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Nelson gets knocked and defensive



As I posted in my Emmy winners blog Saturday night, KING reporter Jim Nelson took shots at influencers who, in his award-winning statement, didn't measure up to telling the real stories like TV folk like him do.   I liked his take, but now, he is backpeddling.   Let me guess, too much bravado at the dinner after too much wine.   

Our friends at ftvlive.com posted this.  Jim, at least get a suit and shirt that fit.   

https://www.ftvlive.com/sqsp-test/2026/6/1/seattle-reporter-rips-influencers

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  1. IDC9June 2, 2026 at 1:04 AM

    Nelson doesn't need to backpeddle. What he said was spot on!

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    1. AnonymousJune 2, 2026 at 1:26 PM

      Nelson is not the first to have said it, Mark Anthony from Medium wrote a piece about this debate a few years back. Here's the link to the article: https://markanthony1965.medium.com/journalists-vs-influencers-we-are-not-the-same-95e4a31d565a

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    2. Wayne LJune 2, 2026 at 1:53 PM

      Thanks for this add to the site!

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  2. Mike B BarerJune 2, 2026 at 5:48 PM

    What a great speech. I wish he would have stuck to his guns. If any influencers are offended, then maybe they need to up their game.
    They also have a right to tell their side.

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