WCMH Turns Democratic Debate Into Interactive Watch Party
November 1st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe interactive watch party hosted by WCMH, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate in Columbus, Ohio, was also made available to all the Nexstar TV stations. “So if they were watching on desktop, they could click the options with their mouse, or if they were watching on their phone, they could tap the screen to vote,” said Haley Townsend, WCMH’s digital director.
KTTV Helps Foster Kids Find Homes And Families
October 31st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKTTV, the Fox O&O in Los Angeles, is being recognized for its 25-year commitment to helping kids in foster care find loving families. “I am stopped all the time by people who say I love Wednesday’s Child,” said Christine Devine, KTTV’s reporter and anchor. “I think it’s because it shows hope and caring and a segment of society that can be overlooked, that somebody is out there trying to fight for a better L.A.”
KTNV Las Vegas Is Looking For Local Heroes
October 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKTNV is encouraging the Las Vegas community to come together and nominate 13 individuals and or organizations who need a miracle. “We encourage our community to share stories of people or organizations in our community that have a critical need in the areas of homelessness, health care, hunger, education, military, first responder or youth sports,” said Chris Way, KNTV’s general manager.
WTNH Launches Digital Campaign To Fight Opioid Crisis
October 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyEvery day, at least two people in Connecticut die from an opioid overdose. So WTNH, Nexstar’s ABC affiliate in New Haven, launched a digital-first campaign this week that provides an in-depth look at the state’s opioid problem and contains vitally important information regarding the issue.
KHOU Documentary Earns Regional Emmy Nomination
October 15th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA Common Thread tells the inspiring stories of three women who found personal and professional success after overcoming adversity and tragedy. Each of the women credits Dress for Success Houston for having a positive impact on their lives.
Remembering WESH’s Wendy Chioji
October 11th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWhen Wendy Chioji died on October 7th, my Facebook feed was literally taken over by people who knew her and wanted to share their pictures and stories about her. Wendy was the news anchor and reporter at WESH, the Hearst NBC affiliate in Orlando, and that’s where our paths crossed. Family, friends, co-workers, other cancer survivors, people who climbed mountains with her and others who were inspired by her strength, her spirit and her composure, share their thoughts here about how Wendy made their lives brighter.
Nexstar ‘Border Report Tour’ Covers A Lot Of Ground
October 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyIn a ground-breaking, comprehensive series of broadcast and digital reports, Nexstar Broadcasting sent a team of journalists on a 10-day mission to offer viewers a unique and revealing look at life along the border from one end to the other. Nexstar’s Border Report Tour started in San Diego on Sunday, Sept. 22, and concluded on Tuesday, Oct. 1 in Brownsville, Texas. Along the way, the team generated more than 50 pieces of original content for digital, hundreds of news stories and more than 130 live shots for broadcast.
WDIV Scores Big On Kids Choir’s National Story
September 26th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyOn Tuesday, September 17th, 52 members of the Detroit Youth Choir took the stage on the NBC hit show, America’s Got Talent. WDIV, Detroit’s NBC affiliate, turned the appearance into a ratings and social media winner. “We were so happy to use the power of TV and digital to rally the community and put a spotlight on Detroit’s kids,” said Marla Drutz, WDIV’s general manager.
Nexstar’s ‘Newsfeed Now’: Trending News, Hand Delivered
September 20th, 2019 by Paul Greeley“What we do is we peruse through every Nexstar station whether it is Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and we are looking for things that are more appealing than just the average, everyday news story that only affects a Little Rock market, a Fayetteville market, or a Birmingham, Alabama market,” says Aaron Nolan, the host of Newsfeed Now.
Graham’s KPRC Houston Celebrating Hispanic Culture
September 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyAs part of its on-air and digital campaign, KPRC will spotlight some of Houston’s most prolific Hispanic artists and muralists. The campaign will also celebrate the diversity of its own KPRC family.