KSBW, Hearst’s NBC affiliate in Salinas, Calif., was honored with a regional Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement: Newscast in the small market category by The San Francisco/Northern California Chapter of The National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences. It was KSBW’s news coverage of the Soberanes wildfire in July 2016 that earned it the award. […]
WCIU To Launch New Morning Show, ‘The Jam’
WCIU, an independent television station in Chicago owned by Weigel Broadcasting, has announced they are launching a new morning show that will air weekdays from 6 to 8. Although no date has been set for its launch, it is expected to be sometime over the summer. WCIU says The Jam will feature “a combination of […]
WCVB Airing Hour-Long Addiction Special Tonight
WCVB, the Hearst-owned ABC affiliate in Boston, is airing an hour-long special tonight at 10 examining the opioid crisis. 5 On: State of Addiction will take an in-depth look at the battle that’s going on every day in Massachusetts — from the streets with law enforcement and first responders, to the hospitals and rehabilitation centers […]
KTVU Is No. 1 At 11 P.M. After April Debut
KTVU, the Fox-owned affiliate serving the San Francisco Bay area, was the No.1 newscast at 11 p.m. among adults 25-54 in the May sweeps period after just a few months on the air. KTVU’s The 11 O’clock News launched in April.
Students Say No Vacation For WXYZ’s A.M. News
Ah, that feeling when it’s the last day of school and then you’re off for the summer. Three months to sleep in, do whatever you want all day, no school work to think about. You can go somewhere on vacation, and just be free from thinking about school at all. And if that’s what the […]
WFTV Gets ‘Authenticity’ In Consumer Promos
When I saw some image promos for WFTV’s Todd Ulrich, it reminded me of an old axiom. When you want to know how a job is done, talk to the guy who does it. I have advice for young, upcoming, local TV news writer/producers out there tasked with coming up with ideas for their next […]
Washington’s WJLA Top Rated News At 6 P.M.
WJLA, Sinclair’s ABC affiliate in Washington, came out on top at 6 p.m. in the recent May sweep ratings period, according to Stan Melton, WJLA’s creative service director. “But also the top-rated evening newscast in the market. Not bad for an anchor team that has been on the air together since early February!” The mice […]
KUSA Best In Large Market For News Photography
KUSA, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Denver, was named Station of the Year by the National Press Photographers Association. It’s the 13th time the station has earned the honor in the large market category. The award recognized excellence in television photography and editing.
Seeking Great TV Promos Done With Almost Nothing
It’s a scenario all too familiar to most nearly every TV station writer/producer or manager: You have no time. You have no money, yet you’re expected to create an eye-catching, effective promo to recruit viewers. And you nailed it! Now here’s your chance for the glory at this year’s PromaxBDA Station Summit. Suzanne Grethen […]
Shelly Leslie To Lead Capitol’s Audience Development
Shelly Leslie, WRAL’s creative director is now the general manager of audience development — a new Capitol Broadcasting Co. division focused on growing the company’s digital video footprint. WRAL is Capitol’s NBC affiliate in Raleigh, N.C. Leslie has been with WRAL for 30 years. “Shelly’s drive, creativity, and grasp of the ever-evolving digital platforms make […]