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Katie Couric Makes History Again

Katie Couric hasn’t even appeared on-air as CBS’ new lead anchor and she’s already helping the network make history. CBS has just announced that it will become the first network to simulcast its evening news broadcast online, starting on the night of Couric’s debut as anchor September 5th. This is big news in the world of broadcast journalism as all of the networks have aggressively pushed their newscasts onto the Web over the past couple of years. They have been almost forced to do so since the audience for evening newscasts has plummeted in recent years. The idea to simulcast … Continue reading →

Katie Couric Looking For Love

I remember the day former “Today” show co-host Katie Couric retuned to work following the death of her husband Jay Monahan. Her normally peppy voice cracked as she publicly thanked viewers who had sent her letters of support during her personal tragedy. It choked me up. I remember thinking that it was bad enough that she was a young widow and forced to be single mother to her two young girls, but having to cope with an indescribable loss in front of an audience of millions had to be excruciatingly painful. That’s why I was happy to hear that Couric … Continue reading →

Katie’s New Commercials

Have you seen the new commercials on CBS featuring Katie Couric? Ironically, the soon to be first woman solo anchor of a network evening newscast is barely on air long enough to be recognized. Call it a soft sell… I mean really soft. The new commercial that has just begun airing on CBS News programs is considered the first step in introducing the former “Today” show host to viewers. If you haven’t seen it yet, here’s basically what you are missing: Current “CBS Evening News” anchor, Bob Schieffer introduces Couric to viewers; he ad-libs; you see a quick shot of … Continue reading →

Katie Couric Needs Your Help!

Incoming CBS evening-news anchor Katie Couric wants to hear from you. The former “Today” show host named as the first woman solo anchor of a network evening newscast, is embarking on a six-city tour where she will meet informally with viewers like you to hear what you’re interested in seeing on the news. Couric’s first stop will be Denver, Colorado on July 13th. While her visit is still a few weeks away, starting today (June 26, 2006), Denver residents can visit cbsdenver.com and fill out a questionnaire. One hundred people representing a cross section of the community will be invited … Continue reading →