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Seattle's TV ARC Sinks a Little More


Can't even get the spelling of one of KOMO's own anchors right (Kelly KOOPMANS) in what looked like a taped segment.  Not only a typo but a sloppy one at that.   Producer? Spellcheck?   I turn the show on for a random peek and within a minute, I see a stupid mistake.   

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  1. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2025 at 12:08 PM

    My favorite Seattle tradition is when the “Blue Angles” take to the air. But this tops that.

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  2. AnonymousFebruary 13, 2025 at 11:11 PM

    Just like any journalism school professor would say, that if you're a reporter interviewing a subject for a story or even a soundbite and don't know how to spell their name, Google it up on your phone or ask them kindly to spell it out for you. The same for new hires, get with the program and know the team you're working with (or about to) by learning their names and at least attempting to say and spell it right. This is coming from someone whose only news experience was reporting for their college campus newspaper and interning at a local station.

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