TWC Getting Back Into Weather?

[Star4000 Fan]

Maybe it is a sign that they are willing to take the risk to add part of a timeslot back for weather if the economy starts to recover a bit.

[TampaMillTWC88]

It is cool that they have the weather updates during longform. However, I wonder why they use the full screen only for those updates, rather than use it in general.

[TWCToday]

News = Views = $$

Not exactly. Adding a wider variety of content and stories keeps people interested and watching.  The way ratings are done means the longer you watch the higher the ratings. Higher ratings add up to higher advertising rates and more demand for ads.

Whatever the case may be, TWC has become a cash cow. That wasn't the case back in their early days.

I have no idea where you guys are getting this idea. The single most important goal of a company is to make a profit. That never has changed. User experience and quality products are second.  TWC's goal has been to make a profit from the get go. The only thing different now is that NBC is more aggressive with improving profits than Landmark was.

[Lobo70]

Here's an article on NBC's Weather Channel Revamp Forecasts Strong Chance of Less Weather

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-weather-channel-revamp-forecasts-32414

[colonieweather]

Here's an article on NBC's Weather Channel Revamp Forecasts Strong Chance of Less Weather

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-weather-channel-revamp-forecasts-32414

Just think, before I went to college for my broadcast meterology degree, I thought the Weather Channel was my dream job......yeah not so much..

[wxmediafan]

Here's an article on NBC's Weather Channel Revamp Forecasts Strong Chance of Less Weather

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-weather-channel-revamp-forecasts-32414

Just think, before I went to college for my broadcast meterology degree, I thought the Weather Channel was my dream job......yeah not so much..

I lost that dream 5, even 6 years ago.  The Weather Channel does not seem like a great place to work.  Maybe behind the scenes..

[TampaMillTWC88]

Here's an article on NBC's Weather Channel Revamp Forecasts Strong Chance of Less Weather

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-weather-channel-revamp-forecasts-32414

Just think, before I went to college for my broadcast meterology degree, I thought the Weather Channel was my dream job......yeah not so much..

I lost that dream 5, even 6 years ago.  The Weather Channel does not seem like a great place to work.  Maybe behind the scenes..

Why does NBC have to do this to TWC!!!!   

In actuality, I knew TWC would go in this direction eventually.   Just as long as there is still LOT8s and music, I'm fine. 

[Eric]

Once upon a time, each cable network had its own distinct identity and its own reason for being.  Roughly 10-15 years ago, they started to slowly meld into a little bit of the same thing on each network, with just a hint of what previously made each network unique.

For example, "Sci Fi" is now "SyFy" to downplay its previous focus on science fiction.  "The Learning Channel" is now "TLC," and its programming is now lacking in anything that could be termed "learning."  "ABC Family" keeps the word "Family" in its name because it is contractually obligated to do so, but that's where anything "Family" begins and ends.  Fox News and MSNBC are no longer news organizations, but "analysis and opinion" networks, although only MSNBC openly states that.  Basically, it's only ESPN that hasn't changed its focus over the decades.

[Anistorm]

Here's an article on NBC's Weather Channel Revamp Forecasts Strong Chance of Less Weather

http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/blogs/live-feed/nbcs-weather-channel-revamp-forecasts-32414

I made a thread about it. Go here.

[TWCDude]

Whatever the case may be, TWC has become a cash cow. That wasn't the case back in their early days.

That's what all companies are nowadays.

That's true, indeed.

[Lightning]

Once upon a time, each cable network had its own distinct identity and its own reason for being.  Roughly 10-15 years ago, they started to slowly meld into a little bit of the same thing on each network, with just a hint of what previously made each network unique.

For example, "Sci Fi" is now "SyFy" to downplay its previous focus on science fiction.  "The Learning Channel" is now "TLC," and its programming is now lacking in anything that could be termed "learning."  "ABC Family" keeps the word "Family" in its name because it is contractually obligated to do so, but that's where anything "Family" begins and ends.  Fox News and MSNBC are no longer news organizations, but "analysis and opinion" networks, although only MSNBC openly states that.  Basically, it's only ESPN that hasn't changed its focus over the decades.

What about CNN?

[Zach]

Once upon a time, each cable network had its own distinct identity and its own reason for being.  Roughly 10-15 years ago, they started to slowly meld into a little bit of the same thing on each network, with just a hint of what previously made each network unique.

For example, "Sci Fi" is now "SyFy" to downplay its previous focus on science fiction.  "The Learning Channel" is now "TLC," and its programming is now lacking in anything that could be termed "learning."  "ABC Family" keeps the word "Family" in its name because it is contractually obligated to do so, but that's where anything "Family" begins and ends.  Fox News and MSNBC are no longer news organizations, but "analysis and opinion" networks, although only MSNBC openly states that.  Basically, it's only ESPN that hasn't changed its focus over the decades.

What about CNN?

CNN isnt NBC owned..

[WeatherSTARIII]

Whatever the case may be, TWC has become a cash cow. That wasn't the case back in their early days.

That's what all companies are nowadays.

That's true, indeed.

I agree, big corprations are evil.

[TWCToday]

I agree, big corprations are evil.

Thats not a fair statement. There are plenty of good big corporations/companies

[WeatherSTARIII]

I agree, big corprations are evil.

Thats not a fair statement. There are plenty of good big corporations/companies

But NBC is evil.