Snow coverage

[adam & doctor drew]

amazing the things you learn by watching local TV news coverage of snow:

* people were freezing this morning
* some had to scrape ice off their windshields before driving
* roads are icy so you should be careful driving
* bundle up before you leave the house
* anchors in studio ("stay warm out there") are concerned about the health of reporters (funny, they never mention the photog or live truck guy)
* ski resorts are happy when it snows

I had no idea!!!!

[Produce man]

I also hear it gets dark at night and lighter during the day!

[that's life]

I happen to like the snow. And I like talking about it.
It's something EVERYONE can relate to.

[TVMattNYC]

I happen to like the snow. And I like talking about it.
It's something EVERYONE can relate to.

Talking about things we like and don't like isn't "news".

They have a show for that. It's called "The View".

[Produce man]

Funny, there's nothing about "The View" that I like at all...

[The Thrill]

I also hear it gets dark at night and lighter during the day!

Like that forecast during a Bears-Eagles playoff game at Soldier Field back in 1988...cold and dark. (CBS chyron actually said that.)

http://i.cdn.turner.com/sivault/image/1988/12/31/005159619.jpg

[i'm in touch, so you be in touch]

Guess what - news isn't seasonal work. It snows in the winter, and you are going to cover it. If you don't like it, get out of the business - or aspire to be a news director some day and take charge of the decision making process.

And look at your ratings during snow storms. I bet the advertisers who pay your bills like those numbers.

[Kace]

* roads are icy so you should be careful driving

You'd be amazed how often one has to remind the masses of this, be it icy or light rain. Heck, I drove by two vehicles this morning on the way to work that were in a ditch...including one that was a Sheriff's Dept. car. That Deputy did not look happy.

[JoinUsForCake]

It's something EVERYONE can relate to.
So is pooping.

But I don't need people telling me about it as if I never did it before.

[JoinUsForCake]

Funny, there's nothing about "The View" that I like at all...
*TIMEOUT*

I agree with you.:thumbsup:

*TIME IN*

:sleep: :rolleyes: :sleep:

[Can't Stop]

The problem with our cynical view of weather coverage is that normal people don't care.
For those of you with the ability to see your websites analytics...check out how many people log on during storms. How many people click on weather related stories. How many people stay longer than 5 minutes on your site cruising thru weather related stories.
If you live in a metered market, ask to see the numbers for weather related coverage...specifically, the first 20 minutes of the newscast when it's all weather.

We might think it's stupid, but we provide a service to viewers and this is what they want. You can blame us managers for sending you out in the snow for a pointless live shot, but the people want to see how bad it is and you are doing it for them.

[Kace]

And ya never know when this'll happen...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqO8qgyQ3xk

[Cobra Commander]

Snow coverage? What's that? :cool:

http://orlandonest.files.wordpress.com/2007/11/florida-montage.jpg

[+SN]

amazing the things you learn by watching local TV news coverage of snow:

* people were freezing this morning
* some had to scrape ice off their windshields before driving
* roads are icy so you should be careful driving
* bundle up before you leave the house
* anchors in studio ("stay warm out there") are concerned about the health of reporters (funny, they never mention the photog or live truck guy)
* ski resorts are happy when it snows

I had no idea!!!!

Talking about snow is great! Well, not so much for the snow haters.

We do however need more wall to wall coverage on snow and snowstorms. Especially when it comes to driving in the snow.(heavy sarcasm);)

Remember common sense isn't so common anymore.

+SN

[+SN]

They have a show for that. It's called "The View".

I can't believe that show(cluck fest) is still on the air.

+SN

[wx or not]

I can't believe that show(cluck fest) is still on the air.

+SN
Never underestimate the power of insanity. Especially in numbers.

[The Thrill]

You'd be amazed how often one has to remind the masses of this, be it icy or light rain. Heck, I drove by two vehicles this morning on the way to work that were in a ditch...including one that was a Sheriff's Dept. car. That Deputy did not look happy.

Man, I hope his dash-cam was rolling... :D

[Clever Login Name]

Remember common sense isn't so common anymore.

+SN

Never underestimate the power of insanity. Especially in numbers.

These two quotes answer the original question ... you all need to be mindful that the majority ... possibly the VAST majority ... of the people that watch your newscasts are stupid. Be thankful ... they're the only ones keeping you in business right now.

[Kace]

Man, I hope his dash-cam was rolling...

I'm happy the lights weren't on. :whistle:

[NewsMom]

When I'm home watching, I'd like some "news I can use" (no, did I just say that?) Seriously, don't give me the stupid lecture that "if you don't have to go out in this weather, stay home."

Give me a thorough report on the road conditions. DARN, that means you'll have to make some phone calls, talk to some of the folks in charge...

What about public transit? Give me a rundown on the various services there, and how they're fairing.

Tell me what my local officials are doing to help me.

What's the situation at local emergency rooms, a barometer of hazards out there?

Update me on the storm---when it's likely to ease up, end, or get worse.

What are the biggest health and safety concerns for the community right now?

It's incredibly annoying to watch stupidity and fluff on the air when there's a situation that warrants serious news coverage. I'm STILL angry about a first segment that aired here in Washington D.C. several years ago, during an historic heat wave. While people were dying in their homes, and random power outages and brownouts were plaguing neighborhoods, the entire lead story was a liveshot from an ice cream store, featuring new flavors.

You don't have to dumb down the newscast. (Unless, of course, you lose the argument with your boss).

[TVMattNYC]

When I'm home watching, I'd like some "news I can use" (no, did I just say that?) Seriously, don't give me the stupid lecture that "if you don't have to go out in this weather, stay home."

Give me a thorough report on the road conditions. DARN, that means you'll have to make some phone calls, talk to some of the folks in charge...

What about public transit? Give me a rundown on the various services there, and how they're fairing.

Tell me what my local officials are doing to help me.

What's the situation at local emergency rooms, a barometer of hazards out there?

Update me on the storm---when it's likely to ease up, end, or get worse.

What are the biggest health and safety concerns for the community right now?

It's incredibly annoying to watch stupidity and fluff on the air when there's a situation that warrants serious news coverage. I'm STILL angry about a first segment that aired here in Washington D.C. several years ago, during an historic heat wave. While people were dying in their homes, and random power outages and brownouts were plaguing neighborhoods, the entire lead story was a liveshot from an ice cream store, featuring new flavors.

You don't have to dumb down the newscast. (Unless, of course, you lose the argument with your boss).

But ... but ... but ... but ... what about the fashion show? Where we get to see the "talent" all decked out in their winter finery?

Or how about that all-important sticking-the-ruler-in-the-snow to show us how deep it really is?

Trust me ... I know what 8 inches looks like. I don't need a diagram.

[Kace]

Oh my.

[wx or not]

Trust me ... I know what 8 inches looks like. I don't need a diagram.
Oh dear...(cueing someone in 3..2..1)

[News Is Broken]

Millimeters and inches are not the same thing.