New Syracuse Dean Details SU’s TV News Connection
November 10th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyMark Lodato, the new dean of the S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University, brings a deep background of local TV news and university teaching and administration experience to the position.
A Behind-The-Scenes Look At Sean Connery
November 6th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyI had a moment with Sean Connery back in 1994 when I was working at WINK, the CBS affiliate in Fort Myers, Fla. The James Bond star was in town shooting a movie.
Miami’s WSVN Dominated Election Night Coverage
November 5th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“South Florida viewers continue to choose 7 NEWS for coverage of the most important stories, like this historic election,” said Alice Jacobs, WSVN’s news director.
KING Reporter Raises A Glass, And Questions, With Politicians
October 30th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyChris Daniels, chief reporter at KING Seattle, has been captured on camera at least 32 times drinking with local and state politicians. “I just don’t want to do politics the way it has been done in the past.”
WSLS Halloween Event: Cars And Masks Required
October 29th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWSLS, Graham Media’s NBC affiliate in Roanoke, Va., is holding a free WSLS 10 Drive-Thru Trick-or-Treating event Friday from 4:30 until 6:30 p.m. at the Layman Family Farm.
WIS-TV Salutes Veterans With Assistance And Recognition
October 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWhen a homeless Vietnam veteran died alone on the street just blocks away from a shelter, WIS, Gray’s NBC-CW affiliate in Columbia, S.C., started an initiative that provides tangible benefits to local veterans every day.
New Syndicated Show Features Dog Rescue Stories
October 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyA new docu-series telling stories about dogs, and the people who rescue them, premiered on TV stations in 200 markets. To The Rescue follows stories that intertwine the work of animal rescue organizations, municipal animal shelters, transporters, behaviorists and foster families to reveal what it really takes to help the most at-risk dogs find their forever families.
Marooned On A Deserted Island With Facebook
October 23rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIf I were marooned on a tropical deserted island, and had good WiFi, I could keep track of what’s happening in cities and towns all across America all the time on Facebook thanks to local TV.
Tell Me, What’s News At Your TV Station
October 23rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyI like to write about interesting developments at local TV stations in news, marketing, or sales. And I contend that something interesting happens at every local TV station every day. Especially these days.
WTAE Chronicles ‘Being Black In Pittsburgh’
October 21st, 2020 by Paul Greeley“Every conversation we share brings us closer to a deeper understanding of our neighbors and the issue of race in our city,” said Charles W. Wolfertz III, WTAE general manager.