TV markets aren’t assigned by station owners or Washington regulators. Viewers are actually the ones who made the choice, even if they don’t realize it.
Author: Jon Ellis
Newsroom Notes: A Closer Look at Skill Sets in a Modern Newsroom
Want a job in broadcast news? Wondering how it gets on the air? Here’s a summary of the basic skills needed for positions in a newsroom.
FCC/CRTC Monitor: FM Changes in Quad Cities, Milwaukee Metro OK’d
The FCC has approved changes to FM translators in the Quad Cities, suburban Milwaukee, and Madison. Meanwhile, a South Dakota FM signal wants to go back to its original site.
Off Topic: Thanks For Your Support!
I truly appreciate the many longtime readers here on NorthPine. Thanks to all who have reached out with support regarding my recent career decision!
Broadcast History: Early Cable System Carried Channels from Six Markets
An early cable system in northwestern Iowa had only 12 channels, but fit in programming from six markets along with two locally-originated channels.
Rural North Dakota Station Returns to Farm-Based Classic Country
A radio station in rural northeastern North Dakota has dropped much of the syndicated talk from its format and returned to its Country roots.
Weekly Log: People Moves, Newscast Changes, Streaming Updates
Developments include a meteorologist going off the air while he runs for office, departures in Des Moines, additions in Green Bay, two newscast changes, and a Justin Bieber promotion.
Data Dump: Who’s On What Tower in Duluth?
Lake Superior is a site to behold, and for broadcasting fans, so is the hillside above the lake. FM and TV stations are split among ten towers within a mile of each other.
Legendary Minnesota Radio Stations to Shut Down Unless Buyer Found
The owner of legendary northern Minnesota radio stations WELY-FM/94.5 and WELY/1450 (Ely) has announced plans to close the stations unless a buyer is found by June 1.
Ask NorthPine: Why Aren’t There More TV Translators?
Some populated areas are missing a major broadcast network, such as NBC in Brainerd and Bemidji. A reader asks why stations don’t seem to be interested in building translators.