A Visit From Corporate

April 30, 2008

Attention: WHNT Staff
Regarding: Visit From Corporate

Staff:

By and large, the visit by our leaders at the corporate office went pretty well.
They were very complimentary of the work we do here at WHNT, and are very optimistic
about the performance of our sales and news department.

They were very skillful at offering constructive feedback on how we can reach our personal and professional goals. We're splitting some very fine hairs here. You, as a staff do great work, and in many cases, the move from great to creating a new
standard is the hardest improvement in our work environment.

However....

There are some things we need to keep in mind. While I appreciate the enthusiasm
of the staff, there are some eccentricities that need to be addressed which can be a detriment to our performing at a high level.

For example....

*The folks at corporate paid for our brand new hardwood (laminate) floors. They were very surprised to watch the production department skateboard races. Does the production department really do this every Monday and Wednesday at 1pm?

*The corporate vice-president has a sense of humor. But after being asked "Hey, can I wire up the digital channel to my bedroom? That is where the magic really happens" 32 times, the novelty wears off.

*Anchors-I know that it's an old joke to say "Hey, I'm Jerry Hayes and I'm wearing no pants" while on the anchor desk. Please, in the future, wear pants during the news. I thought you were just kidding.

*The newsroom does not have a two-drink minimum.
The sign stating such has been taken down.

*Meterologists-Please, under no circumstance,
use the weather computers to play Grand Theft Auto 4.

*Corporate News Director's Jacket-Never tell the corporate news director that somewhere there is a horse with no blanket if you don't like his jacket.
It cost more than you make in 3 weeks.
Especially if you aren't working here anymore.

*News Vans-I don't care if you finished 2nd in the Late Model Sportsmen Division.
Skylink is not to be raced at the Huntsville Speedway.

*Reenacting your favorite episode of Andy Griffith
is not a good use of time between the 6 and 10pm news.

*Crime Reporters-Don't end your story with
"DON'T MAKE ME COME TO YOUR HOUSE!"

*Letterman-Don't call the Letterman office and ask how wide the gap is between his front teeth.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

WHNT Management