Rio Grande Valley’s KGBT Tops On Facebook
August 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKGBT down in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas is not only leading on Facebook in market 84, but is outperforming stations in markets that are much larger. “We have 332,881 likes on our Facebook page, more likes than some of the stations that are in the top 20, top 30 markets. I’m excited about that,” says Ronald Marley, KGBT’s digital executive producer.
WGN Celebrates 40 Years With Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling
August 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTom Skilling started on WGN in Chicago on Aug. 13, 1978. And today, WGN celebrates Skilling’s 40-year legacy all day, culminating in a very special career retrospective video on WGN News at Nine.
Stephen Arnold Music Gives ‘Washington Week’ A New Sound
August 10th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWashington Week, one of America’s longest-running public affairs programs, is sounding hip thanks to a jazzy new music package from Stephen Arnold Music.
“It was a privilege working with WETA/PBS to carry out their vision of updating the sonic brand of such an iconic and venerable program, and musically relaying the show’s unique ability to cover serious topics in an intelligent and lively fashion,” said Chad Cook from Stephen Arnold Music.
KVLY Far Out Front On Facebook In Fargo
August 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyGray’s NBC affiliate has made a conscious effort to drive its Facebook users back to its TV newscasts. The station was No. 2 in the news ratings and now it’s in first place, and attributes that turnaround to Facebook. “Facebook is fishing where the fish are,” says KVLY’s news director.
Back To School And Other New Local Promos
August 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyBack-to-school promos, promos that introduce new talent to the morning newscasts, and a promo where the anchor stands on a kitchen counter talking to a viewer are just a few new local TV news promos shown here. Don’t miss the ‘Elvis is leaving the building’ promo at the bottom.
Wildfire Coverage Draws Outpouring Of Praise, Thanks
August 3rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTwo TV stations in Chico-Redding, Calif., KRCR and KHSL, devoted a combined 230 hours of continuous live coverage on television starting last Thursday. In addition, both posted hundreds of stories to their Facebook pages. Viewers noticed their coverage on TV and on Facebook, and flooded the stations with emails and Facebook comments.
San Diego Honors KSWB On Its 10th Anniversary
August 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyYesterday in San Diego was proclaimed FOX 5 News Day to help the station celebrate its 10th anniversary. “We are very committed to the San Diego community and to our many loyal viewers,” said KSWB’s general manager.
10 Things Learned In 10 Years As A News Director
August 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAustin Kellerman has been the news director for Nexstar at their stations in Little Rock and Abilene for the past 10 years. Long enough to have learned some valuable lessons.
Lesson 1. Don’t promise what you can’t deliver.
Go Jump In A Lake: WHAM Reporter Complies
August 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA Rochester TV reporter is dared to jump into a lake during a live shot, and she’s game. After taking off her electronics, she plunges in fully clothed.
Sacramento’s KCRA-KQCA Raise $700K For Wildfire Victims
August 1st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe NBC and MyNetworkTV affiliates in Sacramento joined the Red Cross in a day-long telethon.
“Our telethon provided an important way for our viewers to help in a direct and meaningful way,” said KCRA’s news director.
“When people call in and say that they wish they could give more, it really touches our hearts,” said a rep from the Red Cross.