It’s Not Your Father’s Late News At Fox O&Os
The 16 Fox-owned stations that produce news are trying to change the way they do latenight news and “break out of the box.” Among the innovations are debates, interviews and commentary about controversial local issues. Says AR&D’s Jerry Gumbert: “Fox realizes, perhaps better than some broadcasters, that the same old content and same old format and presentation style are barriers to future growth and relevancy with consumers.”
Jose Rios will coordinate all digital news applications for FTS, including mobile applications, as well as working with the stations to develop news talent and identify social media opportunities.
Twentieth Television has signed the network’s O&Os for the hit show when it makes its weekend broadcast syndication debut in fall 2013.
