WBTV Tells Its February Ratings Story
March 13th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyRobby Thomas, WBTV’s marketing director, said the station went into the February sweep with a strategic plan. However, said Thomas, that plan changed when an investigation helped expose issues that undermined the public’s confidence in an election.
Cox’s Steve Riley Retires After 42 Years Marketing TV News
January 9th, 2019 by Paul GreeleySteve Riley, the director of marketing for Cox’s Atlanta ABC affiliate, WSB, is retiring after 42 years in local TV news marketing. “It’s been a great ride and I’m so fortunate to have worked for this wonderful company for over four decades, and to retire as a lifelong member of Cox.”
‘Good News’ Reporter Recognized For Facebook Success
November 30th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKristen Hampton, the ‘Good News’ reporter at WBTV, won the Social Media Excellence Award for Individual Talent for her humorous and authentic Facebook videos. “And that’s what I think is so cool because I think I’m kind of obnoxious. But it’s funny that people see the real side of me and they like it.”
Tearful Organ Recipient Thanks WJZY With Flowers
November 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWJZY, the Fox-owned affiliate in Charlotte, spent 18 months trying to find an organ donor for an Army vet in desperate need of a kidney. Due to the unfortunate passing of a 10 year old, the vet got his kidney. “Without the support [FOX 46] gave me as a veteran, as a person, and the love that you all showed me, I wouldn’t have made it.”
Judge Judy And Other New Local TV Promos
September 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyHere are some new promos from TV stations across the country promoting a morning newscast, a high school football highlights show, Judge Judy and winning an Edward R. Murrow award.