Throughout The Coronavirus Crisis, TV Stations Are Informing, Inspiring
April 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyOne doesn’t normally think of local TV news and its marketing as a source of inspiration. But lately, it’s had its moments.
Nexstar Hosting Live Coronavirus Special Across 9 Stations
April 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNexstar is hosting a live virtual town hall meeting on the coronavirus across 9 stations in 4 states tonight at 7. Mississippi Governor Tate Reeves along with Mississippi’s State Health Officer, Dr. Thomas Dobbs will address the state’s response during the hour-long virtual meeting from the studios of WJTV-TV in Jackson, Mississippi. The live event will be broadcast and streamed by stations in Mississippi, Tennessee, Alabama, and Louisiana.
WOIO Cleveland Raises More Than $150,000 For Nonprofits
April 8th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“In terrible times like this pandemic, this was an example of a city and region at its best,” said Erik Schrader, WOIO’s general manager. “I received a text from one of our charities when I asked them about the results. They said it best. ‘It was the generosity of those who had little to give because they have little themselves. That’s Cleveland’.”
Sinclair Helps Salvation Army Provide Aid To People In Need
April 6th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAll Sinclair-owned outlets are engaging in on-air, digital and social media efforts to support this effort, and the company will match donations up to $100,000. The campaign raised more than $100,000 on the first day and to date, the amount is approaching $350,000.
WCIU Launches ‘Chicago Food To Go’ Special
April 4th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“We started with user-generated videos from local comedians, radio personalities and restaurants,” said WCIU’s Steve Bailey. “The videos are real people talking about one of Chicagoans’ greatest passions, their food. We are delivering Chicago Food To Go on multiple broadcast platforms to maximize our support for local restaurants.”
WVUE New Orleans Airing Concert Series Across Louisiana
April 3rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWVUE, Gray’s Fox affiliate in New Orleans, together with all the Gray-owned stations in Louisiana, are airing a series of concerts that will feature numerous artists based throughout the state singing from their front porches, living rooms, backyards, or wherever they find themselves quarantined.
KVLY Meteorologist’s Online Weather Classes Keep Home-Bound Engaged
April 3rd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“With so many schools canceled and families looking for way to keep their students engaged we were proud to offer this learning opportunity to our community,” said Ike Walker, KVLY’s general manager.
KETV Raises $119,000 For Omaha Food Bank
April 3rd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“As children, families, and seniors across the Heartland continue to struggle with the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, many find themselves in the unfamiliar position of seeking emergency food assistance,” said Brian Barks, Food Bank for the Heartland’s president.
WRAL Holding Virtual Telethon To Support Raleigh Nonprofits
April 2nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWRAL, Capitol Broadcasting Company’s NBC affiliate in Raleigh, North Carolina, is partnering with the United Way of the Greater Triangle for a virtual telethon today to support local nonprofits providing critical resources including food, hygiene supplies, childcare, and housing support for residents throughout the COVID-19 pandemic.
KAIT Puts Viewers First With Live Tornado Coverage
March 29th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyFor those watching KAIT on TV or on the station’s Facebook page Saturday, the coverage no doubt saved lives. It’s about as riveting live weather coverage as you’ll see.