In Memory Of Bruce Lindgren, TV Station Marketing Specialist
February 12th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyIn his 31 years running Lindgren & Associates, Lindgren worked with countless local TV marketing personnel for a variety of broadcast groups across the country. His death prompted an outpouring of love, admiration and thanks from people who worked with Bruce.
An Eastern European Country Inspired By Richmond’s ‘Together’ Promo Campaign
May 14th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWhen four news-producing TV stations in Richmond, Va., joined together in a promotional campaign pledging solidarity to the people of their city during this coronavirus crisis, little did they know that they would end up influencing “journalism on the other side of the globe.”
Richmond TV Stations Join For ‘Together’ Statement
May 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAll four news-producing stations decided to join together to send one message to Richmond, Va., viewers. The campaign features the main on-air talent from each station in every spot airing on all four stations. The campaign also showcases each station’s logos and news vans in every spot. “This was a true top-to-bottom team effort. It was a pleasure to work so closely with the creatives in this market, and I am extremely pleased with the results,” said Erik Candiani, WWBT’s marketing director.
Richmond’s Real Heroes Star In WWBT Promo
March 30th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyErik Candiani, marketing director for Gray’s NBC affiliate, said this spot took the entire team to put together, running from one side of the DMA to the other, coming together to shoot 30 people. “This is the kind of message everyone needs right now,” said Candiani.
WWBT’s ‘All Devices’ Promo Grabs You
February 26th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“The results of All Devices (Part II) have been worth it, and the response online has been incredible,” said Erik Candiani, about WWBT’s latest news promo. “Yes, it took a long time. Yes, it was a pain in the butt to pull off, but, people notice. And that’s our job as marketers, right? Get people to notice.”
WWBT’s Enchanting Holiday Video
December 26th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyErik Candiani, WWBT Richmond’s creative services director, shared the station’s holiday-themed video, which he describes as “more of a festive short than a commercial or promo.”
If Hollywood Made News Promos, By WWBT
July 31st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWWBT’s latest marketing efforts are worthy of any movie trailer you might see in theaters. In fact, that’s just where they’re playing. “We produced two completely fake 60-second movie trailers in two different genres that will be playing before every single movie at Richmond Regal theaters all summer long,” said Erik Candiani, WWBT’s marketing director.
Cultivating Creativity: Tips From Promax Station Summit
June 28th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWhen you think about it, few careers demand you be creative every day as much as being in the marketing department of a TV station. So how do local TV creative services directors and marketing managers keep themselves and their staff from getting burned out, stuck? That was the mission of the first-time session, Unstuck, at the Promax Station Summit last week in Las Vegas. Check it out.