Hearst Names Executive Producer For National Investigative Unit
November 21st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTravis Sherwin will move from being the news director at Hearst’s WPBF in West Palm to head up the company’s national investigative unit out of Washington, D.C. Sherwin said that while he enjoyed being a news director, “this is where my heart is, telling stories that are compelling and that people care about.”
KTVA Earns Nine Alaska Broadcasting Awards
November 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKTVA, Anchorage’s CBS affiliate owned by Denali Media, was awarded 8 Goldie Awards by the Alaska Broadcasting Association. “Reporting the truth to Alaskans is at the core of what we do, and it’s nice to be recognized for that effort,” said Janis Harper, KTVA’s news director.
WTVO’s Teen Quiz Show Continues To Deliver
November 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAn old-fashioned brains vs. brains quiz show, one high school against another in a fast-paced test of student knowledge is entering into its fifth season on WTVO and WQRF in Rockford, Ill. “It proves that people will still tune in to watch locally originated programming that offers value to the viewer and business owner,” said Kelly Lattimer, WQRF’s general manager.
Tearful Organ Recipient Thanks WJZY With Flowers
November 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWJZY, the Fox-owned affiliate in Charlotte, spent 18 months trying to find an organ donor for an Army vet in desperate need of a kidney. Due to the unfortunate passing of a 10 year old, the vet got his kidney. “Without the support [FOX 46] gave me as a veteran, as a person, and the love that you all showed me, I wouldn’t have made it.”
WDTN Kicks Off 37th Annual ‘Food For Friends’ Campaign
November 15th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySince WDTN Daton, Ohio, developed the first Food for Friends campaign in 1982, more than 13 million food items have been collected and distributed to families in need. “Dayton is one of the hungriest cities in America and we know the need throughout the Miami Valley is greater than ever,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN’s general manager
KCRA Helps Raise $1.2 Million For Wildfire Victims
November 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyA devastating wildfire burning in California has claimed 42 lives, making it the deadliest in the state’s history. KCRA and KQCA held a disaster relief drive that raised more than $1,250,000 to support people impacted by the wildfires. “The devastation from the Butte County wildfire is just staggering,” said Lori Waldon, KCRA’s news director. “Most likely it will get worse.”
‘WGN Morning News’ Moves To Primetime
November 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe idea of having your morning news team appear at night might seem crazy on the surface of it. But the WGN Morning News is not your typical news program. Chicago’s top-rated morning news team will present a two-hour, live primetime special tomorrow night starting at 7. Expect a few surprises.
When Sweeps Never End, Who Benefits?
November 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyJohn Altenbern, president of CJ&N, weighs in on what TV stations should be thinking about now that Nielsen is surveying almost year round. “Everyone now at least is on the same playing field, and that will help move this along so that there’s a common language that everyone will speak, what are ratings and what do they mean and perhaps how to sell them.”
2 Million Cows Can Watch TV
November 9th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyMore vintage TV news print ads sent by local TV stations, including one promoting a new tower capable of reaching 2 million cows. “I laughed when I read your article about old TV newspaper ads. My how times have changed!”
WXIN Helps Pay Off $1.5 Million In Medical Debts
November 9th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyBy donating $15,000 to nonprofit, RIP Medical Debt, WXIN will forgive $1.5 million dollars in medical debt for almost one thousand people. “Every day we tell the stories that affect our viewers and when we can find a way to change the lives of the people we serve, it is a privilege,” said Jamie Aitke, WXIN’s general manager.