Buffalo Area Kids Warmer Thanks To WIVB
October 24th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThanks to WIVB, Nexstar’s CBS affiliate in Buffalo, and their partner, Colvin Cleaners, thousands of kids will be ready for winter this year thanks to their Coats 4 Kids campaign. “As long as there are kids in need and Buffalo winters, we can never collect enough coats, hats, and gloves,” said Dominic Mancuso, WIVB’S general manager.
WCIU Superhero Campaign Generates Lots Of ‘Soles’
October 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNot a misspelling, ‘soles’ as in gym shoes. The month-long campaign encouraged Chicago residents across the city and suburbs to donate gently worn or new gym shoes to distribute to those in need by their community partner, Share Your Souls.
KSWO’s Chief Meteorologist Fights Fires
October 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMatt Dipirro, KSWO’s chief meteorologist, is also a volunteer fireman. Now if only Matt could make it rain on the fires to put them out. Now that would be a special fireman.
After 47 Years At WSTM, Laura Hand Retires
October 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyCan you imagine working at the same place for 47 years? It’s rare in any business but it’s especially so in local television. So I honor Laura Hand for her service to the news viewers in Syracuse.
Little Rock’s KTHV Reinvents Two Of Its Newscasts
October 22nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKTHV, Tegna’s CBS affiliate in Little Rock, is freshening up two newscasts. “We can’t wait to serve our audience in new, unique ways,” said Marty Schack, KTHV’s general manager.
Creative Services Producer Needed In Washington, D.C.
October 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe opening is at the Fox-owned duopoly of WTTG-WDCA. This is a fast-paced, large market environment, and candidates should expect to do it all, from station image campaigns to topicals, from sales to digital.
Watch National Murrow Award Winners, Small Markets
October 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyHere you can watch every winning submission that earned a National Edward R. Murrow Awards in the Small Market Television category. Send out for lunch, gather your tribe and see what RTDNA has selected as the best examples in broadcast and digital journalism.
Camerman Focuses On His 51 Years At WBTV
October 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyJohn Steed retired from WBTV after spending 51 years as a cameraman. From film to video, from news to commercials, Steed has shot it all. “I am a little different animal,” Steed says. “I like change. I like learning new things. In fact, I told people if I don’t learn something new every day I feel like it has not been a good day.”
WROC’s Hispanic Coverage Earns Governor’s Recognition
October 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWROC has been recognized by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State of New York for the station’s news coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month and its commitment to the fair representation of Hispanics.
California TV Stations Reexamine Devastating Earthquake
October 16th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThirty years ago, a 6.9 earthquake rocked California. The Loma Prieta earthquake killed 63 people and caused billions in damage, altering the future of the California coast to this day. On the 30th anniversary of the earthquake, two California TV stations are airing special programs Thursday night at 6:30.