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Ex Seattle TV station boss to retire.

 


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/

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  1. AnonymousJune 19, 2025 at 12:09 PM

    This GM is responsible for parting ways with Brandi Kruse at a time when Kruse was beginning to drift towards her current influencer persona.

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    1. IDC9June 19, 2025 at 11:28 PM

      If Oliver hadn't parted ways with Kruse when she did, Kruse probably would have left on her own as her influencer persona grew.

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  2. Wayne LJune 19, 2025 at 12:33 PM

    Yes, she succeeded Pam Pearson as GM

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  3. IDC9June 19, 2025 at 11:26 PM

    Don't forget WGN! Their local TV newscasts are quite popular, especially their morning, midday, and 9pm shows.

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  4. Wayne LJune 20, 2025 at 9:08 AM

    No, 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.

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  5. IDC9June 20, 2025 at 6:32 PM

    That makes sense. I appreciate the clarification.

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