WLS And WCVB Partner With Northeastern University For News Research
July 2nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA cutting-edge study, Video News Research Project, will test the use of new forms of animation, graphics, and data visualization in video storytelling. Year-long, paid fellowship positions will be created as part of the project, one position at each of these stations in Chicago and Boston.
TV Promos That Cost Zero, 40 Of Them
June 26th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyAt the Promax Station Summit last week in Las Vegas, attendees filled the room for the session Zero Budget Magic, to see how imagination, and little more, is the only currency allowed in spots submitted from stations across the country. Here are all 40 of them.
Hey Bozo, WGN’s Airing A 50-Year Old Kid’s Show
February 15th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyBozo is back on the air in Chicago for a two-hour special, Bozo’s Circus: The 1960s, Sunday night on WGN. It’s been 50 years since it originally aired. Bozo’s Circus: The 1960s, will air unedited segments made up of sketches, guest circus acts and the Grand Prize Game, featuring the original cast.
NBC/Telemundo Program Grows Station Marketers
February 13th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMost people who work in local TV marketing come to the position by happenstance. A new program at the NBC/Telemundo owned stations fast tracks candidates with the right stuff to step right into a position at their stations. “We really should be growing our own,” said Dianne Hannes, creative services director at WMAQ, NBC’s Chicago O&O.
WMAQ’s News Chopper Is Above It All
February 1st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyChicago’s WMAQ positions its news chopper, Sky 5, as above it all. Here are a couple new promos. Diane Hannes, the station’s VP of creative services, sent these along inspired by the Market Share two-part series, Marketing Local TV News Choppers.
WCIU To Air Black History Month Special
January 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyCreating History will feature six individuals and how they are leaving their mark on the world through compassion for others.
WGN Airing ‘Sold for Sex’ Special Tonight
January 25th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe victims of sex trafficking are from every race, religion, neighborhood and ZIP code. Sold for Sex: A WGN News Special shows how some women survived the sex trade.
WGN Drive-Up Toy Campaign Starts Tomorrow Morning
December 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyExpect traffic delays around Chicago’s WGN studios tomorrow morning as viewers will be driving up and dropping off toys as part of WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive. Last year, viewers and companies donated over 25,000 toys.
‘WGN Morning News’ Moves To Primetime
November 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe idea of having your morning news team appear at night might seem crazy on the surface of it. But the WGN Morning News is not your typical news program. Chicago’s top-rated morning news team will present a two-hour, live primetime special tomorrow night starting at 7. Expect a few surprises.
WFLD Investigation Leads To Firing Of School Superintendent
November 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe school superintendent for one of the smaller districts in Illinois was about to retire with a $1.7 million dollar buyout, in addition to his $400,000 yearly compensation. His district has only 1,100 students. Luckily for taxpayers, Dane Placko, an investigative reporter for WFLD in Chicago, confronted the school board. “All I know is that if we hadn’t gone down there and confronted the board about this contract and this payout that he was due, I don’t think anyone who had the capacity to actually look into it would have asked any questions.”