WTTG Airs 2-Minute News Topical Teasing 10 Stories
October 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWTTG Washington edited together a two-minute news tease promoting both the late night and early morning newscasts. The topical aired during halftime of Thursday Night Football. “The fans stayed up. The game got great ratings and the people stayed with us,” said Paul McGonagle, WTTG’s news director.
WMYD Special Examines Michigan’s African-American Vote
October 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyDetroit’s MyNetworkTV affiliate, WMYD, and Bounce Detroit, explore the impact of the African American vote in Michigan. “How African American voters respond to the diverse field of candidates and crucial issues seeking their attention may be the bellwether for what Michigan and America will look like over the next decade,” said Chuck Stokes, WXYZ and WMYD editorial and community affairs director.
PBS Tonight: The Truth About Illegal Election Funding
October 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyDark Money, an award-winning independent film, offers numerous perspectives on dark money donations — the unlimited campaign contributions from undisclosed donors, individuals and corporations. “Dark money is the advertising where you don’t know who’s paying for the ads,” says Llew Jones, a Montana state senator.
Stephen Arnold Music Hits Right Notes Worldwide
September 28th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyStephen Arnold Music delivers new music to CNN, Sony Interactive, PBS, and China Global Television Network, reinforcing its claim to be the World Leader in Sonic Branding.
WTTV Gives 10,000 Books To Indianapolis Public Schools
September 27th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWTTV collected, organized and distributed 10,000 books to Indianapolis public schools as part of a new program, CBS4 Reads Book Drive. “The community’s reaction to help give students free books in Central Indiana was overwhelming,” said Kerri Cavanaugh, WTTV’s VP of news.
Megatrax Scores Music For ‘Thursday Night Football’
September 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe Fox O&O’s just got some rocking new music to promote Thursday Night Football on their stations. And any Fox affiliate can also license this same music that Megatrax will customize. “The creative teams at the Fox O&Os are consistently fresh and imaginative in how they put picture to our music”, says Randy Hart, Aircast’s CSD.
Former WCTI GM Praises Staff’s Florence Coverage
September 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLyle Schulze was once general manager of WCTI in New Bern, N.C. He emailed me to comment on how WCTI survived Hurricane Florence. “They are to all be commended for their perseverance and courage to continue to deliver life-saving information to the viewers of eastern North Carolina.”
Raycom Hopes Its Viewers Want More ‘Me Time’
September 25th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyInstead of looking at off-the-shelf syndicated programming, Raycom Media decided to tailor its own, a half-hour talk show featuring two comediennes. Me Time with Frangela features the team of Frances Callier and Angela V. Shelton, who have been friends for more than 20 years. Ken Reiner, Raycom’s programming VP, sees the show as an opportunity “to really look at something that’s new, unique, fun and dynamic.”
WKOW Madison Comes To Aid Of Wisconsin Flood Victims
September 25th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyOn Sept. 6, WKOW teamed up with the Wisconsin Chapter of the American Red Cross to hold a live telethon that raised almost $130,000 for flood relief. “This disaster hit us hard here at home, but our viewers and community organizations still stepped up to help their neighbors,” said Ed Reams, WKOW news director.
How Sinclair’s WCTI Covered Hurricane Florence Despite Flooded Building
September 24th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWith its building flooded out, Sinclair’s WCTI in New Bern, N.C., had to get creative to bring its viewers news coverage of Hurricane Florence. Facebook carried the load for a few days, and then when it got back on the air, producing newscasts from locations all over town kept viewers in the know. “We have a lot of young people here and I’m impressed by how well they’re taking it and how well they’re doing. They know they have a task,” said Sean Finn, WCTI’s creative services director.