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June 30, 2024, a year ago, I started the Seattle Media Blog (MEDIA MAVEN) because I thought the television news landscape in the market finally needed some attention as well as some strong criticism.  The Seattle Times gave up because TV news didn't draw readers.  Although I have been harsh at times, in total, I believe it has brought important attention to issues that should be noticed, in numerous cases.  It also pointed out how shallow the tv news business continues to be, with my experience offering a experienced eye.

Thanks to you loyal readers, the blog has garnered 133,000 views and almost 1,000 comments along the way.   I appreciate you reading and I want your feedback.   Don't hesitate to write.    

I know the summer of news nuggets may be slow, but as fall approaches, we will see how the Fox 13 morning expansion and streaming changes evolve; if KIRO will hire more help to stop the erosion of staff and at least get a third weather anchor; if the new news boss at KOMO will add some fresh ideas instead of his old tricks and give more air time to Steve Soliz, and will KING add more news management power, now that ND Julie Wolfe has major regional responsibilities with multiple Tegna stations, and will it replace Met Mike Everett with a fulltime hire.

Anyway, wish the blog an HB and recommend any changes you would like to see.

Thanks again for reading, enjoying and commenting.

Wayne Lynch, the self-appointed Media Maven, LOL (picture 1967)

Comments

  1. AnonymousJune 30, 2025 at 6:03 PM

    I thoroughly appreciate your blog and check in 3 or 4 times a day. Thank you for taking on the task.

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  2. AnonymousJune 30, 2025 at 6:21 PM

    Seconded. Thank you, Wayne.

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  3. IDC9June 30, 2025 at 10:09 PM

    Happy Birthday, Seattle Media Maven blog! This has become by far the best source of information about what is happening with our local TV stations. With so much happening in the local TV landscape right now, Western Washington is fortunate to have someone staying on top of it who knows the industry inside and out. I have only been reading and commenting for the past few months, but have already gained a better understanding of the ins and outs of the stations I've been watching my entire life. I look forward to seeing where this blog goes next. Thank you, Wayne! Keep up the great work!

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  4. Wayne LJuly 1, 2025 at 8:55 AM

    Thank you so much, I appreciate all of your interest and kind words. At some point I may add a video component to the blog, commenting to supplement posts, but as they say in TV news, Only Time Will Tell."

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  5. ChrisJuly 1, 2025 at 9:39 AM

    Congrats on one year. Keep it up. Look forward to reading your posts.

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  6. AnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM

    I really appreciate your work and words. The public needs better reporting on local issues. I find local news to be a shadow of what it was 50 years ago.
    Seattle and surroundings would elect better leaders if news was more newsworthy and less just local entertainment

    Rich

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    1. IDC9July 1, 2025 at 5:41 PM

      I strongly agree that the public needs better reporting on local matters. Some stories are still covered quite well, but others are being ignored, especially outside of Seattle city limits. There are so many stories that are going unreported, its not even funny.

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  7. "Mark Felt"July 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM

    Congrats on your blog's one-year anniversary, Mr. Lynch. Its always good to have a veteran
    newsman of your expertise offering their two cents on the local media scene since the Times pretty much folded their TV section years back. I know you're a visual kind of journalist since you come from TV news, but you ever thought of a weekly podcast supplement since it takes less time in comparison to video as you have to create the graphics, the editing, etc. Your commentary is both insightful and with a hint of bashing that ticks off some, so if you do start something, I might as well call it "Lynch's Lynching". I only thought of it since "Wayne's World" was taken and you don't want us to belt out to Queen's "Bohemian Rhapsody" and your readers commenting "We're not worthy!". Congrats again, Mr. Lynch and happy to have offered some of my take on your blog over the past year.

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  8. "Mark Felt"July 1, 2025 at 1:35 PM

    Another name idea (as "Lynch's Lynching" is a bit too much) would be something done at the end of the week and it contains also a word found TV news scripts: "Wayne's Wrap".

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  9. Wayne LJuly 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM

    Thanks Felt, yeah that alliterative one won't fly...ever. I would probably do a newsletter instead of a podcast, but neither is on my radar right now. You never know, though. I very much enjoy your comments and those of other readers. I know I get a bit over critical at times, but I am developing some good sources regardless.

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  10. AnonymousJuly 1, 2025 at 3:22 PM

    Happy Anniversary to your blog and thank you for taking up the mantle to cover this subject niche! Very much appreciated!
    Isaac

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  11. Wayne LJuly 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM

    Thank You Isaac for reading and commenting. It's appreciated.

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  12. Mike BarerJuly 2, 2025 at 10:39 AM

    Well done! This has become a great daily read.

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