Stations Using Magis Media To Differentiate Election Coverage
October 9th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTV stations are finding that new election software from Magis Media can be the differentiator for their station on election night. Ease of use, real-time mapping and a visually pleasing display all lead to better storytelling, they say.
2020 National Murrow Awards To Be Announced Live
October 8th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyHundreds of people will be holding their breaths Saturday night, because, for the first time, the winners of the 2020 National Edward R. Murrow Awards will be announced live during the virtual event.
Tegna’s KING Facing — And Fighting — Racism In New Series
October 6th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKING, Tegna’s NBC affiliate in Seattle, is airing a series of half-hour specials on racial inequality and social justice titled, Facing Race. The 13 half-hour specials are airing immediately after Sunday Night Football, a highly viewed and coveted time slot for NBC affiliates.
WBOC Banks On The Sun To Power Entire Station
October 2nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyAs of October 1, 2020, the station has generated over one million kilowatt-hours, eliminating over 800 tons of carbon dioxide, equivalent to charging over 92 million smartphones.
WGN Welcomes Home One Of Chicago’s Very Own
October 2nd, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWGN has a new anchor for its evening and late night newscasts. But he’s no stranger to Chicago, as the new image campaign to welcome him to WGN makes clear.
WPTA Showcases Artists Turning Blank Walls Into Community Art
September 30th, 2020 by Paul GreeleySomeone’s been going around Northeast Indiana throwing paint on buildings. And the perpetrators aren’t ashamed; in fact, they’re proud of what they’ve done.
Hearst And NAB Honor Anniversary Of First Amendment
September 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTo celebrate the 231st anniversary of the First Amendment, the National Association of Broadcasters and the Hearst TV stations are acknowledging the milestone by honoring journalists throughout the country for their vitally important work.
WGN Celebrates Chicago’s Hispanic American Community
September 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWGN, Nexstar’s Chicago independent, is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month by featuring special stories of interest to Chicago’s Hispanic American community on WGN News at Nine.
What TV Stations Can Buy For Just $100
September 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyLocal TV is a billion dollar business. Broadcast companies spend that much to acquire other broadcast companies and manage billions of dollars in yearly revenue. But I wondered, for all those billions of dollars, what would just $100 buy the average TV station?
KSBW Wildfire Relief Drive Raises Over $140K
September 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyNearly 1,600 structures have been destroyed and one person has died in wildfires in Santa Cruz and Monterey County. The fires have consumed 269,919 acres and local residents continue to be displaced.