It’s got to be the first time a local met ever did the forecast live on TV complete with graphics while riding a bike.
Sinclair Begins Nationwide Book Drive Campaign With $25,000 Donation
One in three children entering kindergarten lack the basic skills they need to learn to read, and two-thirds of U.S fourth graders do not read at grade level. Sinclair is partnering with Reading Is Fundamental, the nation’s leading children’s literacy nonprofit, to launch Sinclair Cares: Supporting Children’s Literacy.
WVIT’s Creative Promo About A Noise Driving Residents Nuts Drives Ratings For Late News
What’s that sound? A creative promo for NBC’s WVIT Hartford, Conn., about an incessant noise driving residents nuts resulted in big ratings the night the story aired.
WBNS Promotes Angela An To Co-Anchor Early Evening News
Angela An has been promoted at WBNS, Tegna’s CBS affiliate in Columbus, Ohio to co-anchor the station’s 4 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. newscasts starting today, March 4.
Johali Carmona Promoted To News Director At KBLR Telemundo Las Vegas
“Her leadership will guide our team to new heights and ensure we build on our position as a leading, trusted source of information for the Spanish-speaking community in the Las Vegas region,” says Andrew Deschapelles, general manager of Telemundo Las Vegas.
WDSU Makes Anchor Changes In Morning, Noon And 4 P.M. News
“It’s always incredible to see our team members grow and take on new opportunities here at WDSU,” says Melissa Dart, WDSU’s news director.
Letitia Walker Named WBRZ Baton Rouge News Director
“Letitia checked all the boxes when we set out to fill our News Director position,” says Jake Manship, WBRZ CEO. “Her experience in the Baton Rouge area and knowledge about our station made this an easy choice.”
WINK-TV’s ‘March To A Million Meals’ Campaign Exceeds Goal
“The response and generosity of our community has been nothing short of inspirational,” says Lois Thome, WINK’s news anchor, who has been at the forefront of this campaign.
KELO Creative Services Photographer Earns Legacy Award
Dirk O’Dell, a creative services photographer for KELO, branded as KELOLAND, Nexstar’s CBS, MyNetworkTV, and CW affiliate in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, received the Creative Legacy Award at the American Advertising Federation South Dakota’s annual Addys presentation.
Jim Doty Is New General Manager Of Sinclair’s Stations In Bristol, TN
Jim Doty has been named VP-GM of WYCB (NBC/CW) and WEMT (FOX) in the Tri-Cities region of Tennessee and Virginia, which includes Bristol, Virginia, Johnson City and Kingsport, Tennessee.