WPLG Launches New Outdoor Lifestyle Show, ‘SoFlo H2O’
July 15th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWPLG, Berkshire Hathaway’s ABC affiliate in Miami-Fort Lauderdale is set to premiere a new show, SoFlo H2O, a completely locally-produced, outdoor lifestyle and entertainment show showcasing South Florida’s unique connection to the water that surrounds the area.
Comcast NBCUniversal And NBCUniversal Local Giving $3.4 Million To Nonprofits
July 14th, 2022 by Paul GreeleySince 2018, the Comcast NBCUniversal Foundation and NBC/Telemundo owned stations have presented a total of $14.3 million in Project Innovation grants to 389 nonprofits.
KUSA And Tegna Award Denver Nonprofits $35,000 In Grants
July 12th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyThe community grants help address a range of community issues, including mental health support, vaccine and health screening access, cultural preservation and the importance of growing local foods.
KTTV’s Marketing Partnership With Airport Benefits Both
July 11th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyThe Fox Los Angeles O&O needed a partner to reach viewers in one of the city’s fastest growing metro regions and settled on the Ontario International Airport, which handles 6 million travelers annually. A true multiyear partnership was formed that doesn’t involve paid media, but serves both parties.
New Jobs Posted To TVNewsCheck
July 10th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyNew jobs posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center include openings for a general manager, news anchor, executive producer, integrated digital specialist, sales director, digital sales manager, account executive and news producer.
See How WDSU Promoted A National Award For Breaking News
July 8th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWDSU New Orleans received the 2021 Sigma Delta Chi award from the Society of Professional Journalists for its breaking news coverage of Hurricane Ida. And then it constructed a promo around that honor that makes a strong claim about the quality of its breaking news coverage.
KESQ Palm Springs Examines What Happened To California’s Largest Lake
July 7th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyIn the 1960s, Hollywood flocked to its shores. Frank Sinatra, Jerry Lewis, and the Beach Boys partied at the lake. But by 1985 the tourist industry was over and the heyday of Old Hollywood was gone. KESQ in Palm Springs examined what happened in a half-hour special, Troubled Waters: The Salton Sea Project.
Wisconsin Broadcasters Add New Members To Its Hall Of Fame
July 6th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyThe Wisconsin Broadcasters Hall of Fame was created in 1989 to honor broadcasters that have devoted a minimum of 15 years to the broadcasting industry including a minimum of 10 years as a Wisconsin broadcaster. With this year’s inductees, the WBA Hall of Fame membership roll grows to 156 members.
Stephen Arnold Music Grabs 4 Awards At Promax Station Summit
July 6th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyStephen Arnold Music picked up four awards — three Gold and one Silver — at the annual Promax Station Summit Awards in Las Vegas.
WDAF Kansas City Launches Hour-Long News At 4 P.M.
July 5th, 2022 by Paul GreeleyWDAF, Nexstar’s Fox affiliate in Kansas City, launched an hour-long newscast at 4 p.m. on June 27, serving as the cornerstone for a two-and-a-half-hour block of local news.