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CBS ATLANTA DEBUTS GROUNDBREAKING AR/VR NEWS OPERATION ON SEPT. 15, LED BY AWARD-WINNING ANCHOR JOBINA FORTSON-EVANS
New 6:00 PM and 11:00 PM Newscasts Mark the Official Launch of CBS Atlanta’s Local News Operations and the Region’s First Fully Immersive AR/VR News Studio Watch Time Capsule of AR/VR Newsroom Here Jobina Fortson-Evans ATLANTA – Sept. 9, 2025 – CBS Atlanta announces the official launch of its local newsroom and the debut of its state-of-the-art augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) news studio on Monday, Sept. 15 – the first of its kind in the area. Leading this next-generation news experience is three-time Emmy Award-winning journalist and Atlanta native Jobina Fortson-Evans...
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CBS BOSTON (WBZ-TV) NAMES ROB CARTWRIGHT AS VICE PRESIDENT OF NEWS
BOSTON – Sept. 4, 2025 – CBS Boston announced today that Rob Cartwright has been named vice president of news for WBZ-TV, his first day is Sept. 29. He will report to Johnny Green, president and general manager of CBS Boston (WBZ-TV). Cartwright joins WBZ from CBS affiliate KEYE-TV in Austin, and Telemundo Austin, where he served as news director since 2014. Cartwright has nearly 30 years of experience in broadcast journalism. “Rob is a proven newsroom leader with a passion for local journalism and a track record of excellence,” said Green. “His experience, integrity and dedication to c...
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CBS MINNESOTA (WCCO) UNVEILS REVAMPED AFTERNOON AND EVENING LINEUP; DEBUTS NEW GAME SHOW BEGINNING SEPT. 8
New Game Show and Anchor Shifts Debut as Part of Station’s Strategic Programming Refresh Amelia Santaniello/Credit: CBS Minnesota; The Perfect Line/Credit: CBS Media Ventures Anchor Photos Here MINNEAPOLIS – Sept. 2, 2025 – CBS Minnesota (WCCO) announced today new programming changes to its afternoon and evening lineups. Beginning Monday, Sept. 8, the station will air the new game show THE PERFECT LINE at 3:00 PM and introduce strategic anchor shifts during the 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 10:00 PM newscasts, including well-known co-anchor Amelia Santaniello, who has been with the station...
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CBS ATLANTA BUILDS A NEWS TEAM ROOTED IN COMMUNITY AS IT ROLLS OUT LOCAL NEWS AND WEATHER OPERATIONS
CBS Transitions Its Network Programming in Atlanta Beginning Aug. 16 to WUPA, Channel 69 Local Weather Coverage Launches Aug. 18 Headshots Here ATLANTA – Aug. 14, 2025 – CBS Atlanta is launching its local news and weather operations with a team deeply connected to the city and its surrounding communities. From the newsroom to the control room – and now the weather – the station is powered by journalists, creatives and leaders who live in or hail from the region, bringing authentic local insight to every story and forecast. Beginning Saturday, Aug. 16, viewers will make the switch to CB...
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CBS ATLANTA SENIOR LEADERSHIP TEAM ANNOUNCED AS NETWORK PROGRAMMING MOVES TO WUPA CHANNEL 69 ON AUG. 16
CBS Atlanta’s News Operations Will Debut in September with a Focus on Community Journalism Serving Greater Atlanta ATLANTA – Aug. 6, 2025 –CBS Stations today announced the senior leadership team for its owned station CBS Atlanta. The station will be led by Tom Canedo, the president and general manager for what was previously WUPA, now known as CBS Atlanta. Shawn Hoder will serve as vice president and news director, and Barbara Roeder will be vice president of sales. The appointments come as CBS prepares to transition its network programming in Atlanta beginning Aug. 16 to WUPA Channel 69. ...
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CBS NEW YORK LONGTIME WEEKEND ANCHOR MOVES TO WEEKDAY TEAM AS CO-ANCHOR AND CONTRIBUTING REPORTER
NEW YORK – July 9, 2025 – CBS New York announces Emmy Award-winning anchor Jessica Moore will transition from her weekend role to the weekday anchor team. Effective immediately, Moore will co-anchor the 5:00 PM newscast alongside Kristine Johnson. She will continue to report with an emphasis on political stories and hyperlocal topics that are important to tri-state area viewers. “I’m excited to join CBS New York’s weekday team and take on this new chapter in my career,” said Moore. “I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue telling meaningful stories and connecting with our viewers i...
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CBS STATIONS LAUNCHES CUTTING-EDGE AR/VR TECHNOLOGY-DRIVEN STUDIO IN TEXAS, TODAY, JUNE 23
Marks the Eighth AR/VR Rollout Nationwide CBS Texas chief meteorologist Mckenna King rehearsing on the AR/VR set Watch CBS Stations’ AR/VR Behind the Scenes DALLAS-FORT WORTH – June 23, 2025 – CBS Stations proudly announces the launch of its eighth state-of-the-art Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality (AR/VR) technology-driven studio at CBS Texas, making it the first station in the region to introduce this groundbreaking technology. CBS Texas will debut the AR/VR system on-air today, Monday, June 23, during the CBS News Texas newscast at 5:00 PM, led by first alert chief meteorologis...
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CBS LOS ANGELES UNVEILS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA’S FIRST AR/VR TECHNOLOGY STUDIO, REDEFINING WEATHER AND SPORTS COVERAGE
Time Capsule: Watch the AR/VR Studio Come to Life JUNE 11, 2025 – LOS ANGELES – CBS Los Angeles is proud to announce the launch of its groundbreaking AR/VR technology studio, the seventh and most advanced of its kind within the CBS Stations Group. Officially debuting Today, June 11 during the 9:00 AM newscast with meteorologist Paul Deanno, the technology-driven studio marks a transformative leap in how weather and sports are reported in Southern California. Located in a newly built state-of-the-art KCAL News studio, the new studio is the largest technology-driven facility in the CBS S...
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CBS STRENGTHENS LOCAL FOOTPRINT IN ATLANTA WITH NEW O&O NETWORK HOME, WUPA
WUPA Channel 69 to Deliver CBS’ Leading Entertainment, News and Sports Programming Beginning Aug. 16 New CBS-Owned Station Includes Launch of CBS News Atlanta Streaming Channel, Providing Around-the-Clock Weather, Traffic, Local and Breaking News Coverage for Regional Viewers NEW YORK, June 2, 2025 – CBS announces that WUPA Channel 69 will become the new CBS Network outlet in Atlanta, delivering CBS’ leading entertainment, news and sports programming beginning on Aug. 16. The move is part of CBS’ long-term strategic efforts to leverage the full power of the CBS stations portfolio and loca...
