WFLD Achor Apologizes For Santa Snafu
The May ratings book told a similar story as sweeps past for Chicago’s WFLD: the Fox O&O’s morning show increased viewership while its 9 p.m. newscast continued to struggle.The challenges facing WFLD are certainly not lost on VP-GM Mike Renda, who has been with the station since 2009. Renda talks about the job status of News Director Carol Fowler, how he plans to turn around the 9 p.m. newscast, and what Oprah’s departure means for the market.
Fox-owned WFLD Chicago notified 10 technicians Thursday that their positions are being eliminated, the result of establishment of a central operations hub in Las Vegas set to come online this summer. The cuts will occur in the next month or so.
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Bill Bellis has joined Fox O&O WFLD Chicago (DMA 3) as chief meteorologist. Bellis will provide weather reports for the station’s weekday newscast, Fox Chicago News at 9 p.m. He […]
