Respondents have varying opinions on AI as younger people leave legacy media behind Last month, the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University released its second annual study on how viewers in the Chicago area consume and receive local news. The study provided valuable insights into trust, how viewers consume local news, and a significant issue: artificial intelligence (AI). Surveyed across […]
Extends linear, digital rights through 2028 NBCUniversal Local Chicago, which consists of WMAQ-TV, Telemundo affiliate WSNS-TV, NBCChicago.com, and its digital platforms, announced on Wednesday an extension of their current media rights for the Bank Of America Chicago Marathon through the 2028 race. “We’re thrilled to announce our continued partnership with NBC 5 Chicago and Telemundo Chicago as the official English […]
NBC prepared to take off channels Sept. 30 Just weeks after Fox Corp. and Google’s YouTube TV were involved in a retransmission dispute, another issue has emerged with NBCUniversal. If a deal can’t be reached by Sept. 30, YouTubeTV subscribers could lose channels from the company, including NBC, Telemundo, Bravo, MSNBC, and CNBC, which broke the story Thursday. […]
Jumps from rival NBC 5 to take position Nexstar-owned WGN-TV Chicago announced on Wednesday the hiring of Akemi Harrison as the station’s news director, succeeding the now-retired Dom Stasi in the role starting August 25. Harrison arrives from rival NBC-owned WMAQ (NBC 5), where she held the same position. Harrison’s official title is Director of News and Multiplatform Content, overseeing […]
With personal problems and a daytime daypart bleeding viewers, she may call it a career While the news is bubbling under the radar, Kelly Clarkson’s syndicated daytime talk show could be headed into its final season this fall. Tabloid gossip has been running rampant in the last few weeks regarding the American Idol first-season winner’s weakening desire to continue with the […]
Steve Dolinsky takes job at Levy Restaurants; Chicago Sky expands distribution; 93.9 The Lite returns to the top of the PPMs [Editor’s Note: The first item of this piece was updated on May 22 to add Facebook post.] “The Food Guy” has reviewed his final plate on Chicago television. Steve Dolinsky announced this week he was departing NBC 5 (NBC-owned […]
Features luxury residences for sale in the Chicago area NBC 5 (NBC-owned WMAQ-TV) launched a new show this weekend called The Listing. Airing Sunday mornings at 8:30 a.m., Chicago viewers get an inside look at the hottest residential and luxury properties in the area, with “a deep, visual dive into the most-coveted listings in Chicago and the city’s surrounding suburbs, […]
He’ll head the station’s investigative unit after decades at ABC 7 In a coup for the NBC-owned station, WMAQ-TV – known as NBC 5 – announced Monday the hiring of Chuck Goudie as chief investigative reporter, with his first day scheduled for February 10. He shifts over from ABC-woned WLS-TV (ABC 7) as he led the station’s I-Team unit until […]
NBC 5 joins WGN News, and Fox 32 in documenting Dolton’s chaos as media tries to navigate choppy waters on covering her As you know, there is never a shortage of political scandals to cover in Illinois. From Operation Silver Shovel to Blago, the non-stop corruption has kept journalists busy and fascinated observers. And in the Year Of Our Lord […]
Also: Amazon to stream Diamond’s RSNs; Dish-DirecTV deal dead A staple of local television is coming back: the food show. According to Axios, NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) has ordered four episodes of Poochie and Pang Eat Chicago, premiering Sunday, November 24 at 11:35 p.m. (time approximate after Sports Sunday) and will air in the late-night slot for the next four weeks. […]
No replacement has been named as of yet If you’re wondering where Leila Rahimi’s been regarding her nightly sports anchor position, well, wonder no more. The Chicago Sun-Times reported that Rahimi left NBC 5 (WMAQ-TV) a few weeks ago, leaving Mike Berman as the only sports person on staff at the NBC-owned station. Rahimi’s exit follows Ruthie Polinsky’s last month […]
Local stations emphasize streaming coverage Batten down the hatches, Chicago: the Democratic National Convention is coming to town. For four days – August 19 to August 22 to be exact, the nation’s third-largest television and radio market will be the center of the political universe, with the convention taking place at the United Center on the West Side. More than […]
NBC 5 sends Alex Margos to cover games NBC and its more than 200 linear TV affiliates are getting ready for the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris, France with the Opening Ceremonies beginning Friday afternoon with soccer and rugby getting a head start on Wednesday. Running through August 11, the games are also an opportunity for NBCUniversal’s streamer Peacock to gain […]
TV stations, networks affected A widespread outage affecting Microsoft Windows-based programs had major implications worldwide Friday morning, impacting flights, banks, government offices, hospitals, and more. The outage started around 2 a.m. CT and lasted throughout the morning though systems are slowly returning online. The outage also affected media outlets worldwide, with control hubs and traffic departments being hard hit and […]
Declining attendance, mixed audience numbers, and less TV exposure could spell doom for event [Editor’s note: This post was updated on July 12 with updated ratings information.] The Chicago Street Race (The Loop 110 and The Grant Park 165) sped through its second edition this past weekend through downtown and DuSable Lake Shore Drive. But it seems the bloom is […]
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