WCIU Superhero Campaign Generates Lots Of ‘Soles’
October 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNot a misspelling, ‘soles’ as in gym shoes. The month-long campaign encouraged Chicago residents across the city and suburbs to donate gently worn or new gym shoes to distribute to those in need by their community partner, Share Your Souls.
KSWO’s Chief Meteorologist Fights Fires
October 23rd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMatt Dipirro, KSWO’s chief meteorologist, is also a volunteer fireman. Now if only Matt could make it rain on the fires to put them out. Now that would be a special fireman.
Little Rock’s KTHV Reinvents Two Of Its Newscasts
October 22nd, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKTHV, Tegna’s CBS affiliate in Little Rock, is freshening up two newscasts. “We can’t wait to serve our audience in new, unique ways,” said Marty Schack, KTHV’s general manager.
‘Station Group Of The Year’ Openings For General Managers
October 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe Nexstar Media Group is TVNewsCheck’s Station Group of the Year for 2019. Nexstar is looking for two general managers for its TV operations in Indianapolis and Champaign, Illinois.
Creative Services Producer Needed In Washington, D.C.
October 21st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThe opening is at the Fox-owned duopoly of WTTG-WDCA. This is a fast-paced, large market environment, and candidates should expect to do it all, from station image campaigns to topicals, from sales to digital.
Watch National Murrow Award Winners, Small Markets
October 18th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyHere you can watch every winning submission that earned a National Edward R. Murrow Awards in the Small Market Television category. Send out for lunch, gather your tribe and see what RTDNA has selected as the best examples in broadcast and digital journalism.
WROC’s Hispanic Coverage Earns Governor’s Recognition
October 17th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWROC has been recognized by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the State of New York for the station’s news coverage of Hispanic Heritage Month and its commitment to the fair representation of Hispanics.
California TV Stations Reexamine Devastating Earthquake
October 16th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyThirty years ago, a 6.9 earthquake rocked California. The Loma Prieta earthquake killed 63 people and caused billions in damage, altering the future of the California coast to this day. On the 30th anniversary of the earthquake, two California TV stations are airing special programs Thursday night at 6:30.
KHOU Documentary Earns Regional Emmy Nomination
October 15th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyA Common Thread tells the inspiring stories of three women who found personal and professional success after overcoming adversity and tragedy. Each of the women credits Dress for Success Houston for having a positive impact on their lives.
WCVB’s ‘Chronicle’ Team Inducted Into TV History
October 11th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyTwo of Chronicle’s long-time leaders, Chris Stirling, executive producer, and Susan Sloane, managing editor, will be inducted as a team into The National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences (NATAS) Boston/New England Chapter’s Silver Circle in November.