KWTV News 9 on a decline.

[scottk]

If Griffin sells, hopefully it won't be to a broadcast company that wants to lay off all its meteorologists.

If Griffin ever decides to sale their collection of TV and radio stations, it would almost have to be a giant national ownership group. There are very few local ownership stations left, and many of them would either want to remain local (not have any interest in running out of state stations in Oklahoma since they are based in "X" state) or they would not have the necessary funds to purchase.

With the changing trends on how local viewership content is changing and the affiliate model versus direct to consumer streaming, it is also hard to predict the future worth of these over the air signals. Do KWTV or KOTV get any cut of an OKC or Tulsa IP address streaming Paramount Plus (CBS Programming)?

In 1975, these signals were much more valuable as they were just a half dozen signals you could get with your TV in OKC/Tulsa with rabbit ears. Griffin had exclusivity of CBS programming in Tulsa and OKC.
In 2025, you can get this content in so many more ways that have become common in culture from the smart phone to your Fire Stick, Roku, or Apple TV through an app.
In 2025, you can also create content as an individual that can rival that of the local affiliate. There are plenty of storm chasers and off-air meteorologist that have access to similar radars and data that live stream to decent audiences on Facebook and YouTube.

[rte66man]

A friend in the know said Jordan Ryan will be on KOCO in the mornings doing field reporting with Audrey Goodson.

[jn1780]

I bet they don't have a trillion kabillion watt radar.

But seriously, no way they could provide the local storm coverage this area needs during severe weather. Hope it doesn't come to that.

Yeah, I'm sure they won't. Its the weather technology infrastructure where they are probably seeing the most cost savings.

I guessing the weather channel studio will just have broadcast meteorologists recording segment after segment for local stations like a production line. For the 'boring' weather markets this works just fine.

[jn1780]

If Griffin ever decides to sale their collection of TV and radio stations, it would almost have to be a giant national ownership group. There are very few local ownership stations left, and many of them would either want to remain local (not have any interest in running out of state stations in Oklahoma since they are based in "X" state) or they would not have the necessary funds to purchase.

With the changing trends on how local viewership content is changing and the affiliate model versus direct to consumer streaming, it is also hard to predict the future worth of these over the air signals. Do KWTV or KOTV get any cut of an OKC or Tulsa IP address streaming Paramount Plus (CBS Programming)?

In 1975, these signals were much more valuable as they were just a half dozen signals you could get with your TV in OKC/Tulsa with rabbit ears. Griffin had exclusivity of CBS programming in Tulsa and OKC.
In 2025, you can get this content in so many more ways that have become common in culture from the smart phone to your Fire Stick, Roku, or Apple TV through an app.
In 2025, you can also create content as an individual that can rival that of the local affiliate. There are plenty of storm chasers and off-air meteorologist that have access to similar radars and data that live stream to decent audiences on Facebook and YouTube.

I'm sure Allen media has been paying attention to the rise of weather channels on Youtube like Ryan Hall Y'all and others.
I bet these Allen media stations are going to be talking about weather events not happening in their region so they can 'spice up the weather' segment.

[Dob Hooligan]

Allen media Group reversed the local weather team layoff plans following intense viewer complaints (and probably more importantly) advertisers demanding reduced rates on local newscasts.

[scottk]

Allen media Group reversed the local weather team layoff plans following intense viewer complaints (and probably more importantly) advertisers demanding reduced rates on local newscasts.

That's a win in my book.

Hope they realize the investment viewers make in their on-air staff and the desire to have LOCAL news, weather, and sports.

[TornadoKegan]

Allen media Group reversed the local weather team layoff plans following intense viewer complaints (and probably more importantly) advertisers demanding reduced rates on local newscasts.

Big Win.