WPTA Work Safety Investigation Gets Legislature’s Attention
January 2nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA 23-year-old was killed in an industrial accident. Her employer had intentionally disabled safety features on the press she operated, and was fined just $6,300. WPTA’s investigation revealed that the fines for death on the job in Indiana were so low, “it doesn’t cost that much to kill someone.”
KLAS New Year’s Eve Special Airs In 11 Cities
December 31st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe exclusive, three-time Emmy Award-winning broadcast includes live reporting from multiple locations including the Las Vegas Strip, South Point Hotel and the famous Fremont Street Experience, where more than 300,000 revelers will be ringing-in the New Year. “For the second consecutive year we are expanding the reach of Countdown to 2019: Live from Las Vegas to eleven other Nexstar markets,” said Tim Busch, Nexstar’s president
KPRC Celebrates 70 Years As Houston’s First TV Station
December 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe celebration will highlight KPRC’s 70 years in Houston on-air as well as on all digital platforms, including a special 70th anniversary section on Click2Houston.com. “As Houston’s first television station, we are proud to take a moment to look back on the trails we’ve blazed, celebrate the people who got us here, and set our sights on the future” said Jerry Martin, KPRC’s general manager.
WTAE Chronicles Pittsburgh’s Holiday Traditions
December 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyChronicle: Pittsburgh’s Holiday Traditions highlights the remarkable ways the holidays come alive for families in western Pennsylvania. The hour-long program follows the old customs, new traditions and hidden celebrations of the season.
TV News Vans As Moving Marketing Icons
December 17th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyEasy to recognize with their call letters emblazoned on the sides and their dish on top, perhaps no other hardware involved in the news gathering process says TV news like the news van. So it makes sense to use TV station news vans as part of the marketing. Here are some examples.
WFOR Earns DuPont Award For Everglades Documentary
December 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyMiami’s WFOR hour-long documentary explored the deeper environmental, political and social roots of Florida’s contaminated Everglades. “It is an incredible honor to know that our team has won the 2019 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award honoring outstanding audiovisual reporting in the public interest,” said Liz Roldan, WFOR’s news director.
KSBW’s Holiday Drive Passes $2 Million Mark
December 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKSBW’s 32nd Share Your Holiday event this year pushed the all-time total to $2,181,000 raised for Central Coast families in need. “Our Central Coast Community came together as one, and this year’s results will make a great impact to those in need” said Joseph W. Heston, KSBW’s general manager. “We are all deeply moved and humbled by the kindness of our viewers.”
TV News Promos From Around The World
December 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAs ubiquitous as news promos are when we watch TV, imagine the volume the rest of the world sees. How does a news promo from say, Australia, stack up against a good old American one? You decide. Better, the same, or off the mark?
WTVM Celebrates 65 Years Of Broadcasting
December 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWorking at or owning a local TV station is temporary. Many worked there before you, leaving their impression on the viewers who live in the market. WTVM in Columbus, Georgia, is celebrating its 65th anniversary through the eyes of the people who worked there through the ages.
WPTV Collects 100 Tons Of Food For The Hungry
December 10th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWPTV in West Palm Beach teamed up with schools, local businesses and civic and charitable organizations to help fight hunger. “While unfortunately hunger can’t be resolved with one campaign alone, we at WPTV are grateful to our community for stepping up and helping those suffering in our community,” said GM Lloyd Bucher.