KIRO 7 anchor Aaron Wright threw it to a supposed consumer expert during the afternoon newscast Sunday and viewers got a commercial from an outfit called LOCALSTEALSANDDEALS.COM which hawks items like wearable cooling fans. This QVC-like advertisement was presented as if this was a “news you can use” item. Someone needs to call Jesse Jones. We done been ripped off by a once credible news source.
Fred Dowell • September 9, 2024
These are on other stations too I think Channel 4 has them and you know the prices aren’t that great they make it sound like it it
Just like watching the show on Channel 4 called Seattle refined. As far as I’m concerned that’s a half hour infomercial just with shorter segments
The company’s pay for that just like they would have commercial but they get extra minutes to sell their product and the host will talk up anything for the money he’s changed automobiles so many times and roofing companies and cabinet companies he’s just a money hoe
Lou Robbins • September 9, 2024
Yes, most of the daytime shows like New Day Northwest (KING 5) are selling the airtime in this way. Not enjoyable to watch.
Bob Tranch • September 8, 2024
Steals and Deals is run nationally during news shows.
Lou Robbins • September 8, 2024
I have a problem with the presentation. Run it as a spot, don’t present it as a news segment. KIRO 7’s credibility takes a hit each time. I suppose the financial kickback is worth it. That is all that matters to corporate after all.
Lou Robbins • September 9, 2024
So much for credible news sources. If they will sell peddle gadget sales as consumer news, what else will they give away for a price. It is BS and KIRO is in no way a trusted news source under these conditions.
Lou Robbins • September 8, 2024
Monique introduced another of these segments during the 5PM news.
Lou Robbins • September 8, 2024
WTF ? A disclaimer on the Steals website says: CBS will receive commission payments when you take advantage of these deals.