The New Us: Local TV Marketing In 2020, Part 4
July 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV promos that move you, enchant you and convince you of the value of local news are on display here in part 4. It’s a historic moment, and local TV news and its marketing are giving voice to viewers, whether they’re marching in the streets, or searching for answers about COVID-19.
The New Us: Local TV Marketing In 2020, Part 3
July 30th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV news is where viewers are turning now because the COVID-19 pandemic is a neighborhood story. And it’s not going away any time soon, it appears. Creative services directors from markets in Florida, Virginia and Indiana share their most recent marketing messages. The phrase “information you need” is truer now than maybe it’s ever been.
WXII Unveils New Studio, Set Built By Local Business
July 29th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe set was designed by Devlin Design Group, an award-winning national set design company. Free Lance Staging, owned by Caleb Kennedy and located in Thomasville, North Carolina, was among the companies hired to bring the design to completion.
The New Us: Local TV Marketing In 2020, Part 2
July 28th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV marketers are navigating new territory so far in 2020 that few could have seen coming. In San Antonio, KSAT launched a campaign called the Trust Index, a vetting process to separate true reporting from false. And in Richmond, Va., after 36 days of civil unrest, WRIC tries a tricky approach to its marketing.
The New Us: Local TV Marketing In 2020, Part 1
July 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyMarketing at TV stations across the country is undergoing a metamorphosis of sorts in 2020. In this first of a multi-part series, I share the work — and the thinking behind it — of local TV marketing executives to see how it’s changed to reflect the news events so far this year.
Promax Station Summit: Why Virtual Makes It Better In 2020
July 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn a video interview with Steve Kazanjian, Promax’s CEO, and Rick Swanson, Promax’s VP of marketing and programming, they explain why this year’s virtual station summit might be the best one yet.
Scripps Stations Help Raise Over $2 Million For Food Banks
July 22nd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“The outpouring of generosity we’ve seen from Scripps audiences across the country is an incredible testament to the connection between our brands and their communities,” said Adam Symson, Scripps president.
WSPA Hires Susan Pascal As Creative Services Director
July 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySusan Pascal has more than 17 years’ experience in TV station marketing in New York, Boston and Providence, R.I. “I’m excited,” said Pascal, “it’s going to be fun.”
First Syndicated ‘Jeopardy’ Episode Kicks Off 4-Week Series
July 17th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyJeopardy! has combed through 8,000 episodes to find the 20 of the most compelling shows in its history, many of which haven’t been seen since their first airing, for a four-week a four-week retrospective series starting Monday.
Local TV Marketing: What Now, What Next?
July 16th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV marketers are navigating new territory so far in 2020, one few could have seen coming. In March, routine and normal turned into uncertainty and fear as the pandemic spread around the country. But what about now? What are your plans going forward?