WCAU-WWSI Airing Live Interactive Broadcast Against Cancer
November 7th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyPhiladelphia’s NBC affiliate, WCAU and Telemundo62, host a live interactive special to answer viewers’ questions about breakthroughs and advancements in cancer research spanning prevention, early detection and diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship. “Our goal is to use our multiple platforms on-air and online, to educate, inspire, and spark conversation in two languages about breakthroughs and advancements in cancer,” said Anzio Williams, WCAU’s news director.
WESH Meteorologist Amy Sweezey Named Broadcaster Of The Year
November 6th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe National Weather Association named Amy Sweezey its annual Broadcaster of the Year. “The award may represent one year but Amy puts in the effort to elevate broadcast meteorology and humanity all years,” said Alan Sealls, NWA president.
TV News Print Ads From Days Gone By
November 2nd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV news back in the day used to frequently advertise in the local newspaper. Here are some random print ads that I found interesting. If you’ve got a print ad example from your TV station, or any other for that matter, from yesterday or today you’d like to share, send them to me.
KING Earns Excellence Award For Reporting On Disability
October 31st, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKING’s investigative series into the state of special education in Washington was recognized with an award for excellence in reporting on disability. KING is the first television station to be recognized by the Ruderman Award contest. “To be the only news station to ever win this award is a huge honor for our entire team,” said Cheryl Carson. KING’s news director.
Sexual Violence Is Personal For WFIE’s Creative Services
October 30th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWFIE Evansville, Ind.’s marketing department created an hour-long special on sexual violence to air in primetime, normally the role of news. But Brandon Ridge was on a mission. “We could literally be saving someone’s life if we motivate them to get out of a relationship. News does that all the time, but marketing typically doesn’t get to jump into that arena. So for us, we handled it with great respect and dignity.”
WLWT Airing Ohio’s Final U.S. Senate Debate
October 25th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWLWT is broadcasting the hour-long debate between Sen. Sherrod Brown and Rep. Jim Renacci without commercials. “This debate represents WLWT News 5’s commitment to voters, to have their questions answered by the candidates, live and unedited,” said Jeff Benscoter, WLWT’s news director.
WPTV Launches Campaign To Protect Florida’s Environment
October 24th, 2018 by Paul GreeleySouth Florida’s lifestyle — the warm weather, the beaches, the water, the wetlands — are threatened by algae and development. So WPTV West Palm Beach is beginning a year-long campaign to bring awareness to the crisis. “It is our hope that we shed some light as to not just what is happening to our environment, but why and how things are occurring,” said the station’s general manager
WDSU’s Neighbors Helping Neighbors Telethon Nets $45K
October 23rd, 2018 by Paul GreeleyThe donations collected will go toward food, water and cleaning supplies for families as they reclaim their homes from Hurricane Michael. “This city knows how devastating it can be to lose everything,” said Joel Vilmenay, WDSU’s general manager.
WVTM Gets $500,000 Check For Michael Recovery
October 19th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyWTVM Birmingham, Ala., held a telethon to collect funds for Hurricane Michael relief, and Wells Fargo donated $500,000. “We remain committed to helping during this time of recovery and will continue to support communities across Alabama during this tremendous time of need,” said Leigh Collier, Wells Fargo Central Alabama Region Bank president.
KING To Broadcast Senate And Congressional Debates
October 17th, 2018 by Paul GreeleyKING is airing live Senate and Congressional debates this month starting tonight. Produced by the Washington State Debate Coalition, the debates are free, open to the public. “I hear from the community how much they appreciate the in-depth political coverage that we provide,” said KING’s political reporter.