With the deaths of Eric Paulsen and Ed Daniels, the retirement of Margaret Orr and the relocation of Sheba Turk and others, the media landscape in New Orleans is changing. With new talent on the scene, we might ask, “How do I build trust and confidence in changing on-air personalities?”
Consider a few factors. The 2024 election cycle taught us to fact check, paying attention to multiple news sources. New Orleans is blessed with four affiliates from national broadcast stations, and each has a blend of seasoned and new staff.
Advice? Get to know these newscasters, and trust will ensue.
– Betsie Gambel, Founder, Gambel Communications