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10. The Hearst Corporation owns KCCI and many other local TV stations across the US

Fri Nov 13, 2015, 12:11 PM

Nov 2015

List of assets owned by Hearst Corporation

Television

WCVB-TV (Boston, Massachusetts)
WMOR-TV (Tampa, FL)
WTAE-TV (Pittsburgh, PA)
WESH-TV (Orlando, FL)
WBAL-TV (Baltimore, MD)
WISN-TV (Milwaukee, WI)
WLWT-TV (Cincinnati, OH)
WMUR-TV (Manchester, NH)
KMBC-TV (Kansas City, MO)
KCWE-TV (Kansas City, MO)
WYFF-TV (Greenville, SC)
WDSU-TV (New Orleans, LA)
WPBF-TV (West Palm Beach, FL)
KOCO-TV (Oklahoma City, OK)
WGAL-TV (Lancaster, PA)
WXII-TV (Winston-Salem, NC)
WLKY-TV (Louisville, KY)
KOAT-TV (Albuquerque, NM)
KCRA-TV (Sacramento, CA)
KQCA-TV (Sacramento, CA)
KCCI-TV (Des Moines, IA)
KITV-TV (Honolulu, HI)
KETV-TV (Omaha, NE)
WAPT-TV (Jackson, MS)
WPTZ-TV/WNNE-TV (Burlington, VT)
KHBS-TV/KHOG-TV (Fort Smith, AR)
KSBW-TV (Salinas, CA)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_assets_owned_by_Hearst_Corporation#Television

(I had the wrong company in my other post so I deleted it.)

They also own a number of well known magazines and newspapers as well including Car and Driver, Cosmopolitan, Seventeen, Harper's Bazaar, Esquire etc etc. The Hearst Corporation is a media conglomerate that operates out of NYC.

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Sanders being rendered nonexistent by Iowa media <frustrated> [View all] CoffeeCat Nov 2015 OP

Wow. This is a very eye-opening OP. Thanks for pointing this stuff out 99th_Monkey Nov 2015 #1

Hmm...I wonder who is corporate owned! Rockyj Nov 2015 #104

The mass media in Iowa is every bit as far right as the folks that live there...the media there is Fred Sanders Nov 2015 #2

No, the media is in the tank for the establishment Fumesucker Nov 2015 #5

I posted evidence of what is happening... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #6

the 1% own everything questionseverything Nov 2015 #41

SOP RichVRichV Nov 2015 #42

Thank you for the reminder... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #63

Contact the station manager and ask if they are following a Separate but Equal policy appalachiablue Nov 2015 #131

This is the primary, not the general. Media has its preference in each party. merrily Nov 2015 #28

news journalism is expected to be unbiased bread_and_roses Nov 2015 #126

I was replying to Sanders who posted that media does not favor Hillary. merrily Nov 2015 #127

Ah - I see bread_and_roses Nov 2015 #128

I know the feeling. I did, too and I haven't had any yet. It's making as we speak. merrily Nov 2015 #129

The corporate media is in the tank for corporate candidates mountain grammy Nov 2015 #130

I think that is if one accepts the scientific polling...the frontrunner of three will get attention Fred Sanders Nov 2015 #134

I seriously believe the media isn't interested in Bernie's mountain grammy Nov 2015 #136

Campaign ads are a huge source of media revenue, they will do nothing to endanger that Fumesucker Nov 2015 #3

Yep...the corp media knows which side ... tex-wyo-dem Nov 2015 #22

At this point they're buttering both sides of the bread. Extra thick. aidbo Nov 2015 #98

^^ This. When a campaign makes huge ad buys, it not just about airing commercials. n/t winter is coming Nov 2015 #60

this is what we're up against ibegurpard Nov 2015 #4

As Bernie has said , he needs our help. kacekwl Nov 2015 #96

Or leafletting with informational flyers dreamnightwind Nov 2015 #97

Good start. kacekwl Nov 2015 #99

Here you go dreamnightwind Nov 2015 #101

Thank you for the information. SamKnause Nov 2015 #7

This message was self-deleted by its author think Nov 2015 #8

You will vote for whomever you are told to vote for. Binkie The Clown Nov 2015 #9

That's a quote from Plucketeer Nov 2015 #46

Ha! SammyWinstonJack Nov 2015 #73

The Hearst Corporation owns KCCI and many other local TV stations across the US think Nov 2015 #10

Thanks for this, very helpful info. that shows the too large scope of Media companies. appalachiablue Nov 2015 #89

Yes. Journalism is dead. tecelote Nov 2015 #120

K&R Corporate Media sux Cosmic Kitten Nov 2015 #11

Well That's Interesting . . . Gamecock Lefty Nov 2015 #12

what was there to be offended by then? retrowire Nov 2015 #16

What does poll numbers have to do with media coverage? RichVRichV Nov 2015 #44

What are you talking about, the media HATES Hillary with the passion of a thousand burning benghazis yodermon Nov 2015 #13

Nope... tex-wyo-dem Nov 2015 #25

Spot on! Bubzer Nov 2015 #37

If a station did she favoritism towards Bernie or O'Malley, I doubt that that station LiberalArkie Nov 2015 #47

the establishment will not let Bernie get a fair chance retrowire Nov 2015 #14

Yes. The game is rigged by the media. Censorship, corruption, cheating, whatever word you choose it GoneFishin Nov 2015 #15

another reason I'll have a hard time Pharaoh Nov 2015 #17

See posts # 19 and # 30 for Sanders coverage. He is not being ignored riversedge Nov 2015 #36

Again, you posted very short... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #71

This is a good reason why our presidential candidates should not be decided by a few avaistheone1 Nov 2015 #18

Here's more local media "ignoring" Bernie Sanders... brooklynite Nov 2015 #19

So---Sanders is not being ignorned. Thanks riversedge Nov 2015 #33

***ARE YOU FLIPPING KIDDING ME?!?! Please read this!!*** CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #66

The primary season relieves them of having to report news.. roody Nov 2015 #125

Alternatives to MSM kenn3d Nov 2015 #20

I suggest the term "CCM," Corporate Controlled Media. Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #106

That's very good, 'The CCM'. The growing power of corporate control of the news media was appalachiablue Nov 2015 #133

Seminal film. We are mad as hell. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #135

An "evil liberal media" post in the DU? Tarc Nov 2015 #21

I was thinking ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #34

Evil but not liberal. n/t Admiral Loinpresser Nov 2015 #107

Perhaps, you haven't noticed ... 1StrongBlackMan Nov 2015 #117

No. AlbertCat Nov 2015 #51

I never said the media was liberal... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #82

You're right. Much of the media, as you say, "is clearly biased against Clinton." pnwmom Nov 2015 #110

These tactics are exactly why I dont want her in the white house. Bubzer Nov 2015 #23

And this is why we need more debates. We the people have jwirr Nov 2015 #29

I very much agree. Bubzer Nov 2015 #39

How is Hillary using "these underhanded tactics"?? Be specific and back up your accusations related riversedge Nov 2015 #35

I wasn't going to respond, but this is too good to pass up Bubzer Nov 2015 #138

I grew up in Iowa. What locality does KCCI serve? And jwirr Nov 2015 #24

KCCI is the CBS affiliate that covers the Des Moines Metro area... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #67

The Register used to have more balance. However, I would jwirr Nov 2015 #90

I think Iowans are especially sensitive to this... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #93

Get some complaints going over the net about media coverage. jwirr Nov 2015 #95

Same shit in Floriduh. Bernie is invisible in the supposedly "liberal" Tampa Bay Times Fuddnik Nov 2015 #26

Thanks for the Information... LovingA2andMI Nov 2015 #27

I'm not sure your sampling is representative kristopher Nov 2015 #30

Of course, I wasn't suggesting that Sanders was never mentioned... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #77

Agree with most but GitRDun Nov 2015 #31

"It's not fair. Can't she fight fair?" You are directing your anger at the wrong person riversedge Nov 2015 #32

No worries. They will all watch the debate tomorrow. Dawgs Nov 2015 #38

DVR, recorders, 1,000 replays on MSNBC and a little channel flipping Sheepshank Nov 2015 #68

Right, because most Americans just love DVRing politics to watch at a later time. Dawgs Nov 2015 #69

Actually they are undefeated now and maybe will clinch a spot in the championship game... cascadiance Nov 2015 #85

Not only do they have a football in the evening at the same time, but a record crowd wrestling match cascadiance Nov 2015 #113

The same Iowa media that completely failed to vet Joni Ernst in 2014. bullwinkle428 Nov 2015 #40

It's very telling to me that they won't even report the horse race! Ed Suspicious Nov 2015 #43

Nope - she is not going to fight fair because then she'll lose TBF Nov 2015 #45

Hillary Clinton wants to be President. LuvLoogie Nov 2015 #62

Call the media out for it like Angela (under the article) did. Jarqui Nov 2015 #48

#1 sign a campaign is losing? They and their followers blame the media. MohRokTah Nov 2015 #49

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Most of us understood the media is owned by corporations that censor the news as seen fit think Nov 2015 #78

smacks of corruption, unfair advantage... a deliberate coup between Clinton and the corporate media AlbertCat Nov 2015 #50

"corruption"..."a deliberate coup"... brooklynite Nov 2015 #55

Why not tell us how you really feel? AlbertCat Nov 2015 #80

It's just that Bernie Sanders doesnt have a chance to win and most people know it. moobu2 Nov 2015 #52

And comments like that are going to do you a lot of good come general election time when Still In Wisconsin Nov 2015 #59

Whereas comments like Clinton is "corrupt" will do a lot of good rounding up votes for Bernie... brooklynite Nov 2015 #65

Agreed. People on both sides of this Still In Wisconsin Nov 2015 #79

Historically, Clinton doesn't have a chance to win, either. Goblinmonger Nov 2015 #61

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"By a wide margin, Democrats view Sen. Hillary Clinton (N.Y.) as the party's candidate Goblinmonger Nov 2015 #72

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And Clinton supporters aren't going to get people to support her Goblinmonger Nov 2015 #75

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Make sure to call them moonbat idealists or something of the like also. Still In Wisconsin Nov 2015 #87

And this time there is more pressure through Citizen's United... cascadiance Nov 2015 #88

It's just that Bernie Sanders doesnt have a chance to win AlbertCat Nov 2015 #76

You shouldn't accuse Hillary for the lack of media coverage . FloridaBlues Nov 2015 #54

Media coverage of anything... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #86

The lack of fairness is mainly what I was referring to in the post up Re the Plessy v. Ferguson SC appalachiablue Nov 2015 #137

Perhaps Senator Sanders could have ventured forth from his hamlet LuvLoogie Nov 2015 #56

LOL SunSeeker Nov 2015 #64

The same happened to Edwards in 2008 in Iowa. bvar22 Nov 2015 #57

Fair fights are for suckers. Don't expect one. Jester Messiah Nov 2015 #58

I used to work at KCRG in Cedar Rapids area... cascadiance Nov 2015 #83

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The big shots realize that Hillary is the only candidate who is safe for them. Doctor_J Nov 2015 #91

K N R Faux pas Nov 2015 #92

Have you gotten the DNC "official" party survey yet, CoffeeCat? MrMickeysMom Nov 2015 #94

It's NOT Just In IOWA, Listen To ANY MSM Channel And All ChiciB1 Nov 2015 #100

Ignore him and he will go away? Is that the strategy? eom guillaumeb Nov 2015 #102

Have you tried contacting them in any way? merrily Nov 2015 #103

No but that is a good idea (nt) CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #111

I'm encouraged, actually. We knew this was happening. PatrickforO Nov 2015 #105

It may be too late SmittynMo Nov 2015 #108

What is interesting is that those same Democrats that just a few years ago were upset at the rhett o rick Nov 2015 #109

Update: Tomorrow's debate in Des Moines... CoffeeCat Nov 2015 #112

And it seems to be working. Le Taz Hot Nov 2015 #114

CBS Enthusiast Nov 2015 #115

when bernie fails to be elected it will be his fault no one else. stonecutter357 Nov 2015 #116

I think in spite of the media madokie Nov 2015 #118

Corporate media doesn't mention anti-corporate candidate. raouldukelives Nov 2015 #119

It is simple, the wealthiest control all the information and Hillary is their friend. Todays_Illusion Nov 2015 #121

The Des Moines Register is just as bad. roody Nov 2015 #122

It's Bernie's message they want to surpress. jalan48 Nov 2015 #123

This would make an excellent letter to the editor. CrispyQ Nov 2015 #124

Kicked and recommended. Uncle Joe Nov 2015 #132