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Fox 26 shows morning growth in May 2013 sweeps

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 19:16:10 PDT

Here are the May 2013 sweeps highlights for Fox 26 KRIV. Its morning newscast showed growth since last year. FOX26 News at 5AM · +80% vs. May 2012 · +1 in rank vs. May 2012 · HH: 1.5/8 · A18-49: 0.6/8 · A25-54: 0.9/8 FOX26 News at 6AM · +31% vs. May 2012 · HH: 2.7/11 · A18-49: 1.2/11 · A25-54: 1.7/12 FOX26 News at

Fox 4 KDFW Ratings Highlights – May 2013

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 13:50:25 PDT

Fox 4 KDFW in Dallas released its ratings highlights to me for May 2013. Morning News > “Good Day” (Mon-Fri 4:30-9:00am) HH: Ranked #1 and grew from a 2.6/12 HH rtg/shr to a 3.6/16 HH rtg/shr. A25-54: Ranked #1 and grew from a 1.3/13 rtg/shr to a 1.8/17 rtg/shr. A18-49: Ranked #1 and grew from a 0.9/10 rtg/shr to a 1.3/15 rtg/shr. > “Good Day” (Mon-Fri 4:30-5:00am) HH: Ranked #1 and grew

Univision 45 KXLN claims #1 in May 2013 sweeps

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 12:00:37 PDT

“Noticias 45’s Early and Late Newscast Once Again Rank No.1 Among Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54 For the 17th consecutive major sweep, KXLN Univision 45’s early local newscast “Noticias 45 a las 5” (News 45 at 5), is No. 1 among both Adults 18-49 and Adults 25-54, ahead of the local ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX and CW affiliates in Houston, according to the May 2013 sweep. In addition, KXLN’s “Noticias 45

CBS 11 KTVT grows newscasts in May 2013 sweeps

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:36 PDT

Weekday CBS 11 News at 6 is #1 for Third Consecutive Major “Sweep” In the most recent May “sweep” rating period, CBS 11 added viewers in every weekday newscast year over year. Weekdays at 6 p.m., CBS 11 was the most-watched newscast in the time period for the third consecutive major sweep. It is also the fastest-growing newscast at 6 p.m., adding 47,440 viewers over last May, up to an average

TXA 21's Texas Rangers broadcasts score big in Adults 25-54

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 11:59:49 PDT

TXA 21's Texas Rangers baseball broadcasts #1 in Friday night prime time among adults 25-54 In the most recent May “sweep” rating period, TXA 21’s Texas Rangers Friday Night Baseball broadcasts were Dallas-Fort Worth’s most-watched program in primetime on Friday nights among viewers ages 25 to 54. “Texas Rangers Baseball is a cornerstone for our station,” said TXA 21 and CBS 11 President and

Kristi Powers' life after Fox 26 and other media job moves

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 23 May 2013 09:10:28 PDT

Media job moves from Houston and across the state over the last month This last month has been crazy in terms of the amount of Houston TV and radio moves (I'm also adding in other Texas city media moves too). Kristi Powers The first one I'm bringing you is a big one and I'm totally late to the game on it. Former Fox 26 KRIV morning meteorologist Kristi Powers has dumped the TV weather

Nancy Zambrano leaves Fox 26 KRIV after months on the job

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Wed, 22 May 2013 19:25:05 PDT

Fox 26 KRIV reporter Nancy Zambrano to leave the TV biz after a few months in Houston Nancy Zambrano UPDATE Nancy Zambrano got back to me after I posted the original story: "I have been reporting news for almost ten years, and have covered some amazing stories, and met wonderful people," Zambrano told mikemcguff.com. "Almost six of those years I have worked for the FOX TV family, which

Alex Cadelago named Vice President/Director of Sales for CBS Radio Houston

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:35:09 PDT

Alex Cadelago Named Vice President, Director of Sales for KILT-AM, KILT-FM, KIKK-AM, KHMX-FM, KKHH-FM and KLOL-FM Alex Cadelago has been named Vice President and Director of Sales for CBS RADIO's six stations in the Houston market. This appointment was announced today and is effective immediately. Cadelago will be responsible for managing the company’s monthly and annual sales objectives for

Wayne Dolcefino shows up on both KHOU and KPRC

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 16 May 2013 22:07:14 PDT

Wayne Dolcefino shows up on KHOU, KPRC and the Houston Chronicle in a single day - one station with a 1 and a 3 was noticeably missing Like Nielsen LPM measurements through the flat screen TV, so are the former KTRK anchors of our lives. We should know the ultimate showman like Wayne Dolcefino wouldn't be content to just show up on one TV station, so he went to the city's main newspaper and on

Wayne Dolcefino on KPRC 2

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 16 May 2013 21:57:53 PDT

Wayne Dolcefino on KPRC 2 Thursday 10pm Wayne Dolcefino on KPRC 2 ***UPDATE 5/16/2013 Wayne Dolcefino shows up on both KHOU and KPRC Former KTRK 13 Undercover investigative reporter Wayne Dolcefino will be interviewed on KPRC 2 Thursday night at 10pm fresh off his Katy ISD Board of Trustees election. This follows former KTRK abc13 weekend sportscaster Tim Melton in his first post stroke TV

Katherine Whaley named KHOU noon anchor

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 17:41:21 PDT

Not sure if/when it was officially announced, but Katherine Whaley named KHOU noon anchor in her online bio Ron Trevino & Katherine Whaley UPDATE Katherine Whaley got back with me and to her credit, before I posted this, I just missed her email. She told me she's been anchoring the noon since last summer. Shows you how much I know about Houston TV. --------------------------------------------

Drew Shirley hired as KHOU 11 sports producer from KPLC

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 10:29:03 PDT

KHOU 11 hires KPLC Lake Charles sports director Drew Shirley as producer Drew Shirley Drew Shirley has been hired as the new KHOU 11 sports producer from KPLC Lake Charles. Bob Allen had publicly said he wanted his new sports department to have a sports producer. Apparently the station cut that position in 2009 leading to Giff Neilsen's departure. "I'll be on air occasionally, but mainly

Media job moves, DFW radio changes and more

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Wed, 15 May 2013 06:02:00 PDT

MORE VIDEOS - Tim Melton opens up to Bob Allen about stroke and recovery - Spanish TV host loses her top on LIVE TV - "You're a Freak": Watch Chris Cuomo Sexually Harass Amanda Knox on TV - Classic Houston radio aircheck audio from the 1950s to the 2000s (AUDIO) - Meteorologist cracks himself up - KHOU Anchors show off style in Star of Hope Fashion Show - Rush Limbaugh's Impact on Cumulus

Bill Spencer joins KPRC 2 as investigative reporter from WXYZ

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:40:31 PDT

Bill Spencer from WXYZ Detroit joins KPRC 2 Houston as investigative reporter Bill Spencer Bill Spencer is the new KPRC 2 investigative reporter and tells me he is thrilled to be back in Texas. In fact, it's a homecoming for him in a way since his first TV job was at KMID in Midland. Spencer actually was there in the early 1980s covering the "Baby Jessica" McClure stuck in the well story.

Tim Melton opens up to Bob Allen about stroke and recovery (VIDEO)

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 13 May 2013 21:26:44 PDT

Tim Melton One of the most talked about May 2013 sweeps stories (well definitely on this blog at least) aired tonight on KHOU 11. Bob Allen interviewed longtime friend and former KTRK abc13 colleague Tim Melton about his stroke and subsequent recovery. This is the first time we've heard from Melton in almost two years since the stroke and it's on a competing station. Melton talks about the

Classic Houston radio aircheck audio from the 1950s to the 2000s

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 20 May 2013 07:52:57 PDT

Here's something different, vintage Houston radio clips ranging from the 1950s to the 2000s! And all of these air checks are available on YouTube thanks mostly to coolcat713. If you love old radio or are feeling nostalgic, then I have just sucked many hours and hours away from you! KILT 610 Houston - Jingle Montage Here's a collection of jingles and recordings from the 1950's to early 1980's on

Wayne Dolcefino almost pulls off Katy ISD Board of Trustees defeat

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Sun, 12 May 2013 07:18:37 PDT

Wayne Dolcefino lost Katy ISD seat by less than 70 votes Wayne Dolcefino As I tweeted last night, former KTRK 13 Undercover man Wayne Dolcefino almost unseated incumbent Joe Adams in the Katy ISD Board of Trustees race. "We lost by 66 votes," Dolcefino posted on his election Facebook page. "On a positive note, we have to pick up all our signs but so many of them were stolen, it won't take

Tim Melton talks about his stroke with Bob Allen on KHOU

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:08:43 PDT

UPDATE Tim Melton opens up to Bob Allen about stroke and recovery (VIDEO) Bob Allen conducts first interview with Tim Melton about his stroke Monday @ 10pm on KHOU 11 Tim Melton Tim Melton, former channel 13 weekend sports anchor, will give his first TV interview about the stroke he suffered in October of 2011 to his friend and former colleague Bob Allen this Monday night on channel 11. "I

Former Fox 26 KRIV producer Greer Feagin found dead

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:49:45 PDT

Kathryn Greer Feagin previously worked at Fox 26 KRIV and WDSU Kathryn Greer Feagin Sad news to report in the Houston TV community. It appears the woman the Houston Police Department just identified in a release this afternoon used to work at Fox 26 KRIV as the 9am producer. Kathryn Greer Feagin, 35, who went by Greer Feagin, or her former married name Greer Feagin Boyce according to her

Houston stations' billboard war

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Thu, 09 May 2013 09:21:52 PDT

I love it when radio and TV stations put up billboards. And I really love it when they tweak the competition by putting a billboard up in front of a competitor's station! The masters of this were the promotions gang at Rock 101 KLOL. From what I hear in the 1980s, Doug Harris and crew put up a billboard with a corvette driving out of it, one with a giant bra hanging on it and even put a

Houston reporter's FB post causes controversy, Things TV News Got Wrong In April and more

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Wed, 08 May 2013 06:02:00 PDT

MORE VIDEO - David Paul's hiccups heard around the world - Things TV News Got Wrong In April - Baby has memorable TV debut - KVUE anchors get the giggles - Reporter Shows Grit During Dusty Live Shot: ‘I Want This To End’ - Metallica plays National Anthem - Outdoorsman And TV Host Bill Dance Has A Spectacular Blooper Reel - Watch Howard Kurtz Offer a Brutally Awkward Mea Culpa on His Own Show

Houston & Dallas TV anchors ice the competition

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Tue, 07 May 2013 10:38:46 PDT

Fox 26 KRIV anchor Chris Stipes wins (Houston) I'll admit it, you don't want me anywhere near a kitchen when it comes to baking or most food preparation for that matter. I got very lucky and married a great chef. The deal is I do the dishes and clean up, she makes the food. We're both happy with the arrangement. So when I was asked to participate in Kroger's seventh annual Bringing Hope to

5 Houston TV anchors with baby bumps

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 06 May 2013 06:02:00 PDT

I really enjoyed the KPRC 2 baby wave of 2011 because my son had just been born. But that's yesterday's news. Now we have a Houston TV baby wave across multiple stations! Katishia Cosley Live Well Network Deals host Katishia Cosley is the first mom up...with a summer delivery. "After 12 years of marriage, my husband and I are adding to the family," Cosley told mikemcguff.com. "We are

KHOU launches EP Mike O'Neill movie review segment

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Mon, 06 May 2013 07:14:43 PDT

KHOU.com is doing something interesting. It has given KHOU executive producer Mike O'Neill a movie review segment called Movie Minute with MikeO. O'Neill's first review...Iron Man 3. I still need to see the second one. If you know Mike, he's a movie buff, so this is perfect for him. Now this is no normal review. Mike throws comedy and magic in. I never saw Siskel & Ebert do that (RIP)!

Bob Slovak new KTRK abc13 weekend sports anchor

mike@mikemcguff.com (mikemcguff) — Sat, 04 May 2013 18:19:02 PDT

Bob Slovak now featured on weekend newscast open as sports anchor I broke the news last week that Tim Melton had left KTRK abc13 and this weekend as of last weekend, it looks like sports reporter Bob Slovak is officially the new weekend sports anchor at the ABC owned and operated station because he is now on the newscast's open. Slovak has just been included in the intro with Tom Abrahams,