WRAL Raises $275,000 To Help Raleigh Restaurants
March 28th, 2020 by Paul Greeley“We recognize that part of our role as a locally owned and operated television station is to support and help neighbors and businesses in need,” said Joel Davis, WRAL-TV’s general manager.
How Local TV News Staffers Are Working From Home
March 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWhile initially it was big news—how could news people do the news from home?–the idea has become old hat, second nature, as staff have gotten used to having pets climb on their keyboards or kids eating crackers interrupt their reports. I want to share your story about how you and your station are covering the news from home remotely. Send me your examples, your stories, your thoughts. Contact me, phone and email at the top of the column.
WHRO Public Media Offers Free Online High School Courses
March 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWHRO Public Media is owned by 21 southeastern Virginia school divisions and works with highly-qualified educators to develop award-winning courses. Each course has the entire year of course content available for free.
WNYW New York Suspends Normal Late News Open
March 27th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe station replaced it with one which reminds viewers to stay home and stay safe.
‘We See You’: KSHB Sharing Uplifting Stories From Kansas City
March 26th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyKSHB, Scripps NBC affiliate in Kansas City, is seeing and sharing the stories of people helping each other through the coronavirus. It’s part of a campaign called We See You, that recognizes and honors those who are making contributions to others.
Milwaukee Women Thanks Those On The Coronavirus Front Lines, Including WITI
March 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyA Milwaukee woman got a latenight idea, started a Facebook group, and a plan was hatched. “This is the ability for us to do something just to lift spirits,” said Julia Westphal.
WTTG Washington Airing Live Coronavirus Special Tonight
March 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyThe Coronavirus Crisis: A Fox 5 Live Special with Governor Larry Hogan airs tonight at 7, with a rebroadcast at 10:30.
WGCL Home Schools Atlanta Kids About Weather
March 25th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyCBS 46 Cares, The World of Weather, conducted weekdays at 1:15 p.m. by WGCL’s Chief Meteorologist Jennifer Valdez, is designed to help parents keep their children entertained while learning about the weather in a fun and innovative way.
Scripps PSA Campaign For Local Businesses: We’re Open
March 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyWe’re Open, a multiplatform campaign, is running in Scripps 42 local markets across their broadcast, over-the-top, digital and social media channels encouraging viewers to help local small businesses stay afloat through this challenging period.
More Local TV Videos To Help Cure The Coronavirus Blues
March 24th, 2020 by Paul GreeleyTV stations around the country are sharing messages of hope and togetherness through their marketing and news coverage and posting their examples on social media. Sometimes, they’re posting funny and creative messages created by viewers. Here are some examples I’ve seen come across my Facebook and/or LinkedIn feeds.