WTTG Tells Teens: ‘Eyes Up, Phones Down’
June 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWTTG, the Fox-owned affiliate in Washington, D.C., is partnering with the Virginia State Police and State Farm on a teen drivers’ safety campaign called, Eyes Up, Phones Down. Research shows the 100 days between Memorial Day and Labor Day is the most dangerous time for teen drivers. The leading cause for nearly 40% of these crashes is texting and driving.
KVUE’s Year-Long Look Into Austin’s Growth
June 20th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyBoomtown 2040 is a year-long campaign by KVUE, Tegna’s ABC affiliate in Austin, Texas, that focuses on Central Texas growth. Among the topics Boomtown 2040 is covering include transportation, the cost of housing, general affordability, jobs, industry and the impact of changes on Austin’s unique culture.
Tamron Hall, Among Her People As Promax’s Key Speaker
June 19th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTamron Hall, the keynote speaker Wednesday at the Promax Station Summit at The Mirage in Las Vegas, held sway in front of a full house of local TV marketing executives. Seated on stage with her executive producer, Bill Geddie, Hall won over the audience with her story of humble origins and hard work in local TV news.
Documentary ‘Black Country’ Airing On WRAZ Tonight
June 19th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyBlack Country introduces viewers to a Black America they haven’t seen on TV. An African-American culture dedicated to a country lifestyle; including horses, trail rides, bush track racing and raising younger generations to value the connection between nature, hard work and each other.
Missouri Broadcasters Honor KMIZ For News Excellence
June 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKMIZ, the ABC affiliate in Columbia, Mo., took home six first-place honors at the annual MBA convention last weekend in Branson. “It is gratifying to be recognized by our peers but more importantly knowing our newscasts make a positive impact on people’s lives in Mid-Missouri,” said Curtis Hancock, KMIZ’s news director.
True Crime Thriller Tonight On PBS
June 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyAt a pre-season party in Steubenville, Ohio, a heinous crime took place: the assault of a teenage girl by members of the beloved high school football team. The film asks: “Why didn’t anyone stop it?”
New TV Jobs In Sales And Creative Services
June 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPIX Wins Promax North America Award
June 14th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe award was in the category Art Direction and Design: Sports Brand Image Promo or Campaign.
Advice For Promax Station Summit Rookies
June 13th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyFor those attending the Promax Station Summit next week for the first time, and even those who’ve attend every year, here are some tips for surviving and enjoying the annual dust-up in the desert.
WREX Reminds Illinois Drivers To ‘Move Over’
June 12th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWREX, the NBC-CW affiliate in Rockford, Ill., produced a series of news reports, Lives on the Line, to bring awareness about Scott’s Law, or the Mover Over Law, which requires a driver to slow down and move over when approaching any emergency vehicle along the side of the road that displays flashing emergency lights.