WTVD And Disney Raise Over $1 Million For Hurricane Relief
September 24th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyDuring a week of giving, WTVD, along with its corporate owner, The Walt Disney Co., collected over $1 million to help provide overnight shelter stays, emergency supplies, medical assistance, meals and other life-saving services to the people of North Carolina. “This is a great example of how people come together when there is a need,” said Caroline Welch, WTVD’s general manager.
Sinclair Devotes Today To Hurricane Florence Relief Efforts
September 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySinclair will hold a relief effort, Stand Strong for the Carolinas, all day today encouraging viewers to help those struggling to rebuild. As part of the push, Sinclair will match the first $100,000 of the funds raised nationally.
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.
KPRC Promotes Diversity With Hispanic Heritage Month
September 18th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKPRC is celebrating diversity by featuring profiles of Hispanic citizens in Houston including some from the station. “What better time to celebrate not only the high profile, but the everyday citizens, neighbors and co-workers who inspire us?” said Jerry Martin, KPRC’s general manager
WDTN Collects Half A Million Coats For Kids, And Counting
September 12th, 2018 by Paul Greeley“No person should go a day without a coat to keep them warm for the cold winter ahead,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN’s general manager. And to that end, the station in Dayton begins its 35th year of collecting coats to distribute to those less fortunate.
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.
KNTV Is Proud To Celebrate 500 Upbeat News Stories
September 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIt’s a common complaint from local TV news viewers. Why does the news always have to be so bad? Aren’t there some good news stories you can report? Stories about kindness, compassion and generosity? In San Francisco, KNTV has introduced viewers to remarkable people each week since 2012.
WHO Turns Football Rivalry Into Week-Long Tailgate Party
September 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAll this week, a team of WHO sports and weather anchors are traveling in a plush RV through Iowa to tailgate with college football fans ahead of the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry. “We never know quite what to expect, which is part of the fun,” says Keith Murphy, WHO’s sports director.
WRAL Documentary Explores Robots Replacing Workers
September 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe bots are coming. Are we prepared? WRAL’s new documentary examines how local businesses are using robots, reducing the need for human labor.
Denver’s KUSA Names Blair Nelson Marketing Director
September 5th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTrading in cowboys boots for ski boots, Blair Nelson is making the move from Tegna’s WFAA in Dallas to Denver to head up marketing for KUSA. Prior to joining WFAA, she served in senior account management roles at several advertising agencies, leading campaigns for Chevrolet and MillerCoors.