Rio Grande Valley’s KGBT Tops On Facebook
August 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKGBT down in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas is not only leading on Facebook in market 84, but is outperforming stations in markets that are much larger. “We have 332,881 likes on our Facebook page, more likes than some of the stations that are in the top 20, top 30 markets. I’m excited about that,” says Ronald Marley, KGBT’s digital executive producer.
WGN Celebrates 40 Years With Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling
August 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTom Skilling started on WGN in Chicago on Aug. 13, 1978. And today, WGN celebrates Skilling’s 40-year legacy all day, culminating in a very special career retrospective video on WGN News at Nine.
KVLY Far Out Front On Facebook In Fargo
August 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyGray’s NBC affiliate has made a conscious effort to drive its Facebook users back to its TV newscasts. The station was No. 2 in the news ratings and now it’s in first place, and attributes that turnaround to Facebook. “Facebook is fishing where the fish are,” says KVLY’s news director.
Wildfire Coverage Draws Outpouring Of Praise, Thanks
August 3rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTwo TV stations in Chico-Redding, Calif., KRCR and KHSL, devoted a combined 230 hours of continuous live coverage on television starting last Thursday. In addition, both posted hundreds of stories to their Facebook pages. Viewers noticed their coverage on TV and on Facebook, and flooded the stations with emails and Facebook comments.
San Diego Honors KSWB On Its 10th Anniversary
August 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyYesterday in San Diego was proclaimed FOX 5 News Day to help the station celebrate its 10th anniversary. “We are very committed to the San Diego community and to our many loyal viewers,” said KSWB’s general manager.
Go Jump In A Lake: WHAM Reporter Complies
August 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA Rochester TV reporter is dared to jump into a lake during a live shot, and she’s game. After taking off her electronics, she plunges in fully clothed.
WCMH Scores Facebook’s Top Spot In Columbus
July 31st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIn Ohio’s capital, Columbus, Nexstar’s WCMH is a million actions ahead of its next nearest competitor on Facebook. The key is to its high engagement? Finding the right stories that everybody connects to at the same time.
KMIR Reporter Uses Phone And Facebook To Cover Wildfire
July 27th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLauren Day, a reporter for KMIR, used a cell phone and Facebook to report on conditions in the mountains where a massive wildfire forced the evacuation of more than 3,200 people. “This is local TV at its best,” said Andrew Johnston, KMIR’s creative services director.