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Saturday, January 24, 2004 CNBC's Programming Theory: "Work hard, play hard"
CNBC CEO Pamela Thomas-Graham explains CNBC's recent makeover. "The governing theory behind the [new] prime-time lineup is, 'Work hard, play hard,'" she says in Newsday's Sunday editions. "During the day we're kind of the 'work hard' network. We help you make money, help you think about how to spend your money. At night it's going to be more that 'play hard' mentality." 6:53:45 PM Does the media "worship the scream speech now"?
A poll at the Democratic Underground asks if the media will "ever start discussing real issues again," or just keep replaying the Dean scream. 64% respond to an apparent no: "'Issues?' The 'issues' are dead. We worship the Scream Speech now." Only one person thinks that "They'll cut out the stupidity eventually. Don't hold your breath, though." Fun comments over there, too... 6:53:27 PM CNN's Bus "Looks Better" Than Other Buses, The Bus Driver Says
This site promises all the cable news news, so here's this important bit: CNN's Election Express is taking a break today, the bus driver reports. He's proud of it: "Other networks have buses, but ours looks better than theirs, and I'll race them anywhere in the country." 6:52:54 PM CNN Shakeup: "Not a bad thing"
"This is not a bad thing," one Watercooler member writes. While noting that the loss of two bureau chiefs is sad, "this is not a layoff. Correspondents are being added; and this system is being given to restore power to the bureaus. And the early take of this appears to be [that] this will strengthen news gathering." Other people don't agree... 9:51:42 AM On CNN: "They need to change the content"
A fascinating analysis about CNN from a "mid-sized market" TV employee: "They are changing graphics, they are changing pace, they are changing producers, they are changing talking heads... they are changing everything but what will fix the problem. They need to change the content...they will have to fall several more rating points before they finally figure out what is wrong." It's on Free Republic. Meanwhile, another FReeper chimes in with a line about rearranging the deck chairs on the Titanic... 9:50:25 AM Greta To Colleagues: Disclose Campaign Connections
Greta responds to criticism that her husband has raised money for John Kerry -- and that she informed viewers of that fact on-air. "I disclosed this so that YOU can decide whether you think my questions might be unfair or fair. This, to me, is being "fair and balanced" in that there are no secrets...Frankly, I would urge everybody in the media to do the same - disclose - if there are any even casual connections." Very interesting column... 9:31:09 AM The CNN Shakeup: A Sign That Cable News is "Maturing?"
WashPost: New DC bureau chief Bohrman calls the CNN shakeup an "interesting step in the growth or maturing of cable news:" "Before, it was there to exist for the moment. We've not begun to cultivate a fair amount of evening programs. The different pieces need to be able to accommodate those programs and keep Washington on the forefront of breaking news. You need to be able to satisfy both." One CNN staffer says "there's a feeling in the bureau that [Kross's dismissal] wasn't handled well." 8:57:24 AM Marin's Documentary to CNN?
Former WMAQ anchor Carol Marin is negotiating with CNN about purchasing one of two largely self-financed documentaries she is working on, Crain's mentions... 8:55:27 AM |
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