John Kiesewetter: Media Beat

  • John Kiesewetter by Jim Borgman
    John Kiesewetter by Jim Borgman

For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter has been the source for information about all things in local media – comings and goings, local people appearing on the big or small screen, special programs, and much more.

Local media is still his beat and he’s bringing his interest, curiosity, contacts and unique style to Cincinnati Public Radio and 91.7 WVXU.

Contact John at johnkiese@yahoo.com.

Catching Up To Cincinnati TV Changes

By • Jul 1, 2015

Before the July ratings sweeps start tomorrow, here’s an update on the changes at TV stations since the first of the year:

WKRC-TV: The biggest news by far is that Channel 12, first in the news ratings for years, is changing news directors. Kirk Varner’s last day is Friday. I can’t remember a TV station letting the news director go  during a sweeps month.

TV Kiese, At Your Service

By • Jul 1, 2015

When I learned that The Enquirer was eliminating the TV/Media beat late last year, I jokingly asked my old friend Howard Wilkinson: Is there an empty desk at WVXU next to you for me?

Turns out there is.

John Kiesewetter Talks About Local Media And Bringing His Blog To WVXU.org

By Mark Heyne • Jul 1, 2015

For more than 30 years, John Kiesewetter was THE source for information about the local media, keeping audiences informed about the people and projects involved in the entertainment industry through his column and blog for The Cincinnati Enquirer.

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