Nothing we didn’t already know though. SCA have come off a very low base to align with the #2 metro network (exc. Tas). Of course they’re going to see a huge boost.
Likewise WIN comes from a higher base to settle with the 3rd network. WIN would be dreaming if they didn’t see that coming.
Actually in Tasmania, the Nine affiliate is now TDT - a 50/50 joint venture between SCA and WIN.
Aside from that, those stats made rather interesting reading. One wonders if the ratings of SCA Nine in Regional QLD, Southern NSW/ACT and Victoria will increase further once the regional editions of Nine News launch early next year.
It’s hard to see how WIN will afford to keep their local news bulletins pumping with lower ratings, lower advertising fees and new competition in 2017.
If WIN were smart they would have negotiated with Ten to keep 100% of ad revenue booked in any airings of WIN News, rather than handing 35% of it over to Ten in the affiliate deal
That would give WIN 35% more revenue airing WIN News verses Family Fued - and make the local news more sustainable
This is the system US local stations use - which is why local news thrives in the US. Stations get to keep all the ad revenue from it.
Just spotted this as well!
More than what Ten have done so far I’m sure (of course that wouldn’t be hard! 
).
Mind you, it looks like all of the metros have decided against anything festive this year (even Nine).
Have noticed tonight that WIN are using the same style to Ten for this year’s BBL on their sponsor billboards. Looks good. SC used to use custom-made billboards which were usually a horror show (who’d have thought? 
).
Haven’t watched WIN for ages it seems but watched the WBBL tonight, even I noticed how crap the quality was. Is it just Tassie this bad?
Nope, WIN Victoria viewers are in the same boat apparently according to a mate of mine.
Nine in Brisbane produced a one hour program that was broadcast last week “Christmas in Brisbane”. There was a live component but it was mainly recorded items that have a heavy commercial tie in.
It seems like something a regional broadcaster could also manage. So there could be a Christmas in each region that was hosted by a a couple of WIN presenters/anchors/weather or possibly also with someone from Ten. Some segments about shopping opportunities in the major centres, tourist attractions in the area, leisure activities, holiday safety advice, info on local events including any notable sports. With WIN’s local news bulletins, those reporters could be used to file extended versions of some of the filler pieces that are often seen in local news. Seems like something that could pay for itself with product placement.
Funny you say that - I just saw an ad on WIN in Albury that was a montage of several advertisers wishing viewers a Merry Christmas. I assume this was compiled by WIN.
Something interesting from the ratings year…
WIN (Ch 10 affiliate) actually beat TDT (Ch 9 affiliate)'s main channel 
It was nearly the same in regional WA as we’ll (WIN vs. WDT)!
NB/
Although is exception made in 2016, due to the affiliate changeover?
WIN spent half of the year as a Nine affiliate. This would
Be why.
As far as I know though “year to date” was only being counted July 1 onwards after the switch - according to regional tam
Yeah, that’s the one.
WIN Shepparton has done this for many years, dating back to the GMV-6 days!
others might been temporary til they got a new one 
You will watch win television… You will watch win television… Aaaaaannnnddd you’re back in the room!
