WDSU’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Telethon Nets $45K
October 23rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe donations collected will go toward food, water and cleaning supplies for families as they reclaim their homes from Hurricane Michael. “This city knows how devastating it can be to lose everything,” said Joel Vilmenay, WDSU’s general manager.
WVTM Gets $500,000 Check For Michael Recovery
October 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWTVM Birmingham, Ala., held a telethon to collect funds for Hurricane Michael relief, and Wells Fargo donated $500,000. “We remain committed to helping during this time of recovery and will continue to support communities across Alabama during this tremendous time of need,” said Leigh Collier, Wells Fargo Central Alabama Region Bank president.
WESH Holding Telethon Today For Victims Of Hurricane Michael
October 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWESH and the American Red Cross of Central Florida are holding a disaster relief telethon today to raise funds to benefit all of those in the Florida panhandle impacted by Hurricane Michael. “We want to make sure the victims and families impacted by this disaster know they have the support of Central Florida in this time of healing and rebuilding,” said John R. Soapes, WESH’s general manager.
KCCI Earns Two Regional Emmy Awards
October 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIowa’s KCCI morning news and a special episode of their weekly public affairs show earned the station regional Emmy Awards. “We are proud and humbled to earn the trust of our viewers on these stories that continue to impact law enforcement and our culture,” said Brian Sather.
WTAE Chronicles Pittsburgh’s Natural Wonders
September 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWorld class parks, fishing, river gorges, thousands of miles of trails — all in Pittsburgh. Who knew? An hour-long special explores outdoor life in Western Pennsylvania. “This special just might introduce you to places and experiences you didn’t even know existed,” says Charles W. Wolfertz III, WTAE’s general manager.
WTAE Feeds The Hungry On Its 60th Anniversary
September 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTo celebrate the station’s 60th anniversary, WTAE chose to draw attention to Pittsburgh’s hungry with an all-day telethon to collect food for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “In our minds the only way to truly honor our 60-year relationship with the Pittsburgh community was to give back,” said Charles W. Wolfertz, WTAE’s general manager.
‘Nashville Insider’s Lineup Hits 60 Stations In September
August 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyNashville Insider gets picked up by stations across the major station groups Sinclair, Scripps, Hearst, Raycom, CBS O&O’s, Graham Media, Nexstar, Tribune and others.
Sacramento’s KCRA-KQCA Raise $700K For Wildfire Victims
August 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe NBC and MyNetworkTV affiliates in Sacramento joined the Red Cross in a day-long telethon.
“Our telethon provided an important way for our viewers to help in a direct and meaningful way,” said KCRA’s news director.
“When people call in and say that they wish they could give more, it really touches our hearts,” said a rep from the Red Cross.