Baltimore’s Morning Rock DJs Return To WBAL-TV
February 19th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyJustin, Scott and Spiegel Shouldn’t Be On TV, a half-hour TV show featuring Baltimore’s top-rated radio morning show Justin, Scott and Spiegel from WIYY-FM (98 Rock) returned this past weekend immediately following Saturday Night Live on WBAL.
Auschwitz, Not So Long Ago
January 29th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThis past Monday, Jan. 27, was the 75th anniversary of the day when the Soviet Army’s 322nd Rifle Division entered the concentration camp at Auschwitz. Today’s column is one that first appeared on the 70th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, titled, To Auschwitz Survivors, Especially One.
Accurate Is The Word In New KNBC Weather Promos
January 14th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyIn a new weather image campaign from NBC-owned KNBC Los Angeles, the station says no one else in the market can make the claim they’re the most accurate.
Seattle’s KING Stocks Food Banks With 7.9 Million Meals
January 10th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe 19th annual Home Team Harvest broke records for the third year in a row. Over the years, Home Team Harvest has generated more than 55 million meals for Washington families.
KVLY’s Coverage Blankets Fargo During Major Snow Storm
January 2nd, 2020 by Paul Greeley“The team did a great job on social media,” said Wendy Bernier, KVLY’s creative services director, “relaying information about road closures, troubles facing state troopers, and the overall message of, stay home, stay safe and know conditions are dangerous. They tackled every closing and delay that came into the newsroom and kept viewers informed.”
Nexstar To Air New Year’s Eve Special From Dallas
December 31st, 2019 by Paul GreeleyNexstar Media is co-hosting a New Year’s Eve special with KXAS, the NBC O&O in Dallas, that will air across 21 Nexstar markets throughout Texas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma reaching nearly eight million U.S. households. This is the third annual exclusive programming partnership between Nexstar and KXAS.
Main Talent At WAVY Bring Combined 111 Years’ Experience
December 27th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyCarol Ward, general manager of WAVY and WVBT said, “It is an incredible asset to have these professionals on our side.” According to Ward: “WAVY is Hampton Roads‘ leading source for news, weather, traffic and sports and it is no doubt due to the daily contribution of Don Roberts, Don Slater and Bruce Rader.”
How WSMV Grew November News Ratings, Significantly
December 20th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyMost news ratings that change in any market year-to-year are measured in single digits. You rarely see a station grow its ratings in one newscast by 30% or more. But that’s exactly what Meredith’s WSMV Nashville did, not just in one newscast, but across five of its early evening newscasts.
Raleigh’s WRAL Has News Producer Opening
December 16th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyWRAL, the NBC affiliate in the Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville, N.C., market, locally owned by Capitol Broadcasting, is looking for a strong news producer. U. S. News & World Report ranks Raleigh as the 10th best place to live in the country.
KSBW Devotes A Day To Help Local Communities
December 12th, 2019 by Paul GreeleyKSBW, Hearst’s dual NBC/ABC-affiliates in Salinas, California, devoted an entire broadcast and on-line day to raise funds and collect food and toys as part of their Project CommUNITY initiative.