WKYT Starting New Morning Show, ‘Everyday Kentucky’
August 27th, 2021 by Paul Greeley“Viewers often say they are looking for more uplifting content,” says Andrea Walker, one of the hosts of the show. “My hope for this show is that it shines a light on the good we see in people every day in our community.”
KOAT Albuquerque Gets Fired Up Over Zozobra Celebration
August 26th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyKOAT in Albuquerque, N.M., is airing a two-hour exclusive special surrounding the origins of an iconic Santa Fe tradition coupled with a live broadcast of 97th annual event. KOAT has recently won two awards from the New Mexico Broadcasters Association for its 2020 broadcast of Zozobra.
NBCUniversal’s ‘Clear The Shelters’ Campaign Returns
August 24th, 2021 by Paul GreeleySince its 2015 inception, NBCUniversal Local’s Clear The Shelters has helped more than half a million pets find new homes.
Grateful Dead, Jimi Hendrix, Led Zeppelin Jamming On Fox Sports
August 23rd, 2021 by Paul GreeleyFox Sports’ use of jam band music during some Major League Baseball games has fans — and some band members — lighting up social media. “It kind of became a thing,” says Joe Carpenter, the lead audio mixer for Fox Sports.
TV Stations Step Up ’Back To School’ Coverage In Light Of COVID
August 20th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV station news organizations are stepping up to provide coverage on many of the tangled issues this year when it comes to ‘back to school’. How is your station covering ‘back to school’? Send me your examples and any promotion for your coverage.
ABC Owned TV Stations To Stream Veterans Career Fair
August 19th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyABC Owned TV Stations will stream a town hall special, Hiring our Heroes: Career Fair, today at 1 p.m. PT.
WXIN Indianapolis Adding Weekday Morning Lifestyle Show
August 18th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyJillian Deam and Ryan Ahlwardt will host the hour-long Indy Now, a lifestyle entertainment show, that debuts Monday morning, Sept. 13.
WRAL’s Podcast Re-Examines Murder Of Michael Jordan’s Father
August 16th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyWRAL Raleigh, N.C., has released a new podcast that re-examines the murder of James Jordan, father of basketball star Michael Jordan. “The intimacy of audio allows us to take listeners deeply into the lives of all the central characters in this real life tragedy,” says Shelly Leslie, head of streaming and podcasting for the station’s owner Capitol Broadcasting.
How’s Your Station Covering ‘Back To School’?
August 13th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyThere’s so much uncertainty and controversy about students returning to school. How is your station covering the return to school for students? How is your station promoting that coverage? However they go back, how do you have their back?
WBRC Birmingham To Host/Televise Mayoral Forum
August 10th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyThe event will offer voters an opportunity to hear candidates discuss the issues of importance to them ahead of the Birmingham mayoral election on Aug. 24.