Missouri Broadcasters Honor KMIZ For News Excellence
June 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKMIZ, the ABC affiliate in Columbia, Mo., took home six first-place honors at the annual MBA convention last weekend in Branson. “It is gratifying to be recognized by our peers but more importantly knowing our newscasts make a positive impact on people’s lives in Mid-Missouri,” said Curtis Hancock, KMIZ’s news director.
WPIX Wins Promax North America Award
June 14th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe award was in the category Art Direction and Design: Sports Brand Image Promo or Campaign.
WREX Reminds Illinois Drivers To ‘Move Over’
June 12th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWREX, the NBC-CW affiliate in Rockford, Ill., produced a series of news reports, Lives on the Line, to bring awareness about Scott’s Law, or the Mover Over Law, which requires a driver to slow down and move over when approaching any emergency vehicle along the side of the road that displays flashing emergency lights.
Dayton’s WDTN Tornado Coverage Builds On News Brand
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWhen tornadoes touched down in Dayton, WDTN stayed with viewers throughout, covering the damage, and then set up relief efforts to raise money for the victims. “Our brand mission is Working For You and we’ve never been more proud to say it, and more importantly, live it,” said Jason Doyle, WDTN’s creative services director.
WPTV Meteorologist Takes 120-Mile Bike Ride For Charity
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTaking a 120-mile bike ride down the beach with WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle looks like fun. But the best part is he raises money for charity and awareness about the beginning of hurricane season along the way.
Mike Newman Joins WHBQ Memphis As Creative Services Director
May 15th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMike Newman joins WHBQ from Cox’s ABC affiliate in Orlando, WFTV, where he was the senior promotions producer. “My wife Erin and I can’t wait to experience the food, culture and music of Memphis and make it our new home,” said Newman.
WPTV’s Mission: Protecting Beaches, Waterways, Wetlands
May 1st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPTV’s Protecting Paradise specials focused on multiple environmental issues, ranging from beach bacteria and turtles to aquaculture, which aired during WPTV’s morning news and its 5 o’clock news every day during Earth Week. “WPTV’s significant commitment to environmental issues is being made with the consultation of who matters most to us, our viewers and our community,” said Lloyd Bucher, WPTV’s general manager.
KBJR’s News, Creative Services Team On ‘Our New Weather’ Documentary
April 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKBJR, Quincy’s NBC-CBS affiliate in Superior, Wis., aired a half-hour special last Thursday titled, Our New Weather, a joint effort between the station’s news department and creative services department.
Readers Rave About TVN’s Market Share
April 25th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyOK, rave may be going too far. But over the past five years, I’ve received many comments from readers about Market Share. And I appreciate each and every one. So I thought I’d share some of their thoughts.
Two Hearst Stations’ Specials Focus On Unity
April 9th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTV stations have the power to be positive change agents in their communities. Bringing together community leaders to openly discuss issues that divide and unite neighborhoods in a town hall setting can be the first step. Two Hearst affiliates, one in Baltimore and the other in Pittsburgh, are broadcasting town hall meetings that address critical issues facing their communities.