WTAE Chronicles Unity Movement In Pittsburgh
March 22nd, 2019 by Paul Greeley“The Pittsburgh community has endured an intense year of tragedy and conflict,” said Charles W. Wolfertz III, WTAE’s general manager. “This special strives to ask how we heal and move forward together as neighbors.”
Nebraska Broadcasters Kick Off Flood Relief Efforts
March 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe statewide #NebraskaStrong Drive for Flood Relief involves NBA member radio and TV stations asking their audiences to donate to the American Red Cross to aid the ongoing recovery efforts.
Four Tegna Stations Earn Cronkite Awards
March 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe Walter Cronkite Awards for Excellence in Television Political Journalism celebrate the indispensable role the free press plays in the health of American democracy.
Local TV Gets March Madness Totally
March 20th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV stations ramp up the coverage of March Madness to share the excitement, the drama and the human interest stories beyond the scores. “That’s really all people are talking about, especially in March,” said Russ Poteet, news director for KLBK in Lubbock, Texas, home of Texas Tech.
Dayton’s WDTN Goes Big For 70th Celebration
March 15th, 2019 by Paul Greeley“Planning for this anniversary began last year and every department inside the station has worked diligently to make sure we showcased how it all began, looked to the future and most importantly, thanked our loyal viewers,” said Jason Doyle, WDTN’s creative services director.
WROC’s Weather ‘Most Accurate’ Again
March 14th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWROC has again been certified the “Most Accurate Forecasters” in Rochester, N.Y., by WeatheRate, the ninth time 10 years. “In a region that can experience 40-plus degree temperature swings, thunder storms, wind storms and snow storms all within a few days, accuracy is critically important and at times, life-saving,” said Wendy Bello, WROC’s general manager.
WBTV Tells Its February Ratings Story
March 13th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyRobby Thomas, WBTV’s marketing director, said the station went into the February sweep with a strategic plan. However, said Thomas, that plan changed when an investigation helped expose issues that undermined the public’s confidence in an election.
WIAT Helps Tornado Victims Recover
March 8th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWIAT, Birmingham,Ala.’s CBS affiliate, along with other Nexstar stations throughout Alabama, helped tornado recover. “On Wednesday, we asked viewers of our Nexstar stations to join us in supporting those who need our help,” said Jimmy Cromwell, WIAT’s general manager.
WVTM Raises $169,000 For Tornado Relief
March 8th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyClose to 1,100 Alabamians made donations during the one-day fund raising event and several local corporate donors assisted in fundraising efforts. “In times of need the people of Alabama unite around each other and we truly want to thank our audience and corporate partners for their generosity ” said Susana Schuler, WVTM’s general manager.
Alabama Broadcasters Unite For Tornado Relief
March 7th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyYesterday, TV and radio stations across the state held a tornado relief telethon, Together for Alabama, that was coordinated by the Alabama Broadcasting Association. “Broadcasters are always there for the communities they serve and at times like these, we bring everyone together in a way like no other,” said Sharon M. Tinsley, Alabama Broadcasters Association’s president.