KPRC Celebrates 70 Years As Houston’s First TV Station
December 26th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe celebration will highlight KPRC’s 70 years in Houston on-air as well as on all digital platforms, including a special 70th anniversary section on Click2Houston.com. “As Houston’s first television station, we are proud to take a moment to look back on the trails we’ve blazed, celebrate the people who got us here, and set our sights on the future” said Jerry Martin, KPRC’s general manager.
WWSI Special Showcases Latino Holiday Traditions
December 21st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyUnited in Tradition will feature holiday-themed, news stories about how local families are spending the December holidays, Hispanic businesses participating in Center City’s Christmas Village, as well as holiday recipes and cultural celebrations.
WRAL Continues 30-Year Tradition Keeping Kids Warm
December 21st, 2018 by Paul GreeleySince 1989, WRAL has collected more than 162,500 coats and raised $2 million to provide winter clothing for Salvation Army families. “For 30 years, WRAL, along with our outstanding community partners have worked hard to serve the needs of our neighbors,” said Joel Davis, WRAL’s general manager.
WTAE Chronicles Pittsburgh’s Holiday Traditions
December 20th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyChronicle: Pittsburgh’s Holiday Traditions highlights the remarkable ways the holidays come alive for families in western Pennsylvania. The hour-long program follows the old customs, new traditions and hidden celebrations of the season.
Take A Selfie, Get A Free WDTN T-Shirt
December 18th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyShoppers take a selfie in front of the machine and then post it on Twitter or Instagram, and voila, a free t-shirt dispenses from the machine.
TV News Vans As Moving Marketing Icons
December 17th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyEasy to recognize with their call letters emblazoned on the sides and their dish on top, perhaps no other hardware involved in the news gathering process says TV news like the news van. So it makes sense to use TV station news vans as part of the marketing. Here are some examples.
WFOR Earns DuPont Award For Everglades Documentary
December 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyMiami’s WFOR hour-long documentary explored the deeper environmental, political and social roots of Florida’s contaminated Everglades. “It is an incredible honor to know that our team has won the 2019 Alfred I. duPont-Columbia University Award honoring outstanding audiovisual reporting in the public interest,” said Liz Roldan, WFOR’s news director.
WGN Drive-Up Toy Campaign Starts Tomorrow Morning
December 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyExpect traffic delays around Chicago’s WGN studios tomorrow morning as viewers will be driving up and dropping off toys as part of WGN Morning News Drive-Thru Toy Drive. Last year, viewers and companies donated over 25,000 toys.
KSBW’s Holiday Drive Passes $2 Million Mark
December 12th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKSBW’s 32nd Share Your Holiday event this year pushed the all-time total to $2,181,000 raised for Central Coast families in need. “Our Central Coast Community came together as one, and this year’s results will make a great impact to those in need” said Joseph W. Heston, KSBW’s general manager. “We are all deeply moved and humbled by the kindness of our viewers.”
TV News Promos From Around The World
December 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAs ubiquitous as news promos are when we watch TV, imagine the volume the rest of the world sees. How does a news promo from say, Australia, stack up against a good old American one? You decide. Better, the same, or off the mark?