Oregon Media Insiders

It is becoming increasingly obvious that the only reason John Tamerlano has a job as GM of KATU is because of his relationship with Fisher's President and CEO, Collen Brownn. In his 20 months at the helm, our 5pm news now generates less than a 3 household rating, and our sales revenue places us in 5th place in the market. His changes and big plans have certainly strengthened our station!!

As a sales department, we are struggling to sell and deliver minimum 2 demo ratings for adults 25-54. Only the 6:30 and 11pm newscasts deliver these market minimums. We are getting killed on buys with these dismal ratings, while the self-named JT has his big smile, and sprints from meeting to meeting like a rat on speed. When he's not doing that, he is composing who knows what on his office drafting table like he is some type of creative genius.

And now he has been promoted to VP of Sales for Fisher Broadcasting. He can't even effectively run the station, and his buddy Colleen Brown gives him more responsibility, and I am sure, a lot more money.

When will the insanity stop?????????!!!!!!!!!!