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Former Atlanta TV anchor speaks

Posted on May 7, 2010 by Steve Burns

CBS and CNN are discussing a partnership. ABC News downsizes hundreds of workers. CBS’ Atlanta affiliate partners with a local radio station for sports coverage. The technology-induced bad news is piling up on TV now just as it has been … Continue reading →

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Pitts, “60 Minutes” and Dan Rather

Posted on October 15, 2009 by Steve Burns

Byron Pitts recalls meeting with fellow “60 Minutes” correspondent and broadcasting legend Dan Rather before Pitts was to go to Afghanistan. “Who are the people you love?” Rather asked Pitts. After thinking about it and responding, Pitts said Rather continued, … Continue reading →

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Atlanta flood of 2009: Twitter survives

Posted on September 23, 2009 by Steve Burns

It had been raining for several days in the Atlanta area, already a strange occurrence. But when the skies opened up in overnight hours of Sept. 20-21, 2009, it set off quite a bit of havoc in roadways and residential areas. … Continue reading →

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Why local TV news still matters

Posted on July 27, 2009 by Steve Burns

Readers of this and other blogs know that broadcast TV stations in Atlanta and elsewhere are suffering the same problems as newspapers and magazines. Mainly, ad revenue going online. Also, people are now aware they can watch network news programs … Continue reading →

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Atlanta TV looks at itself

Posted on June 10, 2009 by Steve Burns

Terms like “flipper” and “hybrid” were discussed. But the scene was not the Georgia Aquarium or a car dealer. Rather, an Atlanta Press Club luncheon was the site as news directors of the four major local network affiliates formed a … Continue reading →

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Schieffer faces Atlanta

Posted on October 1, 2008 by Steve Burns

Bob Schieffer, veteran CBS reporter and anchor, looked every bit the weathered, veteran journalist when he stood up to address the Atlanta Press Club on Sept. 30. But when he spoke, he was as enthusiastic as a rookie, optimistic about … Continue reading →

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