WPTV Meteorologist Takes 120-Mile Bike Ride For Charity
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTaking a 120-mile bike ride down the beach with WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle looks like fun. But the best part is he raises money for charity and awareness about the beginning of hurricane season along the way.
Illinois Governor Praises WTVO’s High School Quiz Show
June 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl started 5 years ago on WTVO/WQRF. Since then, more than 1500 students representing more than 50 high school have participated. “Aside from local news, you don’t see a lot of TV stations producing 40 straight weeks of a locally-originated show like this,” said Kelly Lattimer, WTVO/WQRF’s general manager.
WXIX Helps Dayton Tornado Victims With Telethon
June 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyOn Memorial Day, May 27th, a record 18 tornadoes touched down in the Dayton area. On Thursday, May 30th, WXIX, Gray’s Fox affiliate in Cincinnati, produced a telethon to help the victims. “Though Dayton isn’t in our DMA, WXIX serves a great deal of the southern Dayton market,” said Dom Nardo, WXIX’s creative services director.
WAVY-WVBT Start Relief Fund For Virginia Beach Families
June 3rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWAVY and WVBT, Nexstar’s NBC and Fox affiliates in Portsmouth, Va., started a relief fund to benefit the victims and families of those killed and wounded in the attack. “10 On Your Side’s mission, at the core, is to be there for our community and viewers,” said Carol Ward, WAVY’s general manager.
Female Duo Host, Produce New KCTV Sports Show
May 31st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKCTV, Meredith’s CBS affiliate in Kansas City, is doubling down on sports coverage with a daily, half-hour sports show called The Locker Room Show. The show is hosted by Dani Welniak and produced by Nikki Rushing. “I don’t feel an immense amount of pressure, like: oh, two women are in charge. I think it adds to the product versus adding pressure,” Rushing says.
Promax Station Summit 2019 Sneak Peek
May 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyRick Swanson, VP of marketing and programming for the Promax Station Summit, reveals a couple new sessions this year that came directly from a committee of station and network marketers who helped him identify the pressing needs of attendees.
WTAE Uncovers Secret Bid, Earns First Amendment Award
May 24th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWTAE, Hearst’s ABC affiliate in Pittsburgh, spent more than a year to uncover the secretive bid process to lure Amazon’s headquarters, giving viewers an inside view of the station’s ultimately successful court battles culminating in the revelation of an offer of $2 billion in tax incentives.
During May, KPRC Salutes Military Appreciation Month
May 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKPRC 2’s 2019 Military Appreciation on-air and digital campaigns will feature the station’s reporters and anchors who have served, are serving, or have family members in service or veterans.
Mike Newman Joins WHBQ Memphis As Creative Services Director
May 15th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMike Newman joins WHBQ from Cox’s ABC affiliate in Orlando, WFTV, where he was the senior promotions producer. “My wife Erin and I can’t wait to experience the food, culture and music of Memphis and make it our new home,” said Newman.
Eye-Popping Fiesta Promo From KENS Is Award Worthy
May 14th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA hundred people — including all of the morning, noon and evening anchors — an outside shoot in a public place, elaborate costumes and everybody dancing in one continuous shot. Take a look.