Local TV’s Practical And Positive Responses To Coronavirus
March 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyI follow more than 500 TV stations’ Facebook pages and what I see every day are countless examples of news coverage about the coronavirus. All necessary, all important. But what I want to share are examples of the more practical posts on how to cope with the disruptions, and the measures some are taking to help each other.
KWWL Waterloo Airing Coronaviris Special Tonight
March 18th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKWWL, Quincy Media’s NBC-CW -affiliate in Waterloo, Iowa (DMA 90), is airing a live, half-hour special on the coronavirus situation. The special, Coronaviris: Facts. Not Fear, airs tonight at 6:30.
Nexstar Airing Statewide Town Hall With Texas Governor
March 18th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe governor will address the statewide response to the current coronavirus outbreak and will be joined by top state government officials from the departments of health, infectious diseases, education, and emergency management.
How Are Stations Promoting Their Coronavirus Coverage?
March 12th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyI’m looking to share how TV stations in the U.S. are promoting and covering the coronavirus pandemic in their markets. You can contact me at [email protected] or call me with any questions at 817-578-6324.
Kristen Joyal New Marketing Director At WTLV Jacksonville
March 12th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKristen Joyal has been named marketing director of WTLV, (First Coast News), Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Jacksonville, Fla.
WSMV Nashville Raises $400,000 For Tornado Relief
March 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWSMV aired live cut-ins to help raise funding and educate viewers on what they can do to help the Red Cross and their neighbors rebuild the areas affected by the tornadoes that tore through Nashville and Putman County in the early hours of Tuesday morning, March 3.
Nexstar Moves Paul Spingola From New Haven To Tampa
March 4th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe new creative services director for WFLA, Nexstar’s NBC affiliate in Tampa, Fla., is no stranger to the Nexstar Nation. But he’s really new to Tampa. I caught up with Paul Spingola who’s just been on the ground there for three days since starting on Monday. Spingola is making the move to Tampa’s WFLA from another Nexstar station, WTNH, the ABC affiliate in Hartford-New Haven, Conn.
WWBT’s ‘All Devices’ Promo Grabs You
February 26th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“The results of All Devices (Part II) have been worth it, and the response online has been incredible,” said Erik Candiani, about WWBT’s latest news promo. “Yes, it took a long time. Yes, it was a pain in the butt to pull off, but, people notice. And that’s our job as marketers, right? Get people to notice.”
Capitol Broadcasting Programs Earn Regional Emmys
February 21st, 2020 by Paul GreeleyCapitol Broadcasting, which owns WRAL, the NBC affiliate in Raleigh, N.C., earned several regional Emmy awards for original programs. This Is Human Trafficking won in the categories of Public Affairs and Promo Spot/Program, while Black Country was honored in the Entertainment category.
Lilly Broadcasting Ups Brian Trauring To EVP
February 20th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTrauring will focus on news and marketing with added responsibilities to oversee strategic planning, recruiting and retention, quality control, digital platforms and enhanced synergies between the company’s television and radio stations.