General manager ousted at WRTV amid low news ratings
A Scripps official flew in Monday to inform the WRTV staff of Larry Blackerby’s firing and his interim replacement.
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WRTV changes afternoon lineup, pulls 4 p.m. newscast
Officials for Channel 6 said the station is canceling “The Now” to make room for a new show produced by its parent company, Scripps, in partnership with singer Faith Hill.
Local TV news stations abandon or reduce use of pricey choppers
The costly use of helicopters to cover weather-related stories, traffic accidents and snarls, and sporting events is on the decline nationwide.
News anchor Connor gone from WRTV after six years
WRTV Channel 6 General Manager Larry Blackerby confirmed Friday to IBJ that Todd Connor is no longer with the station.
CBS shift in 2015 rejiggers TV ratings
When CBS jumped from WISH Channel 8 to WTTV-TV Channel 4 last year, the latter added another 24.5 hours. That move, plus a new ratings system, led to a tumultuous year for local TV broadcasters.
WRTV up for sale
Station owner McGraw-Hill plans to sell its nine television stations, including the Indianapolis ABC affiliate. The impact on local operations is unclear.
Changes to sports coverage part of strategy to revive WRTV
Larry Blackerby, the new general manager at WRTV-TV Channel 6, has replaced the station’s news director and sales manager as first steps in his bid to elevate the perennial ratings loser.
WRTV names new general manager
Larry Blackerby, a 30-year television veteran, has been picked to replace long-time WRTV-TV General Manager Donald Lundy, parent company McGraw-Hill Broadcasting announced Tuesday.