Boston’s WCVB Helps Fight Hunger With Televent
September 15th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“Our friends at WCVB have once again shown why they are leaders in our community by generously dedicating a whole day to raising awareness and encouraging all of us to take action towards providing hunger-relief to those in need,” said Catherine D’Amato, Greater Boston Food Bank’s president.
WMC Raises $322,000 For Students Computer Equipment
September 11th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWMC, Gray’s NBC affiliate in Memphis, organized a fundraising event to supply each student in the largest school district in Tennessee with microphone equipped headsets to aid with virtual learning. “This goes to show just how critical local broadcasters can be to a community and our continued relevance in an increasing connected world,” said Jonathan Mitchell, WMC’s general manager.
WDSU Helps Provide 660,000 Meals For Hurricane Laura Victims
September 11th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAlthough Hurricane Laura, a category 4 hurricane, spared New Orleans, it did hit the coast of Louisiana west of the city hard causing wide-spread destruction, and forcing many to evacuate to New Orleans. So WDSU stepped up and organized a telethon to raise funds to feed the hungry victims. “Our community knows how devastating it can be to lose everything in a hurricane,” said Joel Vilmenay, WDSU’s general manager.
What It’s Like: The First Three Weeks Of A TV Reporter/MMJ
September 10th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyHannah Campbell is a reporter/multimedia journalist at KAIT, in Jonesboro, Ark. She’s been on the job for three weeks. I was interested in hearing from Campbell on what it’s like, how she’s adjusting and how her college training prepared her for the role.
ABC Owned TV Stations Want Underrepresented Counted For Census
September 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWith the 2020 census nearing the Sept. 30 deadline and an estimated 25 million households still uncounted, the ABC Owned TV stations have organized a one-day-only virtual census phone bank for a nationwide outreach to be held today, Wednesday, Sept. 9th.
Thanks To NBC, More Than 500,000 Pets Find Homes
September 8th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySince 2014, NBC and Telemundo owned stations’ Clear The Shelters campaign has helped more than half a million pets find new homes. In Trenton, N.J., a dog that had been living in a shelter for seven years found a new home.
WECT Helps Provide More Than 500,000 Meals To Fight Hunger
September 4th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWECT, Grays NBC affiliate in Wilmington, North Carolina, raised more than $50,000 for children in the area who face food security as part of the Stop Summer Hunger Virtual Food Drive.
Entravision Helping Newly Naturalized Hispanic Americans To Vote
September 3rd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe Hispanic segment of new American voters represents nearly 40% of the estimated 5.3 million people who have naturalized since 2014, a multi-generational and multi-racial, majority women voting bloc that can impact the outcome of the upcoming elections.
Three Iowa TV Competitors Partner For Derecho Relief
September 1st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTheir broadcast area was heavily damaged by an Aug. 10 derecho with 140-mph winds that lasted for 45 minutes. There is extensive damage to cities, homes and agriculture stretching from the center of the state and east into Illinois. A 40-mile-wide path of destruction is so severe it can be seen from satellite images.
WMAQ Chicago Explores Systematic Roots Of Racism
August 31st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn a new series, WMAQ will cover different topics that are deeply rooted in bias and racism. “As a journalist I feel a sense of responsibility to report stories that will hopefully inform and educate viewers about the important issues that have led to the Black Lives Matter movement,” said Marion Brooks, WMAQ’s investigative reporter.