WSVN Creates Relief Fund For Hurricane Michael Victims
October 16th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWSVN’s owner, Ed Ansin, through his foundation, has donated $50,000 to the Feeding South Florida relief fund. “The Ansin Foundation and WSVN are committed to helping the communities most in need.”
WBRC, Salvation Army Hold Hurricane Michael Relief Drive
October 16th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAll day today, WBRC and the Birmingham Salvation Army will be answering phones to collect donations for Hurricane Michael relief efforts. “The region is special to so many of us and we view it as our mission to help those in need in any way we can,” said WBRC’s general manager.
KGAN-KFXA Earns Two Regional Emmy Awards
October 15th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe CBS-Fox combo earned two regional Emmy awards for coverage of an EF2 tornado. “For the second year in a row, this team has shown its commitment to breaking news, keeping folks safe and sharing stories that have impacted our viewers’ lives,” said Becky Gardner, KGAN-KFXA’s news director.
500 NYC Buses Proclaim WPIX’s Commitment To Viewers
October 15th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyImages from five high-profile news stories are the basis of a new mobile print campaign for WPIX being seen all over New York City. The station’s coverage of these stories is paying dividends. “I think it has a lot to do with why people are watching PIX and why our ratings are improving,” said David Hyman, WPIX’s marketing and creative services VP.
Panama City’s WJHG Updates Community Via Facebook Live
October 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyPanama City, Fla., residents show support for Gray Television-owned WJHG’s continuing coverage on Facebook Live. “Thank you for keeping us all updated! We appreciate all you’ve done for us. Thank you Channel 7. Our prayers are with you,” commented one.
WESH Holding Telethon Today For Victims Of Hurricane Michael
October 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWESH and the American Red Cross of Central Florida are holding a disaster relief telethon today to raise funds to benefit all of those in the Florida panhandle impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We want to make sure the victims and families impacted by this disaster know they have the support of Central Florida in this time of healing and rebuilding,” said John R. Soapes, WESH’s general manager.
Painting Sets ‘Antiques Roadshow’ Evaluation Record
October 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAn item from 1904 was given an appraisal that broke all records for the PBS show Antiques Roadshow. Not bad for a painting that was hidden from view hanging behind a door.
KCCI Earns Two Regional Emmy Awards
October 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIowa’s KCCI morning news and a special episode of their weekly public affairs show earned the station regional Emmy Awards. “We are proud and humbled to earn the trust of our viewers on these stories that continue to impact law enforcement and our culture,” said Brian Sather.
A Powerful Case For The Positive Power Of TV News
October 9th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySometimes, a positive TV news story can move a viewer to make a difference. Here’s a story about how a report from New York was seen by a viewer in Washington who got a shipment of musical instruments in Cleveland sent to a teacher who won the Grammy Award for Music Educator of the Year.
24-Hour Facebook Live Puts WDAF Over Half Million Fans
October 5th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWDAF Kansas City wanted to thank its 500,000 Facebook fans with a special day of celebration. Problem was, as the day approached, it didn’t have a half million followers. The solution was a 24-hour Facebook Live marathon. “I don’t know that it’s been done before, but to go 24 hours straight on Facebook Live was quite the feat,” said Danielle Ray, WDAF’s creative services director.