Finalists Picked For Morley Safer Outstanding Reporting Award
June 11th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe award was created in partnership with the family of the late CBS News correspondent Morley Safer to recognize a story or series of stories that reflects Safer’s journalistic legacy. “The Morley Safer Award honors reporting that changes how we understand the world,” said Bob Schieffer, one of the award judges and former CBS News journalist and Safer colleague. “As Morley did during his legendary career, the award honors journalists who challenge conventional thinking through stories graced by precise and eloquent language.”
WGN’s Outrageous Morning News Grows In Popularity
June 7th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWGN’s Morning News has a national reputation, well-earned, as being different from most nearly every other local TV stations’ morning news. Some might say it’s more National Lampoon than news. More Saturday Night Live than news. But according to the May ratings, morning news viewers in Chicago like it more than any other morning newscast.
Dayton’s WDTN Tornado Coverage Builds On News Brand
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWhen tornadoes touched down in Dayton, WDTN stayed with viewers throughout, covering the damage, and then set up relief efforts to raise money for the victims. “Our brand mission is Working For You and we’ve never been more proud to say it, and more importantly, live it,” said Jason Doyle, WDTN’s creative services director.
WPTV Meteorologist Takes 120-Mile Bike Ride For Charity
June 5th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTaking a 120-mile bike ride down the beach with WPTV’s Chief Meteorologist Steve Weagle looks like fun. But the best part is he raises money for charity and awareness about the beginning of hurricane season along the way.
Illinois Governor Praises WTVO’s High School Quiz Show
June 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe Bergstrom Stateline Quiz Bowl started 5 years ago on WTVO/WQRF. Since then, more than 1500 students representing more than 50 high school have participated. “Aside from local news, you don’t see a lot of TV stations producing 40 straight weeks of a locally-originated show like this,” said Kelly Lattimer, WTVO/WQRF’s general manager.
WXIX Helps Dayton Tornado Victims With Telethon
June 4th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyOn Memorial Day, May 27th, a record 18 tornadoes touched down in the Dayton area. On Thursday, May 30th, WXIX, Gray’s Fox affiliate in Cincinnati, produced a telethon to help the victims. “Though Dayton isn’t in our DMA, WXIX serves a great deal of the southern Dayton market,” said Dom Nardo, WXIX’s creative services director.
WAVY-WVBT Start Relief Fund For Virginia Beach Families
June 3rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWAVY and WVBT, Nexstar’s NBC and Fox affiliates in Portsmouth, Va., started a relief fund to benefit the victims and families of those killed and wounded in the attack. “10 On Your Side’s mission, at the core, is to be there for our community and viewers,” said Carol Ward, WAVY’s general manager.
Female Duo Host, Produce New KCTV Sports Show
May 31st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKCTV, Meredith’s CBS affiliate in Kansas City, is doubling down on sports coverage with a daily, half-hour sports show called The Locker Room Show. The show is hosted by Dani Welniak and produced by Nikki Rushing. “I don’t feel an immense amount of pressure, like: oh, two women are in charge. I think it adds to the product versus adding pressure,” Rushing says.
Tamron Hall Named Keynote Speaker At Promax Station Summit
May 30th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyAnnual event held June 17-21, 2019 at The Mirage in Las Vegas.
Promax Station Summit 2019 Sneak Peek
May 29th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyRick Swanson, VP of marketing and programming for the Promax Station Summit, reveals a couple new sessions this year that came directly from a committee of station and network marketers who helped him identify the pressing needs of attendees.