Posted by Stupid on May 12, 2009 at 13:05:29:
In Reply to: News Footage Sharing Off To A Smooth Start posted by chicagomedia.org on May 12, 2009 at 07:13:52:
It will be soon. You can bet on it. ABC7 has a serious advantage here.
Here's a recent example of how things will change: WFLD was the only station to be on the scene when Drew Peterson was arrested. They got the exclusive video. Under the new arrangement, that "exclusive" video would then be used by all stations contracted.
: Sharing of footage not obvious in local newscasts