Why did JoAnne Purtan leave Channel 7?

Why did JoAnne Purtan leave Channel 7?

Purtan posted March 9 on her Facebook page that she would be leaving the E.W. Scripps-owned television station because of corporate restructuring. Her social media announcement was flooded with 5,300 Facebook responses representing a wave of disappointment and anger that Channel 7 was not renewing her contract.

Where did JoAnne Purtan go?

WOMC-FM (Detroit), which recently announced the arrival of former WXYZ-TV anchor Stephen Clark, has now announced a new morning show: “WOMC Mornings With Stephen Clark and JoAnne Purtan.”

What happened JoAnne Purtan?

Ex-WXYZ anchor JoAnne Purtan lands new job on WOMC with Stephen Clark. Like father, like daughter. WOMC-FM (104.3) announced Thursday morning that JoAnne Purtan will be the new co-host for the morning radio show with Stephen Clark that launched this week.

Who is JoAnne Purtan?

She is an Emmy Award-winning reporter who anchors “Action News at Noon” and co-anchors a 4 p.m. newscast, “The Now Detroit.” The Michigan State University graduate was previously a reporter and anchor at WRGB-TV in Albany, N.Y. She is the daughter of Detroit radio legend Dick Purtan.

Who owns Womc?

CBS Radio
WOMC 104.3 FM/Owner

Where did Kevin Jeanes go?

Kevin Jeanes joins WXYZ as the morning meteorologist.

How old is Jim Johnson Womc?

Jim Johnson (radio)

Jim Johnson
Born 1945 (age 75–76) Chicago, Illinois, U.S.
Career
Show The Roe Conn Show
Station(s) WLS-AM 890, Chicago

Where is Glenda Lewis WXYZ?

She is currently co-anchor of 7 Action News at 5 p.m. on Channel 7 and 7 Action News at 10pm on TV20 Detroit. Before working her way to her home town, Glenda began her career as a reporter/photographer at WBKB-TV in Alpena. She then moved on to WLNS-TV in Lansing as a reporter/anchor.

Why did Joanne Purtan leave WXYZ?

Veteran anchor and reporter JoAnne Purtan is parting ways with Detroit’s WXYZ-TV (Channel 7) next month because the station is not renewing her contract. Purtan, who has been with Channel 7 for 20 years, revealed her departure Friday on Facebook.

Why did Jennifer Purtan leave Channel 7 in Detroit?

Purtan, who has been with Channel 7 for 20 years, revealed her departure Friday on Facebook. She attributed it to the cost-cutting measures and corporate restructuring being done by the E.W. Scripps Co., which owns the Detroit TV station.

What happened to Kaitlin Purtan?

Purtan anchors the Channel 7 noon newscast. She said she will be leaving the station after her contract expires this month. Her last day will be March 23. An Emmy-winning anchor and reporter who also co-anchors “The Now Detroit” 4 p.m. newscast, Purtan is also the consumer reporter for “Don’t Waste Your Money” segments.

Why did sue Purtan leave Scripps News?

Purtan has won four local Emmy awards, including best news anchor. She and her husband, Eric, are the parents of two teenage children. Scripps has been undergoing a cost-cutting restructuring launched in 2017 to reduce its annual operating expenses by $30 million. Purtan confirmed her departure to the Free Press.

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