Will It Ever End?

Sources tell FTVLive that Nexstar is trying to crack down on talent at KTLA using their social media and airtime to pimp products, goods or services.

Word is that Nexstar has sent corporate people into the station to meet with a number of talent, trying to explain to them that it is conflict and against FCC rules to do so.

But, insiders at KTLA tell FTVLive that the practice has gone on so long, it’s like it is almost part of the fabric of the station. “Talent in denial and not taking it seriously,” said one station employee to FTVLive.

It was so common in the last regime that many don’t get that they are doing anything wrong.

Janene Drafs starts next week as the new GM of the station and it is likely she is going to have to explain to talent once again that payola/plugola is not allowed.

We wish her good luck with that.

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