WPTV’s Mission: Protecting Beaches, Waterways, Wetlands
May 1st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPTV’s Protecting Paradise specials focused on multiple environmental issues, ranging from beach bacteria and turtles to aquaculture, which aired during WPTV’s morning news and its 5 o’clock news every day during Earth Week. “WPTV’s significant commitment to environmental issues is being made with the consultation of who matters most to us, our viewers and our community,” said Lloyd Bucher, WPTV’s general manager.
Baltimore’s WBFF Earns 5 National Headliner Awards
April 30th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWBFF receives awards across consumer, investigative, public service and feature categories. “We are incredibly proud of our talented roster of journalists who are dedicated to uncovering and elevating important issues in their communities and keeping our viewers informed,” said Scott Livingston, Sinclair’s senior vice president of news.
KBJR’s News, Creative Services Team On ‘Our New Weather’ Documentary
April 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKBJR, Quincy’s NBC-CBS affiliate in Superior, Wis., aired a half-hour special last Thursday titled, Our New Weather, a joint effort between the station’s news department and creative services department.
York’s WPMT Supporting Local Charities With Fundraiser
April 26th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWPMT York, Pa., is backing a fundraising effort, Give Local York, to help support York County charities and services. “Our plan is to be a part of making Give Local York a success for years to come, and to play witness to the impact that this annual event has on the place we call home,” said Christopher Topf, WPMT’s general manager.
Readers Rave About TVN’s Market Share
April 25th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyOK, rave may be going too far. But over the past five years, I’ve received many comments from readers about Market Share. And I appreciate each and every one. So I thought I’d share some of their thoughts.
Winning Examples Of 2019 Regional Edward R. Murrow Awards
April 24th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThere are 14 different regions of winners, along with links to the examples, in the small and large television markets. I invite you to take a look, chose the region, the size market, the station and watch the examples.
WCVB Earns 3 National Headliner Awards For Journalism
April 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWCVB, Boston’s ABC affiliate, took home awards for best newscast, continuing coverage of a single event, and coverage of a live, breaking event.
WNYW Mines Archives To Turn Cold Cases Into Podcasts
April 22nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA trip to WNYW’s Tape Room, where the station keeps its archives, sparked an idea for reporter Dan Bowens. In the Tape Room, Bowens found old reports of crimes from the New York/New Jersey/Connecticut area that have remained unsolved to this day. Bowens has produced 13 audio-only podcasts so far. Of those, four were made into TV stories and then those four were stitched together for a 22-minute special called The Tape Room.
WHO Earns Journalism Awards From 2 State Groups
April 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWHO-TV picked up 28 awards for journalism excellence the past Saturday night at dual awards ceremonies in Missouri and Iowa.
WCVB State Police Investigation Earns Gracie Award
April 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe award-winning entry by WCVB’s investigative team, 5 Investigates, exposed numerous state police troopers and supervisors who were embroiled in a far-reaching overtime scandal within the Massachusetts State Police.