Sunbeam Television is adding an hour to the morning newscasts of its two owned stations, Miami Fox affiliate WSVN and Boston independent WHDH.
Starting Monday, June 29, the stations will add an additional hour from 10 to 11 a.m., making a six hour show from 5 to 11 a.m., Monday through Friday.
“Our loyal viewers continue to turn to 7 News as they start their day,” said Paul Magnes, co-president and gm of Sunbeam Television. “Our Today in Florida morning show, consistently outdelivers the competition. Adding the extra hour, builds on our success.”
Today in Florida on WSVN will be anchored by Vanessa Borge, Ethan Calloway, Alex De Armas and an anchor yet to be named. Today in New England will be anchored by Amaka Ubaka, Brandon Gunnoe, Amanda Crawford and an anchor yet to be named.
“WHDH’s Today in New England continues to demonstrate ratings success, as the second most watched newscast amongst local and national morning newscasts,” said Jimmy Rogers, WHDH vice president and gm. “The expansion of news, especially in the morning, fits in perfectly with what viewers expect from the trusted brand of 7 News.”
At Miami’s WSVN, The Sherri Shepherd Show, which currently airs at 10 a.m., will now be broadcast Monday through Friday at 11 a.m., and at Boston’s WHDH, Today in New England will replace Dateline at 10.