Re: WTHT morning crew gets the axe

[Dib9@aol.com]

Chuck makes some good points.  WMTW has invested in some good talent, built a 
new facility in Portland, and increased their promotion of the station.  (I 
understand they have the cash to make the investments from selling their 
cable properties in PA.)  Production values on the news has improved, but 
time will tell if this is a long-term commitment to success.  In my opinion, 
it will take more than they have done so far for WMTW to break out of their 
traditional third place position.

They have yet to do anything to convince me that they will make their radio 
properties in Portland a success.

-- Dan Billings, Bowdoinham, Maine

In a message dated 9/17/00 5:08:32 PM Eastern Daylight Time, Chuckigo writes:

<< Actually, Dan, the ownership at WMTW are committed to making a very good 
go of it in Portland, as evidenced by their "squiring" of John Doherty back 
home and their addition, full time, of some very talented broadcast 
journalists, including Dick Gosselin  >>