Sheila Oliver, who ran Fox 13 Seattle before the network sent her to its Chicago O&O, is leaving at the end of June. She had been there for two years, so maybe pushed by a contract issue? Chicago is basically a two station market, with WLS and WMAQ far outdistancing WBBM and her station,WFLD, both of which have been ratings challenged for years. Also, don't know if this is at all related to a reorg at her station, like Fox 13 here. Here's the full story from tvnewscheck.
https://tvnewscheck.com/business/article/sheila-oliver-gm-of-wfld-wpwr-chicago-to-retire/
This GM is responsible for parting ways with Brandi Kruse at a time when Kruse was beginning to drift towards her current influencer persona.
ReplyDeleteIf Oliver hadn't parted ways with Kruse when she did, Kruse probably would have left on her own as her influencer persona grew.
DeleteYes, she succeeded Pam Pearson as GM
ReplyDeleteDon't forget WGN! Their local TV newscasts are quite popular, especially their morning, midday, and 9pm shows.
ReplyDeleteNo, didn't forget, just talking about the network O&Os. Their weekday morning show is especially storng and with talent that's off beat for sure.
ReplyDeleteThat makes sense. I appreciate the clarification.
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