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Monday, April 06, 2009

The end of the “Star Anchor” era, plus life after TV

Michael Malone of Broadcasting & Cable takes a look at the changing game of local TV news. From the changing roles of TV anchors to life after TV.

Dawn of the Post “Star Anchor” Era
Bye-bye, Ron Burgundy—big-contract newsreaders are being pushed to extinction by hungry (and cheap) multitasking reporters.

Life After Local TV
Former anchors find fulfillment—and sometimes riches—after leaving the station world. CONTACT: Leave me a Houston or Texas media news tip | COMMENT: Click to leave your thoughts on this post here