Post by bostonmediaguy on Jun 1, 2009 19:26:26 GMT -5
In an interview with Boston Magazine, WBZ principal news anchor Jack Williams notes:
n five to 10 years there will be only one or two strong television stations in local markets, including Boston. And that could be it. I don't think the money's coming back even when this recession ends.
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The most endangered species in America today—other than derivatives traders—would be the highest-paid anchor at a market's third- or fourth-rated station. Yikes! Hopefully they'll save their money.
The snippets (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/top_of_mind_jack_williams/) and full interview (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/jack_williams_extended/) are available online.
n five to 10 years there will be only one or two strong television stations in local markets, including Boston. And that could be it. I don't think the money's coming back even when this recession ends.
...
The most endangered species in America today—other than derivatives traders—would be the highest-paid anchor at a market's third- or fourth-rated station. Yikes! Hopefully they'll save their money.
The snippets (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/top_of_mind_jack_williams/) and full interview (http://www.bostonmagazine.com/articles/jack_williams_extended/) are available online.