Enter To Win A Scripps Howard Award
November 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe Scripps Howard Awards are accepting entries for its 66th competition starting on Dec. 1. “Steeped in the proud tradition of the free press, the Scripps Howard Awards pay tribute to the dedicated journalists who pursue the truth with tenacity, honesty and courage,” said Liz Carter, Scripps Howard Foundation president.
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.”
WUSA Hosts Workshop To Prevent Child Sex Abuse
November 16th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyOne out of every 10 children will be sexually abused before they turn 18. WUSA in Washington, D.C., is hosting a free workshop that teaches adults how to prevent, recognize and react responsibly to child sexual abuse.
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.
WPIX’s David Hyman Honored For 25 Years In NY TV
November 8th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWPIX’s David Hyman, the station’s VP of marketing and creative services, will be inducted into the NY NATAS Silver Circle, an honor bestowed on those who have devoted a quarter of a century or more to the television industry and have made significant contributions to the New York television market.