KNXV’s Police Investigation Earns Peabody Award
June 23rd, 2021 by Paul GreeleyKNXV, the Scripps ABC affiliate in Phoenix, exposed widespread and systemic problems with Arizona’s so-called “Brady” lists, which are supposed to track police officers in the state with documented histories of dishonesty, false arrests, crimes and integrity concerns.
WDIV’s ‘Juneteenth’, Part Of Graham Media’s Company-Wide Celebration
June 22nd, 2021 by Paul Greeley“We wanted to further our Juneteenth efforts this year by creating opportunities for learning and outreach that support the cause of combatting injustice and racism,” says Emily Barr, Graham Media’s president.
New Job Posted To TVNewsCheck
June 21st, 2021 by Paul GreeleyThe most recent job posted to TVNewsCheck’s Media Job Center is for a vice president and general manager in the Livability-ranked No. 1 small-to-mid-size city in the country.
KTNV’s 65th Anniversary Special Reels Off Las Vegas History
June 21st, 2021 by Paul GreeleyKTNV, the Scripps-owned ABC affiliate, produced an hour-long special for its 65th anniversary of broadcasting that’s uniquely Las Vegas. It follows the Sin City’s history of colorful characters, Hollywood celebrities and mobsters through the boom times and the busts, from Elvis and the Rat Pack in the 50s to today. The one constant? The principles of journalism “haven’t changed throughout the decades,” says Emily Atuna, KTNV’s executive producer.
WOI And KCWI Donate $7,000 To Des Moines Food Pantries
June 18th, 2021 by Paul Greeley“We know the need is great in central Iowa when it comes to on-going food insecurity issues,” says David Loving, WOI’s GM, “and these two great organizations deserve our support for their efforts to make a real difference.”
WLS Chicago’s Cheryl Burton Gives $5,000 To High School Students For College
June 17th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyCheryl Burton, an anchor/reporter for WLS Chicago, presented Cheryl Burton Lindblom Scholarships to two students from her alma mater, Lindblom Math and Science Academy. Each received $5,000 towards the college of their choice.
Get Creative — TVN Is Looking For ‘How To’ Ideas
June 16th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyTVNewsCheck is sharing installments of “How To,” our original video series that solicits innovative, practical and actionable advice from TV experts in news, technology, sales and marketing. TV creatives, put your thinking caps on and tell us what topics you’d like to see explained.
Midland/Odessa Stations Join Together To Help Nonprofits
June 15th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyUsually, TV stations in the same market are fiercely competitive. But occasionally, they can come together and act as one when the need is great. “It was the first time the local stations have come together to help a single cause,” says Don Davis, the GM of KOSA, Gray’s CBS affiliate in Odessa, Texas.
WTMJ Earns Cronkite Award For Pandemic Unemployment Investigation
June 11th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyDuring its months-long investigation, the TMJ4 I-Team regularly reported on Wisconsin’s overly complicated and neglected unemployment system, which collapsed under the pressure of the pandemic. It helped 83 people collect nearly $400,000 in unemployment back pay.
TVNewsCheck Launches Weekly ‘Marketing Monday’ Newsletter
June 9th, 2021 by Paul GreeleyTVNewsCheck announces the launch of Marketing Monday, a free weekly newsletter that features the best of Market Share and other marketing articles, delivered to your email inbox every Monday.