forecasters that perhaps becoming certified is not as important as connecting with your viewer.

this is my test for anchors and reporters: when the teleprompter goes blank can they stand on their own two feet and keep talking as if nothing happened?

I can count on one hand the number of Hawaii broadcasters who can do this.

[Frankie's Market]

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I really like Dan, he is smooth as glass on air and especially when ad-libbing.

Does he have a background in radio? I can understand why he is so good, then.

One of the true broadcasters, in my opinion. His liveshots and ability to make it seem so easy, is a big reason I watch him.

Hawaii is fortunate to have someone of his caliber.

My thoughts exactly!

When a big hurricane like Iwa and Iniki approaches the isles, conditions are changing by the minute and there's so much uncertainty, that situation provides the true test of who viewers can turn to for delivering accurate and vital information in a coherent and concise manner. And Dan has proven that he can do all that, even under spontaneous conditions.

And keep in mind, folks. While reporters like Sharie and Justin deserve props for being certified broadcast meteorologists and their expertise should be respected,..... their credentials and personal knowledge are NOT a substitute for the information and directives coming out of the NWS forecast office during a weather crisis. The Hawaii NWS office has a team of over a dozen forecasters and hurricane specialists working with systems that gather the most comprehensive weather data in the state. So during a hurricane or storm, even the certified meteorologists on staff at the TV station needs to consult the "experts" at the NWS office in order to provide the most accurate and timely information to their audience.

[Walkoff Balk]

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Food for thought to future weather forecasters that perhaps becoming certified is not as important as connecting with your viewer.

The weather in Hawaii is basically the same everyday. So, guys just want to see Malika Dudley.

[Linkmeister]

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Not specifying which stations fail at this, since they all do to some degree or another, but it's painfully evident that on contentious national subjects like the health care debate very few local news readers have any background knowledge. Clips are introduced with one side or the other's talking points about said clip. None of the anchors ever show any skepticism about claims which have been thoroughly debunked earlier in the day or week.

I don't know what news anchors do during the day before they go on, but surely there's some time to be carved out for reading about the news they're going to be presenting that evening?

This is a national media problem too, of course, but still.