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Guest Editorials, Media Watch, Opinions August 7, 2020

McBride: Sale of KTVA marks the end of an era in Alaska Broadcast History

There were three, then there were two and now there is one.

Media Watch December 1, 2017

KTUU’s political reporter Austin Baird hired as Walker’s press secretary

Baird deliberately took himself off any assignments related to the Legislature or Walker while considering the position.

Uncategorized January 4, 2017

State House Republicans Hire KTUU Reporter As Spokesman

Alaska State House Republicans have hired a new press secretary, and it’s a name you probably know.

Media Watch December 27, 2016

KTUU Maintains TV News Dominance, But KTVA Gains Morning Traction

When it comes to the fight for local news viewers in the Anchorage market, new ratings numbers show both KTUU-Channel 2 and KTVA-Channel 11 succumbing to national election “fatigue,” but their morning shows bucking the trend.

Media Watch September 6, 2016

Bad News For GCI: Anchorage TV News Summer Ratings Are Out

The latest Nielsen ratings for local television news stations show the revamped KTVA still trails longtime leader KTUU by a wide margin.

Media Watch July 18, 2016

May TV News Ratings For Anchorage Are Out…And Things Have Changed

The latest Nielsen ratings for local television news stations show the revamped KTVA not just stalled in its quest to compete with longtime ratings dominant KTUU, but actually losing ground.

Media Watch April 12, 2016

Ratings Are Out, Is KTVA Catching KTUU?

In 2013, local cable TV and data communications company GCI spent millions to buy and upgrade KTVA, in both technology and on-air talent, to compete with KTUU. It is now closing in on three years since KTVA launched their new slate of news products. Are those changes paying off?

Media Watch December 23, 2015