WLS Chicago Airing Parade With A Million Spectators Tomorrow
August 11th, 2023 by Paul GreeleyWith over 1 million spectators, the Bud Billiken Parade holds the distinction of being the oldest and biggest African American parade in the nation. Every August, it has been a day of celebration and family fun marking the beginning of the new school year for generations of Chicago families.
KRON’s Pam Moore Retires After 32 Years On-Air As Reporter-Anchor
June 8th, 2023 by Paul Greeley“Over the past three decades, Pam’s care for our community, as well as her unwavering commitment to accuracy and fairness has earned the trust of our viewers and the respect of all who have worked in the KRON newsroom,” says Josh Palefsky, KRON’s news director.
Matthew Damore Named Creative Services Director At KRON San Francisco
December 20th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyMatthew Damore is known for highly impactful projects, developing effective brands, and contributing new ideas for revenue opportunities. “Matt’s been serving communities in California for nearly three decades, he understands the dynamics of our industry and what it takes to make a difference,” says Jim Rose, KRON’s GM.
TV Stations Provide Millions Of Meals For The Hungry
January 15th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV stations continue to hold fund raisers to help food banks in their communities provide food for the hungry, many of whom are seeking help for the first time due to Covid.
Tegna’s KING Facing — And Fighting — Racism In New Series
October 6th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKING, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Seattle, is airing a series of half-hour specials on racial inequality and social justice titled, Facing Race. The 13 half-hour specials are airing immediately after Sunday Night Football, a highly viewed and coveted time slot for NBC affiliates.
KING’s ‘Truth’ Campaign Helps February Ratings
March 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKING launched a refined brand messaging campaign prior to the February sweeps period, reinforcing the mission of KING: finding the truth for all Northwest communities. “Our organization conducted brand workshops to find our strengths and truly define how we cover news and what we’re passionate about,” said Jay Yovanovich, KING’s marketing director.