Director's Cut Blog with Frank Macek

By Frank Macek Viewers across Northeast Ohio have been reaching out with thoughtful questions about WKYC and the future of local television. Here are five of the most common—and my answers. 1. “Why has WKYC had such a big turnover of anchors and reporters lately?” — Sarah, Parma My Answer: Turnover is nothing new in TV news, but it feels faster today. Reporters often see Cleveland as a stepping stone to larger markets. At the same time, tighter budgets mean fewer long-term contracts, so staff changes happen more quickly. WKYC is far from alone in this—it’s an industry-wide trend. Just in the past couple of years, familiar faces like Matt Rascon, Kaitor Kay, Stacia Naquin, Jiovanni Leggi, Bryan McCray, Bri Buckley, and even evening anchor Laura Caso have moved on. Some left for bigger opportunities, others for different career paths, and a few for personal reasons. It’s a reminder of how fluid this business really is.

By Frank Macek Ever wonder what really goes on behind the scenes at WKYC? In this edition of  Hey Frank! , I’m answering real questions from viewers across Northeast Ohio—no scripts, just straight talk. From how stories are picked to whether automation runs the newsroom, you asked, and I’m here to break it all  down. Let’s dive in.

Frank Macek @maceknewsnation I put out the call, and you answered filling my inbox with emails for our first session of " Hey Frank ." This gives you a chance to ask questions about the things you see on WKYC regarding our news  product, NBC programming, on-air talent or the station's community outreach programs. Don't forget, you can email me your questions at fmacek@wkyc.com So let's get started with our first edition... ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hey Frank - "How are the ratings? Can you post them for the public to see?  - Joseph Hey Joseph - The station remains very competitive in all our news time periods. We are giving long-time news leader WJW a run for its money in the morning time slots and during the evening. I can not post specific ratings numbers due to Nielsen rules and regulations. Plus, I do not see the daily numbers or put much stock into them. W...

By Frank Macek @maceknewsnation Ever wondered about something you see on the air at WKYC Studios? Submit your questions and I'll do my best to answer them in an upcoming edition of "Hey Frank." Keep in mind, I can not divulge station secrets or address rumors, but I will honestly try and answer questions about the programing and people you see on 3. Please email me at fmacek@wkyc.com . (I will not publish your email addresses on the blog, but would appreciate you providing your first name that I will use as part of the feature format.)