WTAE Chronicles Pittsburgh’s Natural Wonders
September 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWorld class parks, fishing, river gorges, thousands of miles of trails — all in Pittsburgh. Who knew? An hour-long special explores outdoor life in Western Pennsylvania. “This special just might introduce you to places and experiences you didn’t even know existed,” says Charles W. Wolfertz III, WTAE’s general manager.
KPRC Promotes Diversity With Hispanic Heritage Month
September 18th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKPRC is celebrating diversity by featuring profiles of Hispanic citizens in Houston including some from the station. “What better time to celebrate not only the high profile, but the everyday citizens, neighbors and co-workers who inspire us?” said Jerry Martin, KPRC’s general manager
Creative Promos For WSFL’s New Programming Schedule
September 17th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIn Florida, the unofficial state bird is jokingly referred to as the construction crane. So WSFL in Miami used that icon as the basis of a series of promos to highlight programming changes.
300 Cars To Take Part In WBNS Distracted Driving Event
September 14th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyJudge Judy And Other New Local TV Promos
September 13th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyHere are some new promos from TV stations across the country promoting a morning newscast, a high school football highlights show, Judge Judy and winning an Edward R. Murrow award.
WDTN Collects Half A Million Coats For Kids, And Counting
September 12th, 2018 by Paul Greeley“No person should go a day without a coat to keep them warm for the cold winter ahead,” said Joe Abouzeid, WDTN’s general manager. And to that end, the station in Dayton begins its 35th year of collecting coats to distribute to those less fortunate.
WTAE Feeds The Hungry On Its 60th Anniversary
September 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyTo celebrate the station’s 60th anniversary, WTAE chose to draw attention to Pittsburgh’s hungry with an all-day telethon to collect food for the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank. “In our minds the only way to truly honor our 60-year relationship with the Pittsburgh community was to give back,” said Charles W. Wolfertz, WTAE’s general manager.
KNTV Is Proud To Celebrate 500 Upbeat News Stories
September 11th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyIt’s a common complaint from local TV news viewers. Why does the news always have to be so bad? Aren’t there some good news stories you can report? Stories about kindness, compassion and generosity? In San Francisco, KNTV has introduced viewers to remarkable people each week since 2012.
WBFF’s New Set Demonstrates ‘Next-Gen’ Thinking
September 10th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyDevlin Design Group created a new set for Baltimore’s WBFF that used elements of the city’s architecture and history. The Maryland State and Baltimore City flags are represented in the design. “The historic touches throughout the set honor the heritage of Baltimore and our founder,” said Mark Nadeau, Sinclair’s production director.
WHO Turns Football Rivalry Into Week-Long Tailgate Party
September 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyAll this week, a team of WHO sports and weather anchors are traveling in a plush RV through Iowa to tailgate with college football fans ahead of the Iowa-Iowa State football rivalry. “We never know quite what to expect, which is part of the fun,” says Keith Murphy, WHO’s sports director.